The latest news ahead of Osasuna vs Valencia on Sunday, August 24, 2025, highlights a closely contested La Liga fixture at El Sadar, with bookmakers giving a slight edge to Osasuna, whose win odds are at 2.4 compared to Valencia’s 3.15[1]. Both teams come into this match after competitive opening rounds: Osasuna narrowly lost 0-1 to Real Madrid while executing a disciplined defensive strategy, and Valencia drew 1-1 at home against Real Sociedad, maintaining 55% possession but only managing two shots on target[1][2].
In head-to-head encounters last season, both matches ended in draws (0-0 and 3-3), and notably, Osasuna haven’t beaten Valencia in Pamplona for four consecutive meetings since the 2020/21 season[1]. Historically, Valencia also have a higher average scoring rate in these fixtures, at 1.65 goals compared to Osasuna’s 1[1].
Confirmed lineups have also been revealed: Osasuna are expected to start in a 4-3-3 formation with Sergio Herrera in goal, supported by Valentin Rosier, Flavien Boyomo, Alejandro Catena, and Juan Cruz in defense, with Moi Gomez, Lucas Torro, Aimar Oroz, Jon Moncayola, Ante Budimir, and Victor Munoz making up the rest of the side. Valencia will line up in a 4-4-2, featuring Julen Agirrezabala in goal, with a back line of Dimitri Foulquier, Cesar Tarrega, Jose Copete, and Jose Gaya, and a midfield of Luis Rioja, Javier Guerra, Pepelu, Diego Lopez, with Arnaut Danjuma and Daniel Raba leading the attack[2].
On the injury front, Osasuna will be missing key players such as Ante Budimir (pubalgia), Lucas Torro (ankle/foot), Sergio Herrera (knee), and Iker Benito. Valencia have several absentees as well, including Dimitri Foulquier and Thierry Correia (hamstring), Alberto Mari, and suspended Hugo Guillamon[3].
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