Osasuna (home)
Luis Ramis has built a solid team here in Pamplona around order, compactness and vertical transitions .
Espanyol (away)
- Osasuna have won their last two games and have seven points in the LaLiga 2026/2027 standings from three games, while Espanyol have three from three following a sluggish start to the season.
- Manolo Gonzalez has a similar approach and the Pericos play a structured, disciplined style with plenty of patience in the buildup phases and well-practised transitions.
- Roberto Fernandez leads Espanyol's scoring with three goals in as many LaLiga 2026/2027 games, while Javi Hernandez has already created three assists in his three appearances.
Head-to-Head
- Espanyol have won the last two meetings, including a 2-1 victory at Osasuna.
- Espanyol have lost in their only away game of the new campaign, but Osasuna have scored just once in their two at El Sadar.
Key Players
Ante Budimir is their most reliable finisher with two goals in three LaLiga 2026/2027 games, while Raul Garcia has one assist in three.
Betting Insights
- The bookmakers make the hosts the favorites here at 1.9, but Espanyol can be backed at 4.2 to continue their recent dominance of this fixture.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.67 and Both Teams to Score No at 1.8 are the main selections for the game, but with Espanyol's away goals average of just 1.00 also considered.
Prediction
The recent head-to-head record gives the edge to Espanyol, who have won their last two against Osasuna, but the Rojillos should be the likelier winners here at home and we think there will be few goals in the game.