The Mendizorroza derby remains tightly poised in the standings as two midtable rivals prepare to face off. Deportivo Alavés hosts Osasuna this Sunday on the eighth matchday of the current season, with both sides currently perched on seven points from seven games. A local clash that carries plenty of implications for the path ahead, alternating between tactical caution and the potential for a decisive moment on home soil.
Live coverage of Alavés versus Osasuna will be available here as the match unfolds, offering real-time updates, key moments, and post-game analysis.
Key considerations heading into the contest:
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Alavés has not tasted victory in seven consecutive La Liga meetings with Osasuna, recording one draw and six defeats, and has not managed to score in the last three. The side has never endured four straight losses against the Navarrans in this competition, a milestone they will be eager to avoid this weekend.
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Osasuna’s away form against Alavés shows a strong recent run: since an October 2000 defeat in La Liga, Osasuna has not lost in seven consecutive away visits to the Basque side, registering six wins and one draw. In the 21st century, this is the matchup where Osasuna has enjoyed the most away success in this league alongside Espanyol, with 17 wins, 6 draws, 6 defeats across 17 visits.
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Osasuna has experienced trouble when visiting Basque peers recently, losing three of their last four trips to Basque clubs in La Liga and failing to find the net in any of those matches. However, their away record against these teams in the league previously rested on a solid stretch of results, with ten visits without a loss (6 wins, 4 draws).
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Alavés began the 2023/24 La Liga season with two home wins before a 0-2 setback to Athletic Club. Since then, the club has not lost two consecutive league games at Mendizorrotza, a run that stretches back to late 2021 when the home form was more variable.
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Osasuna has collected two wins from their last three away games in La Liga, suffering one defeat in that span. This mirrors their overall away form trend, where the team has recorded two victories, five draws, and six defeats across the previous 13 away fixtures in the competition.
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Alavés has been productive from distance in front of their home supporters this season, scoring two of their five La Liga goals at Mendizorrotza from outside the penalty area. This scoring pattern stands out as a notable feature of their home campaign, highlighted by the notable counterpoint of goals from distance by other top teams in the league as well.
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The live summary for Alavés versus Osasuna in La Liga, covering goals, assists and key statistics
Lineups are shaped by current form and fitness. Alavés may field Sivera, Duarte, Sedlar, Marin, Tenaglia, Hagi, Blanco, Guevara, Rioja, Alvaro and Kike García for a balanced attack and solid midfield presence.
Osasuna could line up with Herrera, Cruz, David García, Catena, Peña, Oroz, Rubén Muñoz, Moncayola, Arnaiz, Rubén García and Raúl García, presenting a mix of defensive solidity and forward threat capable of testing the host defense.
Notes: the teams have built distinct identities this season. Alavés blends compact defense with a willingness to press high in midfield, while Osasuna prioritises quick transitions and disciplined ball control in the middle third. The tactical chess match between the two managers is likely to decide how open or tight the match becomes, with counters and set-play opportunities potentially shaping the outcome.
Source: Goal