Girona vs Osasuna prediction, H2H and probable lineups — January 10, 2026
As part of Matchday 19 in Spain’s La Liga, Girona will face off against Osasuna. The clash is set for Saturday, January 10, with kickoff scheduled for 18:30 Central European Time. Here’s my betting take on this fixture.
Match preview
Girona approach this match with a sense of relief: for the first time in a long while, the team finished a La Liga round outside the relegation zone. In the previous matchday, the Catalans secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Mallorca, lifting themselves above the drop line. Both goals came from Ukrainians—first Viktor Tsygankov, and later Vladyslav Vanat, who converted from the penalty spot.
Currently, Girona sit 17th in the league table with 18 points. The gap from the relegation zone is slim—just two points separate them from Valencia, who are directly below. At the same time, Girona are dealing with squad issues. Azzedine Ounahi will miss the upcoming match after sustaining an injury while playing for Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations—his recovery timeline remains uncertain. In addition, Donny van de Beek has been sidelined since September, but the team has already adjusted to his absence.
Osasuna, at first glance, look more comfortable—they are 12th in the standings, but their lead over Girona is just a single point. The tightness of the La Liga table makes this fixture especially significant: the outcome could have a major impact on both teams’ positions. Overall, Osasuna are enjoying a steady season, matching the results of previous years and firmly holding their place in mid-table.
Recently, Osasuna have hit good form: in their last seven matches, they’ve suffered just one defeat—away to Barcelona at Camp Nou (0-2). The other fixtures saw them notch four wins and two draws. As usual, Ante Budimir is pivotal in attack—the “Reds” striker has already netted six goals in La Liga and two more in the Copa del Rey.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Girona have conceded in all of their last seven matches.
- Over 2 goals have been scored in five of Girona’s last five games.
- Osasuna are unbeaten in their last three fixtures.
- In four of Osasuna’s last five matches, fewer than three goals were scored.
- The last ten head-to-head meetings between these sides have been dead even: each has claimed four wins, with two draws.
- Their most recent encounter ended with Osasuna winning 2-1.
Probable lineups
- Girona: Gazzaniga - Martínez, Reis, Blind, Moreno - Witsel, Martin, Lemar - Tsygankov, Gil, Vanat
- Osasuna: Herrera - Rosier, Catena, Herrando, Galán - Moncayola, Torró, Oroz - Muñoz, García, Budimir
Prediction
I believe we won’t see a high-scoring affair here. Osasuna often adopt a cautious, defense-first approach. Even against Barcelona, they conceded just two goals. So, I expect a tight, low-scoring game—my prediction: under 2.5 total goals.
