Alaves have been dependable at home, winning both league matches at Mendizorroza with clean sheets. Both sides have conceded just one goal across their three opening league matches, pointing toward a tight tactical battle where Alaves have the edge to take at least a point.
Recent form
Last 5 matches · 3W-2D-0L · +7 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · -1 goal difference
Our verdict
SolidBetGenius backs Alaves or Draw (Double Chance) at 74% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Alaves welcome Osasuna to Mendizorroza in a clash between two sides who have enjoyed impressive, unbeaten starts to the La Liga campaign. Both teams sit level on seven points from their opening three fixtures, with Alaves currently fourth and Osasuna right behind in fifth place.
Alaves have been particularly solid on home turf, winning both of their home fixtures against Villarreal and Getafe without conceding a single goal. Their defensive discipline has yielded only one goal conceded across the entire opening stretch, while forward M. Diaz has already contributed two goals and two assists.
Osasuna arrive with comparable defensive solidity, having also conceded just one goal in three league matches. Having secured an away victory against Celta Vigo and a home point against Levante, the visitors present a tough tactical test in what promises to be a closely contested regional matchup.
Key factors
- Alaves have won both of their home fixtures this season without conceding a goal.
- Both Alaves and Osasuna remain unbeaten in La Liga with identical records of two wins and one draw.
- Defensive records are strong on both sides, each conceding only one goal across their opening three league matches.
- M. Diaz has provided four goal contributions (two goals and two assists) for Alaves in the opening stages of the campaign.
- Recent head-to-head league meetings in Vitoria have been tightly contested, including 2-2 and 1-1 draws in the past two seasons.
Team news
Alaves
- T. MartinezFoot Injury
- M. RodriguezAnkle Injury
- F. GarcesSuspended
Osasuna
- V. RosierHamstring Injury
Team news last updated Aug 31 (9 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Statistical comparison
Alaves at home vs Osasuna awayKey players this season
Alaves
- L. Boyé4G
- M. Díaz3G · 3A
- Angel Pérez3A
Osasuna
- A. Budimir4G
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BarcelonaChampions League league stage | 4 | +15 | 12 |
| 2 | AlavesChampions League league stage | 4 | +7 | 10 |
| 3 | Real MadridChampions League league stage | 4 | +7 | 9 |
| 4 | Real BetisChampions League league stage | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| 5 | Deportivo La CorunaEuropa League league stage | 4 | +3 | 8 |
| 6 | SevillaECL Playoffs | 4 | +1 | 7 |
| 7 | Atletico Madrid | 4 | +1 | 7 |
| 8 | Osasuna | 4 | -1 | 7 |
| 9 | Real Sociedad | 5 | -2 | 7 |
| 10 | Athletic Club | 4 | +1 | 6 |
| 11 | Levante | 4 | 0 | 5 |
Head-to-head
Full record →Osasuna have won 4 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 3.2 goals a game, both teams scored in 60% of them.
- 2026-09-06Alaves 5-2 Osasuna
- 2026-04-05Alaves 2-2 Osasuna
- 2025-12-20Osasuna 3-0 Alaves
- 2025-05-24Alaves 1-1 Osasuna
- 2024-12-08Osasuna 2-2 Alaves
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Published September 4, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.