Osasuna vs Valencia Prediction & Betting Tips (24 August)

Within the local Basque training, little movement should be noted except the buffet stops of the tauliers like Unai Garcia and Ruben Pena (not renewed). The important Jesus Areso went to the enemy (Bilbao) while the winger Bryan Zaragoza (1 goal and 6 passes in Liga last season) returned to Bayern Munich (end of the loan). Other departures, those of the disappointing striker Arnaiz (Granada) and the Frame Middle Pablo Ibanez (Alaves). Few substantial arrivals if not the free transfer of the tricolor side Valentin Rosier passed by Nice and Dijon (Leganes) and the transfer of Victor Munoz (5 million from Real Madrid). Recall of his breakdown of the cross ligaments, the side holder Thierry Correia did not evolve during the 1st day and will not be back today. A priori number one following the departure of Mamardashvili in Liverpool, Dimitrievski (injured in one shoulder) finally saw Actingrerereseabala (Athletic Bilbao) be recruited this summer and pass him in front of the hierarchy.

Back from loan from Zaragoza, Alberto Mari remains for the moment injured and will most likely be sent again on loan before the end of the transfer window. Holder in the central hinge last season, Mosquera opted for the first League this summer (Arsenal) while boys loaned last season like Ivan Jaime (Porto), Rafa Mir (FC Seville), Enzo Barrenechea (now holder in Benfica) and Aaron Maximilian (Bournemouth) are returned to their respective clubs. Dani Raba (Leganes, Libre), Copeti (Mallorca), Santamaria (Rennes), Ugrinic (Young Boys) and Arnaut Danjuma (Villarreal, Libre) came to bring a hand to Valence. The probable compositions for Osasuna - FC Valence: Osasuna: Herrera - Rosier, Catena, Boyomo, Cruz, Bretones - Ruben Garcia or Me Gomez, Moncayola, Torro, Oroz - Budimir.valence: ActrererereBala - Foulquier, Tarrega, Copet, Gaya - Pepelu, Guerra - Rioja, Lopez - Duro. 

The tactical battle will likely hinge on midfield control and transitions. Osasuna’s Moncayola and Torró are expected to anchor the center, while Valencia’s new additions could inject dynamism and verticality. Expect Osasuna to press aggressively at home, leveraging the energy of their fans and the compact nature of El Sadar. Valencia, on the other hand, may opt for a more measured approach, using their technical midfielders to draw Osasuna out and exploit spaces behind. With both teams undergoing structural changes, the match could swing on individual brilliance or a moment of defensive lapse.

Given the current form and squad developments, a 2-1 scoreline in favor of Osasuna feels plausible. Their home advantage, coupled with Valencia’s transitional phase and defensive uncertainties, tips the balance slightly toward the hosts. Budimir’s aerial threat and Osasuna’s set-piece proficiency could be decisive, while Valencia is likely to respond through Danjuma or López on the counter. It won’t be a walkover, but Osasuna’s cohesion and tactical clarity under Lisci might just edge them past a Valencia side still searching for its rhythm.