Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Osasuna vs Espanyol in the La Liga. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 18:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Osasuna vs Espanyol |
|---|---|
| Competition | La Liga |
| Date | Sunday, 17 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 18:00 BST |
| Venue | Estadio El Sadar |
Match Prediction: Osasuna 1-0 Espanyol
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 31 Aug 2025 |  Espanyol vs  Osasuna |
1 – 0 | RCDE Stadium |
| La Liga | 18 May 2025 | Osasuna vs Espanyol |
2 – 0 | Estadio El Sadar |
| La Liga | 14 Dec 2024 | Espanyol vs Osasuna |
0 – 0 | RCDE Stadium |
| La Liga | 04 Feb 2023 | Espanyol vs Osasuna |
1 – 1 | RCDE Stadium |
| La Liga | 20 Oct 2022 | Osasuna vs Espanyol |
1 – 0 | Estadio El Sadar |
Osasuna come into this at El Sadar with a run of results that has been tight but mostly negative, while Espanyol have also struggled to turn performances into points. With no xG data available, the clearest read is from the recent scorelines, and both sides have been involved in low-margin games. Osasuna have the home edge and the more settled 4-2-3-1 shape in the data, which can be enough in a match like this.
Espanyol’s recent away results include narrow defeats, and their only clean sheet in the listed run came in a 0-0 draw with Levante. Osasuna have also been losing by one goal in several of their recent matches, so this looks like a game where one moment could decide it. Match Prediction: Osasuna 1-0 Espanyol
Form Guide & Team Overview
Osasuna
Osasuna’s recent league form shows four defeats in their last five, with the only win in that run coming at home against Sevilla. The scorelines suggest they have been competitive in several matches, but they have still been on the wrong side of narrow margins against Atlético Madrid, Levante, FC Barcelona and Athletic Club.
At El Sadar, Osasuna have at least shown they can edge a result, and that home win over Sevilla stands out in the recent sequence. The data points to a side that is not being heavily beaten, but one that has struggled to convert close games into points.
Osasuna Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 12 May 2026 | Osasuna vs  Atlético Madrid |
1 – 2 | L | Estadio El Sadar |
| La Liga | 8 May 2026 |  Levante vs Osasuna |
3 – 2 | L | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| La Liga | 2 May 2026 | Osasuna vs  FC Barcelona |
1 – 2 | L | Estadio El Sadar |
| La Liga | 26 Apr 2026 | Osasuna vs  Sevilla |
2 – 1 | W | Estadio El Sadar |
| La Liga | 21 Apr 2026 |  Athletic Club vs Osasuna |
1 – 0 | L | San Mamés Barria |
Espanyol
Espanyol’s recent league form is also poor, with four defeats and one draw in their last five. They have lost to Sevilla, Real Madrid, Rayo Vallecano and FC Barcelona, while the goalless draw with Levante is the only point in that sequence.
The away results are especially relevant here, because Espanyol have lost 1-2 at Sevilla, 0-1 at Rayo Vallecano and 1-4 at FC Barcelona. That pattern suggests they have been finding it difficult to score enough on the road, even when the margins are not always wide.
Espanyol Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 9 May 2026 | Sevilla vs Espanyol |
2 – 1 | L | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
| La Liga | 3 May 2026 | Espanyol vs  Real Madrid |
0 – 2 | L | RCDE Stadium |
| La Liga | 27 Apr 2026 | Espanyol vs Levante |
0 – 0 | D | RCDE Stadium |
| La Liga | 23 Apr 2026 |  Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol |
1 – 0 | L | Estadio de Vallecas |
| La Liga | 11 Apr 2026 | FC Barcelona vs Espanyol |
4 – 1 | L | Camp Nou |
Team News & Injury Report
Osasuna
- No injuries have been reported for the current season.
Espanyol
- Javi Puado (Cruciate Ligament Tear)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Osasuna (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Aitor Fernández (Goalkeeper), Alejandro Catena (Defender), Enzo Boyomo (Defender), Javi Galán (Defender), Valentin Rosier (Defender), Jon Moncayola (Midfielder), Lucas Torró (Midfielder), Moi Gómez (Midfielder), Raúl Moro (Midfielder), Rubén García (Midfielder), Ante Budimir (Attacker)
Osasuna’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a solid base with two midfielders screening the defence and helping them stay compact. That shape also leaves room for Ante Budimir to be supported by runners from midfield, which suits a game where they may not need lots of chances to make the difference.
Espanyol (4-4-2)
Predicted lineup: Marko Dmitrovic (Goalkeeper), Carlos Romero (Defender), Clemens Riedel (Defender), Ludovic Taillandier (Defender), Omar El Hilali (Defender), Antoniu Roca (Midfielder), Pol Lozano (Midfielder), Rubén Sánchez (Midfielder), Urko González de Zárate (Midfielder), Edu Expósito (Attacker), Roberto Fernández (Attacker)
Espanyol’s predicted 4-4-2 should give them a straightforward structure with two forwards and a flat midfield line to keep the game balanced. If Edu Expósito and Roberto Fernández can work together up front, they have a chance of making Osasuna defend deeper than they would like.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Osasuna | Espanyol | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Osasuna | Espanyol | Ante Budimir against Carlos Romero could be decisive if Osasuna look to play direct and attack the box early. |
| Osasuna | Espanyol | Jon Moncayola against Antoniu Roca may shape the midfield battle and decide which side can build attacks more cleanly. |
| Osasuna | Espanyol | Ante Budimir is key for Osasuna because the recent data shows they may only need one clear chance to settle the match. |
| Osasuna | Espanyol | Edu Expósito is key for Espanyol because he offers a direct goal threat in a side that has struggled for goals in recent results. |
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