Mon Dec 02 20:08:08 UTC 2024: ## Sevilla Aim for Second Straight Win Against Osasuna
**Seville, Spain** – Sevilla will look to build on their recent victory over Rayo Vallecano when they host Osasuna at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium on Monday in a La Liga clash. While Sevilla currently sits in 12th place, Osasuna occupies 7th, presenting a tough challenge for the home side.
Sevilla’s season has been inconsistent under Garcia Pimienta. Their recent 1-0 win against Rayo, thanks to Djibril Sow’s first goal of the season, marked their first home victory against that opponent since August 2021 and their fourth win in their last five home matches. However, their record against Osasuna is less encouraging, having failed to win in their last five encounters. The team’s vulnerability when conceding first – losing six of seven matches in such situations – highlights a key area of concern.
Osasuna, aiming for European qualification, has shown strong home form, accumulating 17 of their 22 points at El Sadar. However, their away record is weaker, with only one win from six games. While they recently drew 2-2 with Villarreal after squandering a two-goal lead, their recent form suggests a potential vulnerability. The absence of suspended midfielder Lucas Torró could also impact their performance.
Sevilla will be without winger Chidera Ejuke (hamstring) and Tanguy Nianzou (thigh), while goalkeeper Orjan Nyland is still recovering from injury. Lucien Agoume returns from suspension but may start on the bench. Osasuna, meanwhile, reports no fresh injury concerns.
Despite Osasuna’s higher league position, Sevilla’s strong home record and Osasuna’s away struggles suggest a close contest, with the home side tipped for a narrow victory. The match is expected to be a closely fought battle with the first goal potentially proving decisive.
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