Alaves vs Osasuna: La Liga Clash Preview

Alaves host Osasuna at Estadio Mendizorrotza on 5 April 2026 in a mid-table La Liga clash with very different objectives but similarly fragile away records in play.

Alaves sit 15th on 31 points after 29 league-phase matches (8W-7D-14L, 30-41), only six points above the drop zone. Their form is patchy (WDLLD), yet home has been relatively reliable: 5 wins and 10 goals conceded in 14 games. Osasuna are 11th with 37 points (10W-7D-12L, 34-35) and a better overall campaign, but their away form is poor – just 2 wins and 9 goals scored in 15 away outings.

Head-to-Head

Head-to-head in La Liga leans Osasuna’s way recently: in the last four league meetings they have 2 wins and 2 draws, including December’s 3-0 home victory. Alaves, though, drew 1-1 in this fixture last season and also beat Osasuna 2-1 in a 2024 friendly (non-competitive).

Team News

Team news is significant for the hosts: F. Garces (suspended), C. Protesoni (muscle injury) and D. Suarez (yellow-card ban) are out, while key scorer L. Boye (9 league goals) is doubtful with a foot injury. Osasuna miss I. Benito (knee).

With Ante Budimir (14 league goals in 28 games) in strong form and Alaves depleted, Osasuna look slight favourites, though their away struggles suggest a tight, low-scoring encounter.