Osasuna’s home strength is offset by a bleak statistic: in their last twelve encounters with Getafe, the Navarrese have managed only one victory. On Friday evening, two teams with completely different starting positions will face each other at El Sadar. Osasuna, in 13th place in the table, welcomes Getafe, who are four points ahead in eighth place. José Bordalás’ team has made the Coliseum their second home and last won 2-1 in Pamplona in March. While the hosts are still unbeaten at home, they have lost all four of their away games. With only five goals scored, Osasuna has the third-weakest attack in the league, but defensively they are more stable than Getafe, having conceded seven goals compared to Getafe’s nine.
- Venue: Estadio El Sadar, Pamplona
- Date and time: October 3, 2025, 9:00 p.m.
- Competition: Primera División (Matchday 8)
Osasuna Form & Record Check
Osasuna is currently going through one of its most difficult phases in recent years. With only seven points after seven matchdays, the club is in 13th place, just one point ahead of Oviedo and the relegation zone. The away record is particularly worrying: four defeats in four away games mean the worst start outside Pamplona in 13 years. The recent 2-0 defeat to Betis was symptomatic of the problems. Osasuna completely threw away the first half and conceded two avoidable goals from Ezzalzouli and Cucho Hernández. Although coach Alessio Lisci fielded three wingers, two center forwards, and very offensive fullbacks in the final stages, they only managed one shot on goal. At the same stage last year, the team had already scored ten goals, compared to just five at present. Ante Budimir remains the only reliable goalscorer with two goals. Víctor Muñoz, who at 22 is developing into a major discovery and the most consistent player, is a positive highlight.
Coach Alessio Lisci is likely to field his team in the usual 4-3-3 formation after it proved successful in the home games against Valencia and Rayo. Herrera is expected to be in goal, while the back four is likely to consist of Rosier, Boyomo, Catena, and Juan Cruz. Torró, Moncayola, and Moi Gómez could provide stability in midfield. In attack, hopes are pinned on Budimir, who has already scored five times against Getafe. Víctor Muñoz, who recently scored against Elche and is considered a major discovery, is likely to start alongside Rubén García.
Getafe Form & Record Check
FC Getafe is going through a phase of inconsistency that is typical of José Bordalás’ style of play. With eleven points in 8th place, the team is in a satisfactory position, but recent performances have revealed worrying weaknesses. The last five games have yielded only one win, two draws, and two defeats. It is striking that Getafe conceded at least two goals in all five games, which is unusual for a traditionally defensive team. The recent 1-1 draw against Levante at home highlighted familiar problems. After a weak first half, in which Romero put the visitors ahead, Iglesias’ equalizer corrected the score, but the performance was not convincing. The early yellow cards for Djené and later Abqar highlighted the defensive unrest. The clear defeats at Barcelona (0-3) and Valencia (0-3) are symptomatic of Getafe’s problems against strong opponents. While the team is convincing against supposedly weaker opponents such as Oviedo (2-0 home win), it often lacks the necessary compactness against top teams. Bordalás will know that his team needs to regain its usual stability, especially defensively.
Getafe are likely to line up in their usual 5-3-2 formation under José Bordalás. Soria will be in goal, while the back five could consist of Iglesias, Djené, Duarte, Abqar, and Davinchi. Martín, Milla, and Arambarri are likely to form the midfield. Muñoz and Mayoral are expected to form the attacking duo up front. With no major absences reported, Bordalás has a full squad to choose from and can stick with his tried and tested starting lineup.
H2H Osasuna – Getafe Head-to-head comparison & statistics
The recent record between the two teams paints a clear picture: the visitors from Madrid clearly dominate this fixture. In the last five meetings since May 2023, Getafe have won three times, Osasuna only once, and there has been one draw. Getafe’s strength in the second half is particularly striking. Bordalás’s team won three of the last five encounters after the break, while Osasuna lost three times in a row in the second half. The most recent duel in March 2025 ended 2-1 in favor of Getafe. Interestingly, both teams scored at least one goal in all five games. Four of the last five games have produced over 2.5 goals. Home advantage does not seem to play a decisive role in this fixture, as Getafe has won against Osasuna both away and at home, most recently 3-2 at their own stadium in September 2023.
The betting market favors Osasuna (2.2), even though the Azulones have won six of the last twelve encounters. Bordalás’ team is shaky away from home, but a possible absence of Aimar Oroz could further cripple Osasuna’s struggling offense. A home win seems reasonable, as El Sadar is still undefeated this season and Ante Budimir has already scored five times against Getafe. Getafe’s underdog win at 3.8 remains risky but not unrealistic, as Luis Milla, the league leader in assists, and Borja Mayoral are capable of causing surprises.
