Girona will attempt to claim their first La Liga win of the season when they welcome Osasuna to Estadi Montilivi on Thursday. The hosts have endured a winless start to their league campaign while the visitors are unbeaten in their two league outings.
The hosts played Real Betis in their campaign opener and Gabriel Misehouy's 72nd-minute strike helped them secure a 1-1 draw. Their poor form continued last week as they suffered a 3-0 away loss to Atletico Madrid. They will play their first home game of the season on Thursday and will look to improve upon that record.
The visitors also played a 1-1 draw in their campaign opener as an own goal helped them earn a point against Leganes. They played Mallorca at home last week and Rubén García Santos' second-half strike helped them register a 1-0 win. They will play their first away game of the season on Thursday.
Blanquivermells have scored just one goal in the league thus far and will look to improve upon their goalscoring record in their home debut. They have lost just one of their last 15 home games in La Liga, recording 12 wins, and are strong favorites.
Gorritxoak have enjoyed an unbeaten start to their league campaign, conceding just one goal in two games. Interestingly, they are on a six-game unbeaten streak in the league at home. They kept their first clean sheet in the league since March last week and will look to build on that form.
Iker Muñoz suffered a leg injury against Mallorca and is sidelined for at least two months. Kike Barja and Rubén Peña remain long-term absentees while Jose Arnaiz faces a late fitness test.
While the hosts have been in poor touch recently, they have a good record in this fixture, suffering just one loss in five games. With that in mind and considering the goalscoring form of the two teams, a low-scoring draw is likely to ensue.
Girona vs Osasuna Head-to-Head
The two sides have met 13 times in the past, with Girona winning five, Osasuna winning three, and five matches ending in a draw. The last time the two teams met was on April 1, 2023, when Osasuna won 1-0 at El Sadar.
Girona vs Osasuna Prediction
Girona's start to the season has been difficult, with a loss and a draw in their first two matches. They are without the services of Ricard Artero and Jastin, who are sidelined due to ankle and shoulder problems, respectively. Valery is also a doubt after sitting out the first two matches due to illness.
Osasuna, on the other hand, is unbeaten in their first two matches. However, they are missing key players in Kike Barja, Iker Munoz and Rubén Peña, all of whom are injured.
Given the teams' form and the injuries to key players, we are predicting a close match. The home advantage could help Girona, but Osasuna's recent unbeaten run and their strong record against Girona suggest they will be difficult to beat.
Our prediction: Girona 1-1 Osasuna
Girona vs Osasuna Betting Tips
Here are our betting tips for the match:
- Result - Draw
- Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
- At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
- Ante Budimir to score or assist any time - Yes
Girona vs Osasuna Team News
Girona
Injured: Ricard Artero, Jastin## Doubtful: Valery
Possible Starting Lineup: Gazzaniga; Martinez, Lopez, Blind, Gutierrez; Herrera, Romeu, Martin; Tsygankov, Portu, Miovski
Osasuna
Injured: Kike Barja, Iker Munoz, Rubén Peña
Possible Starting Lineup: Herrera; Areso, Catena, Herrando, Cruz; Torro, Ibanez; Gomez, Oroz, Zaragoza; Budimir
Where to Watch Girona vs Osasuna
The match will be broadcast live on the following channels:
- UK: Premier Sports, ITV
- India: GXR World Website
- USA: ESPN+
- Nigeria: SuperSport
Final Thoughts
This match promises to be a tight affair, with both teams looking to get back to winning ways. Girona will be hoping to capitalize on their home advantage, but Osasuna's recent form and their strong record against Girona mean that this match is sure to be a close encounter.
We are predicting a 1-1 draw, but it would not be a surprise to see either team win the match.
Key Players to Watch
Girona
- Yangel Herrera: A key player for Girona, Herrera is a box-to-box midfielder who is known for his defensive work and his ability to distribute the ball. He will be crucial to Girona's chances of success in this match.
Osasuna
- Bryan Zaragoza: An attacking threat for Osasuna, Zaragoza is a creative midfielder who is capable of scoring goals and providing assists. He will be a key player to watch in this match.
