A hard-fought battle is expected at El Sadar: Osasuna vs Getafe prediction
The third-round La Liga match between Osasuna and Getafe will take place on 31 August at El Sadar in Pamplona. The hosts have collected four points from two matches, while Jose Bordalas' side have three points and are still without an away point.
Osasuna: first victory brings added confidence
Luis Miguel Ramis' side began the campaign with a 0-0 home draw against Levante before beating Celta Vigo 2-1 away from home. The turning point came when Marcos Alonso was sent off early in the second half, with Ante Budimir scoring the decisive goal from the penalty spot.
After a difficult previous season in which Osasuna avoided relegation only on goal difference, the new campaign has started much more calmly. Returning to El Sadar gives the hosts a chance to win two consecutive matches for the first time this season.
Getafe: European commitments are already taking their toll
Bordalas' side began their La Liga campaign with a 3-0 defeat to Alaves, with all three goals conceded after Kiko Femenia was sent off. Getafe then responded at home by beating Racing thanks to a late goal from Enes Unal.
The club also successfully came through Conference League qualifying, beating Partizan 4-3 on aggregate. However, the congested schedule and a poor first away performance in the league could affect the team's freshness.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Osasuna have collected four points from their opening two La Liga matches.
- Getafe lost their only away match of the season 3-0.
- In the last five head-to-head meetings, both teams have recorded two victories, with the other match ending in a draw.
Cautious football could come to the fore: Osasuna vs Getafe prediction
Both teams prefer to maintain their structure first and avoid opening the game up unnecessarily. Osasuna look slightly fresher and have home advantage, but Getafe know how to turn matches like this into tight, physical battles.
A high-scoring contest looks unlikely, while the balance of power appears almost even. A low-scoring draw therefore looks like the most logical outcome.
