Can Osasuna Rediscover Their Form Against Regional Opponents? Atletico Calatayud vs Osasuna Prediction | October 29, 2026
On October 29, Atletico Calatayud will face Osasuna in the second round of the Copa del Rey. The hosts compete in regional football, while their opponents represent La Liga, creating a significant gap in experience and competitive level. Atletico Calatayud will look to extend their successful cup run, whereas Osasuna will aim to end their recent struggles and regain confidence.
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Atletico Calatayud
Atletico Calatayud have limited experience at the higher levels of Spanish football. The club last competed in the Tercera Division in 2014 and has spent recent years in the Preferente Aragon Group 2 regional league. Their results are therefore difficult to compare directly with those of a La Liga side, as the standard of opposition differs considerably.
Atletico Calatayud were eliminated in the opening round of last season’s Copa del Rey after suffering a heavy 7-1 aggregate defeat to San Just. They have made a better start to this campaign, however. In the first round, they faced CD Baztan, winning 2-0 at home before securing a 2-1 victory in the return match to progress.
Their regional league form has also been encouraging. Atletico Calatayud have won four consecutive matches and are unbeaten in their last 12. However, defensive issues remain, as they have conceded in three successive games. Both teams have scored in five of their last six matches, while Atletico Calatayud have opened the scoring in eight of their last 10.
These trends reflect the hosts’ strong current form, but they should be treated cautiously ahead of a meeting with a La Liga opponent. Facing Osasuna will represent a substantially different challenge from their usual regional fixtures.
Osasuna
Osasuna compete at a much higher level, although their recent form has been disappointing. They head into this cup tie following a 2-0 defeat to Sevilla. Across their last seven matches, Osasuna have recorded just one win and one draw, losing the remaining five.
After 10 rounds of La Liga, Osasuna sit 12th with 11 points. They have scored 10 goals and conceded 20. They have also conceded first in five of their last seven matches, which could give the hosts an opportunity to threaten despite the difference in league levels.
Osasuna have a solid record in the Copa del Rey, having progressed through several rounds last season. They began by beating Sant Jordi 5-0 before overcoming Ebro in a high-scoring encounter, scoring five goals and conceding three. They then defeated Huesca 4-2 to reach the next stage.
Their cup campaign ended in the round of 16, where they lost to eventual winners Real Sociedad after extra time. Despite their inconsistent league performances, Osasuna have already demonstrated their ability to progress through cup ties and produce attacking displays.
Key Trends
- Atletico Calatayud have won 4 consecutive matches.
- Atletico Calatayud are unbeaten in their last 12 matches.
- Both teams have scored in 5 of Atletico Calatayud’s last 6 matches.
- Atletico Calatayud have scored first in 8 of their last 10 matches.
- Osasuna have won only 1 of their last 7 matches.
- Osasuna have conceded in 5 of their last 7 matches.
- Atletico Calatayud and Osasuna have never met before. This fixture will be their first encounter.
Prediction
This tie brings together two teams with very different levels of experience. Atletico Calatayud have been impressive in their regional competition, winning four consecutive matches and extending their unbeaten run to 12 games. They have also improved on last season’s Copa del Rey performance and regularly take the lead in their matches. Nevertheless, facing a La Liga side will be a major step up in opposition. Despite their recent struggles, Osasuna have considerably more experience and showed last season that they can progress through several rounds of the competition. Osasuna’s defensive record leaves room for concern, particularly as they have conceded first in five of their last seven matches. Atletico Calatayud may therefore find opportunities to threaten, especially given their recent scoring record. However, the visitors’ greater individual quality and experience should allow them to create chances of their own. Considering the gap between the teams, Osasuna’s attacking performances in last season’s cup campaign and the recent scoring trends of both sides, the match could produce plenty of chances. Recommended Bet: Over 4.5 Total Goals
