In Saturday’s early La Liga kick-off, Espanyol hosts Osasuna at the RCDE Stadium in a game that could affect the fight for survival and battle for European berths.
Espanyol form guideThe Catalan team is one of four teams on 20 points in La Liga, just a point above the relegation zone in the Spanish top flight. Despite their potentially dangerous position in the table, Espanyol was in decent form until a 3-1 defeat by Almeria last time out ended a four-game unbeaten run in La Liga.
The Parakeets don’t have a great home record of late, as they have won just two of their last 12 league matches at the RCDE Stadium. However, on the flip side, Espanyol has also lost just once in six home matches in La Liga.
Osasuna form guideWhile Espanyol looks to preserve their top-flight status, Osasuna hopes to challenge for a European spot this season. The visitors are currently in eighth place in the league table and just three points outside of La Liga’s top six after a highly promising campaign.
Despite their relatively lofty position in La Liga, Osasuna’s recent league form has been underwhelming, as they have won just one of their last six matches in the Spanish top flight.
Their recent league matches have been tight and low-scoring affairs, with under 2.5 goals scored in their last five outings in La Liga.
Osasuna have not been the best of travellers in recent months, as they head to Catalonia on the back of just one away win in their last seven attempts.
Latest team newsEspanyol could be without Adria Pedrosa, Simo Keddari and Keidi Bare due to various injuries. Osasuna look set to be missing Nacho Vidal, Ruben Pena and Aimar Oroz through different injuries.
What am I backing?Both teams' recent form has been underwhelming, and there isn’t much between the two teams. I am backing this game to finish all square.