Valencia vs Osasuna Prediction 24 Sep 2024

⚽ LaLiga - Round 7 Preview

📅 24 Sep 2024

⏰ 18:00 GMT +1

🏟 Estadio de Mestalla (Valencia)

Valencia’s 2-0 victory over Girona on Saturday marked their first win of the season after six attempts, although their current four points from six games is their worst start to a season since 1999/00. Interestingly, that season they still managed to finish third. The match against Osasuna presents a chance to build on a strong recent head-to-head record, with Valencia having won three of their last four encounters (L1). However, Valencia’s performance is likely to depend on scoring first, as they’ve lost all ten La Liga games in 2024 where they conceded the opening goal.

Osasuna, meanwhile, have alternated between victories and defeats in their last five matches, which bodes poorly following their 2-1 win over Las Palmas on Saturday. Their points this season have all been earned at home, and away matches have exposed defensive vulnerabilities, with seven goals conceded in just two road games so far. However, visiting Valencia has been more favorable for Osasuna, as they have lost only one of their last four visits to the Mestalla (W2, D1). Securing a rare away clean sheet might be crucial, as Osasuna have only managed two in their last 17 away La Liga fixtures.

Where to watch Valencia vs Osasuna?

📺 Link to watch Valencia vs Osasuna Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Dani Gómez (Valencia): Opened his account in Valencia’s win over Girona and has been a positive factor, with his team winning seven of his last eight scoring appearances.
• Aimar Oroz (Osasuna): Scored in Osasuna’s win on Saturday and boasts a perfect record when he finds the net for his team, including a victory at Valencia last season.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Valencia have lost all ten La Liga matches in 2024 where they conceded first.
• Osasuna have alternated between victories and defeats in their last five games.
• Osasuna have failed to score before the 20th minute in their last eight league matches.

💡 Valencia vs Osasuna Prediction

Valencia will look to build on their first win of the season, but Osasuna’s ability to upset their hosts at the Mestalla cannot be overlooked. Expect a tight contest, with Valencia edging it if they can score first. A 2-1 win for the hosts seems likely, but Osasuna’s counterattacking threat could make things tricky.

Valencia vs Osasuna Betting Tips

• Both teams to score
• Over 2.5 goals
• Valencia to win