The Matchday 34 clash in La Liga between Villarreal and Osasuna will take place on May 3 at the Estadio de la Cerámica. Villarreal vs. Osasuna: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Villarreal
The Valencians defeated Espanyol 1-0 in a rescheduled match, reclaiming fifth place in the standings. While the club is in the Champions League zone, they are only one point ahead of sixth-placed Betis. Marcelino Garcia's team had not won in the previous two league matches, drawing with Real Sociedad (2-2) and suffering a heavy 0-3 defeat to Celta.
- The defeat to the Galicians was the only loss in their last six La Liga matches (3 wins and 2 draws).
- No more than three goals have been scored in 10 of Villarreal's last 11 La Liga encounters.
- The Valencians did not lose the second half in 8 of their last 9 league games (3 wins and 5 draws).
Predicted lineup for Villarreal (4-3-3)
Luis Junior – Sergi Cardona, Kiko Femenia, Logan Costa, Juan Foyth – Santi Comesaña, Daniel Parejo, Yeremi Pino – Ayoze Perez, Tierno Barry, Nicolas Pepe.
Midfielder Ilyas Akhomach and forward Yeremi Pino are suspended for this match.
Osasuna
Vicente Moreno's side is unbeaten in five consecutive La Liga matches. During this run, the club initially drew twice and then secured three victories. In the last three rounds, the Pamplona team defeated Girona (2-1) and Sevilla (1-0) at home, and also overcame Valladolid (3-2) away. The team has returned to the European competition zone, edging out Mallorca, who are ninth, due to a better goal difference.
- The club has not lost in 11 of their last 14 La Liga matches (4 wins and 7 draws).
- Both teams scored in 10 of Osasuna's last 14 La Liga games.
- A maximum of three goals were scored in 6 of the Pamplona team's last 7 league matches.
Predicted lineup for Osasuna (5-4-1)
Sergio Herrera – Abel Bretones, Jesus Areso, Jorge Herrando Oroz, Alejandro Catena, Enzo Boyomo – Pablo Ibanez, Ruben Garcia, Lucas Torro, Aimar Oroz – Ante Budimir.
Defender Alejandro Catena will miss the match due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
Referee
Alejandro Quintero Gonzalez (Spain)
Matches – 17 (La Liga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 66;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.9;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 29%.
Villarreal vs. Osasuna: Match Prediction
Both teams maintain strong tournament motivation as the season draws to a close. The Valencians aim to secure fifth place to finally play in the Champions League, while the Pamplona side has a slightly easier task – they need to finish 7th or 8th to qualify for the Europa League or Conference League. Therefore, the upcoming match will be fiercely contested, with both clubs focused on victory. I believe the visitors have a chance to avoid defeat, or if they do lose, it will be by the narrowest of margins.
Villarreal is not in the best form. Their victories have been hard-fought, and in the last 11 league matches, they have not won by more than a one-goal margin. Beating Osasuna is challenging: in the last 19 La Liga games, they have only lost to Barcelona by two or more goals. Therefore, my prediction is Osasuna with a handicap (+1.5).
