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>Deportivo Alavés vs Osasuna Prediction & Betting Tips – 06/09/2026
Mendizorroza plays host to an intriguing early-season La Liga clash on 9 June 2026, as Deportivo Alavés welcome Osasuna in a fixture that could shape the upper reaches of the table. The hosts sit second after an impressive start, collecting four points from their opening two matches. Osasuna, meanwhile, arrive in Vitoria-Gasteiz seventh and winless in three, desperate to arrest a slide that has seen their campaign lose momentum. With both sides harbouring contrasting ambitions, the stakes feel considerable for this stage of the season.
Match Analysis
Deportivo Alavés enter this home fixture as clear favorites at 2.25, sitting 2nd in La Liga after a WDWWD run. Their early-season goal tally ranks joint-3rd in the division, underlining genuine attacking intent on home soil.
- 2nd place in La Liga after four rounds, with a WDWWD sequence showing consistency.
- Joint-3rd in La Liga for goals scored this season, demonstrating a functional attack.
- Lucas Boyé returns fit from a groin issue, boosting forward options at a key moment.
- Home record against Osasuna includes a recent 1-2 away win in August 2024, showing superiority.
Osasuna arrive at 3.50 as road underdogs with a WDLLL run and zero goals scored in the current campaign, ranking joint-16th for attack. Key absences across their forward line make a positive result here a steep challenge.
- Zero goals scored this season, ranking joint-last in La Liga for attacking output.
- Iker Benito (long-term knee) and Valentin Rosier both ruled out, stripping attacking width.
- WDLLL form includes three straight defeats, reflecting a side in visible decline.
Key point: With H2H Over 2.5 rate at just 48% and Osasuna yet to score, 1.55 offers a compelling low-scoring complement to the home-or-draw prediction.
Form & Statistics: Deportivo Alavés vs Osasuna
Deportivo Alavés
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Osasuna
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Deportivo Alavés vs Osasuna: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
Lineups: Deportivo Alavés vs Osasuna
Deportivo Alavés
Starters
- 1 Sivera
- 2 Nahuel Tenaglia
- 3 Victor Parada
- 4 Jonny
- 5 Yusi
- 6 Pablo Ibáñez
- 7 Guridi
- 8 Antonio Blanco
- 9 Ángel Pérez
- 10 Toni Martínez
- 11 Lucas Boyé
Bench
- Ander Guevara
- Aleñá
- Abde Rebbach
- Jon Pacheco
- Ibrahim Diabate
- Raúl Fernández
- Egoitz Muñoz
- Aitor Mañas
- Mariano
- Calebe
- Ville Koski
- Rúben Montero
Absent
- Facundo Garcés (suspended)
- Joan Jordán (injury)
Osasuna
Starters
- 1 Herrera
- 2 Javi Galán
- 3 Enzo Boyomo
- 4 Alejandro Catena
- 5 Iñigo Arguibide Goni
- 6 Lucas Torró
- 7 Jon Moncayola
- 8 Rubén García
- 9 Aimar Oroz
- 10 Víctor Muñoz
- 11 Ante Budimir
Bench
- Asier Osambela
- Juan Cruz
- Raul García de Haro
- Abel Bretones
- Moi Gómez
- Iker Muñoz
- Jorge Herrando
- Aitor
Absent
- Iker Benito (serious knee injury (long-term))
- Valentin Rosier (unspecified (listed as 'OUT' in a predicted lineup))
Low confidence
Both lineups carry a speculated status here, drawn from sources of similar confidence, so some late changes remain possible before kickoff. The tactical shape is a 4-4-2 versus 4-2-3-1, with Alavés looking to press in compact banks of four and Osasuna organising their midfield around the double pivot of Torró and Moncayola.
For the home side, the twin-striker partnership offers directness, while Osasuna's Ante Budimir operates as the focal point of a more structured attacking system. Aimar Oroz will be central to how the visitors create in the final third, with Rubén García and Víctor Muñoz providing width either side of him.
Our Verdict
The double chance backing Alavés or the draw looks the shrewd pick here. Sitting second with three wins and two draws from five outings, the hosts boast form that justifies the home price at 2.25, while Osasuna's three consecutive defeats make it hard to trust them on the road at 3.50. Despite Osasuna's superior head-to-head record historically, current momentum favours 1X. Under 2.5 goals at 1.55 also appeals given Osasuna's goalscoring struggles. Questo articolo è a scopo informativo e non costituisce una raccomandazione di scommessa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bet for Deportivo Alavés vs Osasuna?
The double chance covering Alavés or a draw is the standout selection here. Alavés sit second in La Liga on the back of a WDWWD run and have already troubled defences this term, whilst Osasuna arrive in wretched WDLLL form and are yet to score this campaign. The home side command genuine market respect at 2.25, making the 1X outcome our recommended wager at 62% confidence.
What time does Deportivo Alavés vs Osasuna kick off?
This La Liga fixture kicks off at 16:30 UTC on Sunday, 6 September 2026. The match is staged at the Estadio de Mendizorroza in Vitoria-Gasteiz, the traditional home fortress of Deportivo Alavés, where the Basque side will be eager to build further on their encouraging start to the season.
Where can I watch Deportivo Alavés vs Osasuna on TV?
Broadcast arrangements for La Liga fixtures vary depending on your territory. In the United Kingdom, La Liga matches are typically shown live on LaLigaTV, available via Premier Sports. Viewers elsewhere should consult their local sports broadcasters or streaming providers for precise coverage details, as rights differ considerably from region to region.
What is Deportivo Alavés' recent record against Osasuna?
The recent head-to-head record between these two sides is notably tight. Of the last five meetings, three ended level, underlining a pattern of closely contested encounters. Alavés claimed the most recent away fixture in that sample, winning 1-2 at Osasuna in August 2024. Over the full historical record, however, Osasuna hold the upper hand, having won 15 of 28 meetings.