Alaves – Osasuna
Sold-out stands, survival secured and an opponent still dreaming of European football provide the backdrop for Deportivo Alavés’ last home game of the season. At Mendizorroza, Eduardo Coudet, whose future remains uncertain, wants to give his fans a party and at the same time crown a strong second half of the season. Osasuna travels to the game in ninth place under Vicente Moreno, desperately needing a win to keep their European hopes alive, and can rely on a run of ten league games without defeat against Alavés. The first leg ended 2-2, with the visitors scoring in each of the previous encounters. Alavés comes into the game on the back of a 1-0 win in Valladolid and with a lot of defensive stability, while Osasuna comes into the game on the back of a 2-0 win against Espanyol and with its usual attacking threat. It promises to be an open final, with both teams in good form but with different objectives.
Alaves – Osasuna Info
- Venue: Estadio de Mendizorroza, Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Date and time: May 24, 2025, 9:00 p.m.
- Competition: Primera División (Matchday 38)
Alaves form & record check
Alavés has celebrated three 1-0 wins (against Valladolid, Valencia, Real Sociedad) and a 0-0 draw against Atlético in its last five games, with only a 0-1 defeat in Bilbao. All five games saw fewer than 1.5 goals, with four of them tied at halftime. The team’s 41 points and 14th place are thanks to their disciplined defense, while up front, a moment of brilliance from Kike García is often enough. The mood is relaxed, but the team is keen to continue its good run.
Coudet is likely to stick with his 4-1-3-2 formation. Sivera will be in goal, Tenaglia and Manu Sánchez will occupy the wings, Garcés and Mouriño will play in the center. Blanco will be the lone defensive midfielder, with Aleñá and Guridi working in front of him, while Kike García will carry the bulk of the attacking load. There are no injuries or suspensions, so the usual starting eleven is expected to line up.
Osasuna Form & Record Check
Osasuna travels with three wins from five games. The 2-0 victories against Espanyol and Atlético underline their efficiency, while the 2-4 defeat in Villarreal revealed their defensive vulnerability. The team has scored at least one goal in each of its last five games, with four of those coming after the break. Level on points with Rayo Vallecano, they are ninth in the race for Europe, so a win is a must. Ante Budimir is in top form, while Bryan Zaragoza provides creativity on the left.
Vicente Moreno is also expected to stick with his tried-and-tested 4-2-3-1 formation. Herrera will start in goal, with Areso, Boyomo, Catena, and Juan Cruz forming the back four. In front of them, Torró and Ibáñez provide balance, Oroz takes up the number ten role, Rubén García and Bryan Zaragoza come in from the wings, and Budimir leads the attack. There are no personnel concerns, but transfer rumors could favor minor rotations.
H2H Alaves – Osasuna Head-to-head & statistics
In the last five direct encounters, Alavés won twice, Osasuna also won twice, and there was one draw. It is noteworthy that Osasuna scored in all five games and Alavés never kept a clean sheet. Four of the five encounters featured at least two goals, but things quietened down in the closing stages, with less than 1.5 goals scored after the break in each of the last three meetings. The pattern suggests that early goals are more likely than late fireworks.
