Sat Nov 02 12:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Osasuna Favored to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Real Valladolid

**Pamplona, Spain** – Osasuna will look to make it back-to-back victories in La Liga when they host struggling Real Valladolid on Saturday afternoon. The home side, currently eighth in the table with 18 points, will be confident against a Valladolid team languishing in 19th place with just eight points from their opening 11 matches.

Osasuna enters the match on the back of an impressive 2-0 win against Real Sociedad, showcasing their attacking prowess. However, they will need to tighten up defensively if they want to push for a European finish this season. Real Valladolid, on the other hand, have struggled to find consistency, despite a recent Copa del Rey victory over Astur.

Their poor defensive record, with 23 goals conceded, is a major concern.

While Real Valladolid have won their last two away games, Osasuna’s strong home form and overall impressive season suggest a home victory is the more likely outcome. Vicente Moreno’s side has won four of their last five at El Sadar, while Real Valladolid are still missing key players due to injuries.

Despite a recent win, Valladolid’s lack of attacking potency against a solid Osasuna defense suggests a tough afternoon awaits them.

**Key Player Matchups:**

* **Ante Budimir (Osasuna)**: The Croatian striker will be looking to continue his scoring form after finding the net against Real Sociedad.
* **Mamadou Sylla (Real Valladolid):** The forward will be crucial for Valladolid’s hopes of finding the net.

**Predicted Starting Lineups:**

* **Osasuna:** Herrera; Areso, Catena, Boyomo, Cruz; Moncayola, Torro, Oroz; Pena, Budimir, Zaragoza
* **Real Valladolid:** Hein; Perez, Sanchez, Torres, Rosa; Martin, Comert; Tuhami, Amallah, Moro; Sylla

With Osasuna in strong form and Valladolid struggling, a home victory for the Pamplona side seems like the most likely outcome.

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