High-flying Osasuna look to continue their good form as they take on Granada this Friday in the LaLiga Santander. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Granada have an 8-5 lead on Osasuna in the 18 games both teams have played with five of those matches ending in stalemates. Their most recent meeting ended in a 3-1 victory for Osasuna and the in-form side would be keen on making it two from two against the opposition this Friday.
Osasuna at the top end of the standings
Osasuna have amassed a total of 17 points from a possible 27 in the LaLiga Santander and are just separated from Real Sociedad -who lead the way- by three points. After beating Mallorca and Rayo Vallecano just before the international break, they were faced with a tough test last weekend as they made their way to the de la Ceramica. Ina game where Villarreal absolutely dominated possession, Arrasate's counter-attacking tactic was on point as Osasuna managed to pick up all three points- Chimy Avila netting the winning just three minutes from time. The 2-1 victory against Villarreal would be their 4th in a row and they would certainly be keen on making it five straight wins against a struggling Granada side.
Granada, unlike their opponents, have struggled in the LaLiga Santander as they head into this game in 17th position. Having failed to win any of their first seven league matches, they got off the mark in the game just before the international break against Sevilla- Ruben Rochina's goal on the 25th-minute mark being the difference between both teams. Granada was out of action last weekend with their game against Atletico Madrid being postponed. As such, they would certainly be fit, fresh and ready to go as they look to put a dent on Osasuna's decent form.
Osasuna vs Granada Team News
Osasuna possible starting XI:
Herrera; Vidal, U Garcia, D Garcia, Cruz, Sanchez; Moncayola, Torro, Brasanac; Avila, R Garcia
Granada possible starting XI:
Maximiano; Quini, Diaz, Abram, Neva; Milla, Gonalons; Rochina, Puertas, Soro; Suarez
Osasuna vs Granada Prediction: 2-1
Osasuna have rarely put a foot wrong in the Spanish top-flight this season and as they go up against a side starved of wins, they would certainly fancy their chances this Friday.