Deportivo have gone winless for six rounds, while Osasuna struggle away: Deportivo vs Osasuna prediction
On November 2, Deportivo will host Osasuna at the Riazor Stadium in the 11th round of Spain’s La Liga. The hosts sit 12th with 11 points, while the visitors are two places below them. Both teams have been struggling for results, making this clash an opportunity to end their respective poor runs.
Deportivo: six rounds without a win and hope at Riazor
Deportivo’s return to the top flight after an eight-year absence got off to a promising start. Antonio Hidalgo’s side collected eight points in their first four matches, but then embarked on a six-game winless run. In their last four league outings, the Galicians suffered three defeats, including a 1-0 loss to Atlético. They did manage to secure a convincing 3-0 win over Auriense in the Copa del Rey, with Jonathan Aspa scoring twice and Luismi Cruz adding another.
Deportivo have looked more solid at home, suffering just one defeat in five La Liga matches, although three of those games ended in draws. The squad situation makes the task even tougher. Bright Ede, Marc Casadó and Zakaria Eddachouri are unavailable, while the team’s top scorer, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, has only just returned to training after meniscus surgery. In his absence, Bilal Nsongó is expected to lead the attack after scoring against Levante in a 1-1 draw.
Osasuna: four straight away defeats and a vulnerable defense
Jagoba Arrasate returned to the Osasuna dugout in mid-October, replacing Luis Miguel Ramis. His first match in charge ended with a 2-0 win over Racing, but the team then fell to a 2-0 defeat against Sevilla. That loss was their fourth consecutive away defeat in the league. Their defensive display is particularly concerning: in five away matches, the Pamplona side have conceded 17 goals.
In the Copa del Rey, Osasuna thrashed Atlético Calatayud 6-0, with Raúl García completing a hat-trick. However, the opponents’ level means this result cannot be viewed as evidence that the team have emerged from their crisis. The visitors will still be without Jorge Herrando, Romain Del Castillo and Aimar Oroz. Their main threat up front remains Ante Budimir, who has scored seven goals in the current league campaign.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Deportivo have not won in their last six La Liga matches
- Osasuna have lost their last four away league matches
- Deportivo have not lost to Osasuna in their last five home La Liga meetings, keeping a clean sheet in each of them
Can the hosts end their poor run? Deportivo vs Osasuna prediction
Deportivo have struggled to turn their performances into wins, but they regularly pick up points at Riazor. Even without Aubameyang, the team can take advantage of the visitors’ defensive mistakes, which have been especially costly away from home.
Osasuna have a prolific striker in Budimir and can cause problems for the hosts. However, four straight away defeats make it difficult to expect a confident win for the Pamplona side. Considering Deportivo’s home record and the inconsistency of both teams, a draw looks like the most likely outcome.
