Osasuna
- The 12th-placed hosts, with 7 points from 5 games, will be happy with their start to the season, giving them a bit of a cushion at this early stage of the campaign.
- Osasuna boss Luis Ramis has been at the helm since 1 July 2026 and has brought a pragmatic, organisation-first approach to the club that has seen his side play a compact block and rely on direct play, low-risk build-up and set-piece efficiency.
- But it is Ramis' ability to make players perform that has been the real story in these early stages and Ante Budimir's 4 goals in 5 games is the main threat that Rayo will need to keep an eye on.
- Osasuna have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 games.
Rayo Vallecano
- Benat San Jose's Rayo are still looking for their first away win in this season's LaLiga having played 3 times on the road so far (D0, L3).
- Los Franjirrojos are still a free-flowing, tempo-based unit and will surely arrive at Estadio El Sadar with the intention of getting the ball back as quickly as possible to play in a high-intensity, high-tempo fashion.
- Sergio Camello has been Rayo's main outlet, providing 6 goals in 5 appearances and 5 of their last 7 overall.
- Unai Lopez is also a key player for Rayo, providing 3 assists in 5 league games so far.
- Rayo Vallecano have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches.
Head-to-Head
Osasuna have won the last 2 head-to-head meetings, including a 3-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano away in LaLiga 2025/2026 .
Osasuna
Ante Budimir's 4 goals in 5 games is the main threat for Osasuna.
Rayo Vallecano
- Sergio Camello has been Rayo's main outlet with 6 goals in 5 appearances.
- Unai Lopez has provided 3 assists in 5 league games so far.
Betting Insights
- The odds here of 2.0 for Osasuna is too short with Rayo at 3.8 and the draw at 3.25.
- Osasuna have a better record at home and the head-to-head record is tilted towards Los Rojillos too, so they are the more likely winners.
- Rayo's recent form is poor and they come into this game after three defeats in their last five matches.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.8 fits the script of this game more than the straight home win bet as Rayo's pressing and intensity should create a tight and tense game.
Prediction
- We're siding with Osasuna to take the narrow win.
- Expect a low-scoring, scrappy affair, so under 2.5 goals is the preferred play.