Osasuna vs Alaves prediction, H2H and probable lineups — December 20, 2025
On December 20, 2025, as part of Matchday 17 of the Spanish championship, Osasuna will host Alaves at the El Sadar Stadium.
- See also: PSG vs Flamengo. Prediction, H2H, and betting tip for the match on December 17, 2025
Key facts and head-to-head history:
- Osasuna have won 2 of their last 5 matches.
- Alaves have also claimed 2 victories in their previous 5 outings.
- In the last 5 head-to-head clashes: Osasuna have 2 wins, there have been 2 draws, and Alaves have 1 win.
- In 3 of the last 5 meetings, both teams have found the net.
- Osasuna have scored 14 goals and conceded 20 across 16 La Liga rounds.
- Alaves have netted 16 goals and allowed 17 in 16 La Liga matches.
Match preview:
This northern derby traditionally promises a hard-fought battle, high intensity, and little room for compromise.
At home, Osasuna continue to rely on aggressive pressing, tight midfield play, and the fervent support from the stands in Pamplona — which often becomes an extra source of pressure for visiting teams. The hosts strive for organization at the back and look to capitalize on set pieces and quick transitions to attack.
Alaves approach this clash with a pragmatic mindset. The visitors from Vitoria are comfortable in matches where patience and waiting for their moment are crucial. Their game is built around a compact defense, discipline, and a focus on counterattacks, particularly when playing away from home.
Encounters between these two sides rarely produce a goal fest, but they almost always deliver tension and a battle right up to the final whistle. Every mistake can prove costly, so expect a cautious start with the tempo gradually increasing as the match progresses.
Both teams are in desperate need of points to distance themselves from the relegation zone, so expect bold and proactive play from both attacks.
Probable lineups:
- Osasuna: Herrera, Roiser, Catena, Herrando, Bretones, Moncayola, Torro, Munoz, Oroz, Garcia, Budimir.
- Alaves: Sivera, Parada, Pacheco, Tenaglia, Otto, Blanco, Rebbach, Suarez, Ibanez, Calebe, Boye.
Match prediction:
For this Matchday 17 La Liga clash between Osasuna and Alaves, the over 2 goals market deserves serious consideration. Despite both sides' reputation for pragmatic football, their head-to-head meetings often turn out to be more open than expected, thanks to mutual errors and a surge of attacking play in the second half. Osasuna tend to play more courageously and push forward at home, while Alaves rely on quick counterattacks away, setting the stage for both teams to get on the scoresheet. Given the importance of this game right before the winter break and the likelihood of the action opening up after the first goal, a scenario with at least three goals looks highly plausible.
