Osasuna vs Espanyol preview

Spain flag 2025/2026 La Liga, Spain
Estadio El Sadar
La Liga
OsasunaOSA
1 2
EspanyolESY
Full Time
Round 37 Regular Season
Goal
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Goal
Kike García - 53'

CONTEXT

Osasuna hosted Espanyol in a match that finished 1-2 to the visitors. The home team trailed 0-1 at halftime after an early away goal. Osasuna controlled 68 percent of possession across the full game but managed only one goal in response. Espanyol stayed compact and scored twice on the counter to secure the points. The stronger team Osasuna failed to turn territorial dominance into a winning margin. No red cards were issued so both sides completed the contest with eleven players. The significant deviation from pre-match projections saw Espanyol claim victory despite lower possession and initial expectations.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Osasuna held 68 percent possession yet lost 1-2 after trailing 0-1 at halftime.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with observed performance metrics.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment could not be assessed due to unavailable expected goals data.
  • Market alignment: Market alignment was false given the significant deviation favoring Espanyol.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations remain undetermined without available metrics.
  • Event impact: The early first-half goal by Espanyol proved decisive in the 1-2 result.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion played no role with zero dismissals recorded.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
M. Ortiz Arias
M. Ortiz Arias
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
J. Garrido Romero
J. Garrido Romero
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
G. Santiago Sacristán
G. Santiago Sacristán
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
F. Román Román
F. Román Román
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Osasuna A. Lisci
A. Lisci
VS
Espanyol J. González Álvarez
J. González Álvarez
1.29
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Atlético Madrid Rank: 88 L
Levante Rank: 74 L
FC Barcelona Rank: 96 L
Sevilla Rank: 72 W
Athletic Club Rank: 77 L
Real Betis Rank: 82 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Athletic Club Rank: 78 W
Sevilla Rank: 73 L
Real Madrid Rank: 93 L
Levante Rank: 73 D
Rayo Vallecano Rank: 75 L
FC Barcelona Rank: 96 L
15
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
15 - 6 - 9
9

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Osasuna
43.71%
Draw
32.13%
Away Espanyol
24.16%

Movement

Changes since opening
Osasuna
+43.24%
Draw
+21.55%
Espanyol
-64.79%

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
76.92
73.4
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Osasuna
Espanyol
Power Score
76.92
73.4
League Position
13
14
Global Rank
88
139

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Osasuna — Opponent-weighted form score
Espanyol — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Osasuna Espanyol

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Osasuna

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Espanyol

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Osasuna ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Espanyol
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Osasuna Espanyol
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Osasuna Espanyol
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Osasuna
Espanyol
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Osasuna
vs
Espanyol
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Osasuna Espanyol
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Osasuna 0.00
Espanyol 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Osasuna Espanyol
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Osasuna 0.00
Espanyol 0.00
Osasuna
Espanyol
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • OSA had peak pressure around 96'.
  • OSA started the game with stronger pressure.
OSA Pressure ESY Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: OSA reached the top pressure at 96' (82.19).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 30 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Osasuna OSA Home
30 matches
Espanyol ESY Away
Match Record
15
Wins
9
6
Draws
6
9
Losses
15
Goals
38
Goals Scored
24
24
Goals Conceded
38
+14
Goal Difference
-14
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-05-17T16:45:15+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch
S. Herrera Pirón
Spain
1 S. Herrera Pirón
V. Rosier
Substitution
France
19 V. Rosier
A. Catena Marugán
Spain
24 A. Catena Marugán
F. Boyomos
Cameroon
22 F. Boyomos
A. Bretones Cruz
Substitution
Spain
23 A. Bretones Cruz
L. Torró Marset
Substitution
Spain
6 L. Torró Marset
J. Moncayola Tollar
Substitution
Spain
7 J. Moncayola Tollar
R. García Santos
Spain
14 R. García Santos
A. Oroz
Substitution
Spain
10 A. Oroz
V. Muñoz Villanueva
Spain
21 V. Muñoz Villanueva
A. Budimir
Croatia
17 A. Budimir
M. Dmitrović
Serbia
13 M. Dmitrović
C. Romero Serrano
Spain
22 C. Romero Serrano
L. Cabrera Sasía
Uruguay
6 L. Cabrera Sasía
C. Riedel
Germany
38 C. Riedel
O. El Hilali
Morocco
23 O. El Hilali
P. Milla Peña
Substitution
Spain
11 P. Milla Peña
P. Lozano Vizuete
Substitution
Spain
10 P. Lozano Vizuete
U. González de Zarate Quirós
Spain
4 U. González de Zarate Quirós
T. Dolan
Substitution
England
24 T. Dolan
E. García Martínez
Substitution
Spain
19 E. García Martínez
E. Expósito Jaén
Substitution
Spain
8 E. Expósito Jaén

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2025/2026 La Liga, Spain · Round 37 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadio El Sadar
Capacity
23576
Attendance
21186
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias
José Antonio Garrido Romero
Guillermo Santiago Sacristán
Fernando Román Román

Statistics

Possession
OSA
63%
ESY
37%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
2 Big Chances Created 1
24 Shots 7
70 Dangerous attacks 26
68 Possession 32
9 Corners 2
13 Free kicks 10
1 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

21 Dribble Attempts 13
38 Successful Dribbles Percentage 62
22 Successful Headers 12
24 Throwins 17
8 Successful Dribbles 8
70 Ball Safe 70
3 Goal Kicks 8
1 Assists 1
5 Substitutions 5
12 Goal Attempts 5

Attacking

133 Attacks 67
2 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

443 Successful Passes 174
45 Long Passes 55
515 Passes 251
86 Successful Passes Percentage 69
47 Successful Long Passes Percentage 35
21 Successful Long Passes 19
18 Key Passes 4

Defensive

4 Interceptions 8
49 Duels Won 51
7 Tackles 20
1 Saves 6

Build-up

43 Total Crosses 9
15 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

10 Fouls 13
2 Offsides 4

Lineup

Referee : Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias

Starting XI ▼

1
Sergio Herrera
Sergio Herrera Goalkeeper
6.85
19
Valentin Rosier
Valentin Rosier Defender
6.69
11
Kike Barja
Kike Barja
Attacker78'
6.62
22
Enzo Boyomo
Enzo Boyomo Defender
6.69
23
Abel Bretones
Abel Bretones Defender
6.64
20
Javi Galán
Javi Galán
Defender67'
6.52
24
Alejandro Catena
Alejandro Catena Defender
6.89
6
Lucas Torró
Lucas Torró Midfielder
6.74
8
Iker Muñoz
Iker Muñoz
Midfielder58'
6.64
7
Jon Moncayola
Jon Moncayola Midfielder
6.84
16
Moi Gómez
Moi Gómez
Attacker58'
6.83
10
Aimar Oroz
Aimar Oroz Midfielder
6.79
9
Raúl García
Raúl García
Attacker58'
6.76
14
Rubén García
Rubén García Midfielder
6.89
21
Víctor Muñoz
Víctor Muñoz Midfielder
6.78
17
Ante Budimir
Ante Budimir Attacker
7
Referee : Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias

Starting XI ▼

13
Marko Dmitrovic
Marko Dmitrovic Goalkeeper
6.98
6
Ludovic Taillandier
Ludovic Taillandier Defender
6.82
22
Carlos Romero
Carlos Romero Defender
6.83
23
Omar El Hilali
Omar El Hilali Defender
6.72
38
Clemens Riedel
Clemens Riedel Defender
6.71
4
Urko González de Zárate
Urko González de Zárate Midfielder
6.56
10
Pol Lozano
Pol Lozano Midfielder
6.64
18
Charles Pickel
Charles Pickel
Midfielder55'
6.46
11
Pere Milla
Pere Milla Midfielder
6.86
2
Rubén Sánchez
Rubén Sánchez
Defender76'
6.55
24
Tyrhys Dolan
Tyrhys Dolan Midfielder
6.76
20
Antoniu Roca
Antoniu Roca
Attacker76'
6.51
8
Edu Expósito
Edu Expósito Attacker
7.17
5
Fernando Calero
Fernando Calero
Defender64'
6.82
19
Kike García
Kike García Attacker
6.78
9
Roberto Fernández
Roberto Fernández
Attacker64'
6.74

Events

2ND-HALF
90'
Event
Antoniu Roca
3rd Yellowcard
Event
Iker Muñoz
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
83'
Event
Kike Barja → Valentin Rosier
10th Substitution
78'
76'
Event
Antoniu Roca → Tyrhys Dolan
8th Substitution
76'
Event
Rubén Sánchez → Pere Milla
9th Substitution
Event
Javi Galán → Abel Bretones
7th Substitution
67'
64'
Event
Fernando Calero → Edu Expósito
5th Substitution
64'
Event
Roberto Fernández → Kike García
6th Substitution
Event
Moi Gómez → Jon Moncayola
3rd Substitution
58'
Event
Raúl García → Aimar Oroz
2nd Substitution
58'
Event
Iker Muñoz → Lucas Torró
4th Substitution
58'
55'
Event
Charles Pickel → Pol Lozano
1st Substitution
53'
Event
Kike García
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
Event
Víctor Muñoz
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
49'
1ST-HALF
27'
Event
Carlos Romero
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
11'
Event
Pol Lozano
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Antoniu Roca receives a yellow card.
80
Attempt Attempt
Ante Budimir takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
80
Attempt Attempt
R. Ruben Garcia Santos takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
79
Attempt Attempt
R. Ruben Garcia Santos takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
81
Attempt Attempt
Ante Budimir's left-footed shot is saved.
90
Attempt Attempt
Flavien Enzo Thiedort Boyomo takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
83
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Iker Munoz Cameros receives a yellow card.
52
Attempt Attempt
Pere Milla Pena takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
58
Attempt Attempt
Iker Munoz Cameros takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
88
Attempt Attempt
Ante Budimir takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
68
Attempt Attempt
Ante Budimir attempts a header but misses the shot.
88
Attempt Attempt
R. Ruben Garcia Santos takes a shot with his head, but it is blocked.
49
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Victor Munoz takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
78
Update Update
Enrique Barja replaces Valentin Rosier.
64
Update Update
Roberto Fernandez Jaen comes on for Enrique Garcia Martinez.
64
Update Update
Fernando Calero replaces Eduardo Exposito.
53
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Kike scores to make it 1-2.
66
Attempt Attempt
Ante Budimir's header is saved.
63
Attempt Attempt
Charles Pickel takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
58
Update Update
Raul Garcia de Haro replaces Aimar Oroz Huarte.
90
Attempt Attempt
R. Ruben Garcia Santos takes a shot, but it's blocked.
67
Update Update
Javier Galan comes on for Abel Bretones.
58
Update Update
Moises Gomez Bordonado is on, and Jon Moncayola Tollar is off.
76
Update Update
Antoniu Roca comes on for Tyrhys Dolan.
87
Attempt Attempt
Ruben Garcia Santos takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
76
Update Update
Ruben Sanchez Saez comes on for Pere Milla Pena.
44
Attempt Attempt
Ruben Garcia Santos takes a shot with his head, but it's blocked.
53
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Enrique Garcia Martinez takes a shot, and Kike scores with a right-footed shot.
31
Attempt Attempt
Flavien Enzo Thiedort Boyomo takes a left-footed shot but misses.
31
Attempt Attempt
Flavien Enzo Thiedort Boyomo takes a left-footed shot but misses.
21
Attempt Attempt
Pere Milla Pena takes a left-footed shot but misses.
31
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Torro Marset takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
35
Attempt Attempt
Victor Munoz takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
43
Attempt Attempt
Enrique Garcia Martinez takes a shot, but Kike's header misses the target.
30
Attempt Attempt
Ruben Garcia Santos takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
27
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Carlos Romero takes a shot with his left foot and scores.
6
Attempt Attempt
Valentin Rosier takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
27
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Carlos Romero takes a shot with his left foot and scores.
12
Attempt Attempt
Ante Budimir takes a left-footed shot but misses.
11
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Pol Lozano receives a yellow card.
45
Attempt Attempt
Ruben Garcia Santos takes a left-footed shot but misses.
40
Attempt Attempt
Jon Moncayola Tollar takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
37
Attempt Attempt
Victor Munoz takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias.

CONCLUSION

The final 1-2 scoreline underlined the limits of possession-based control when finishing remains inefficient. Espanyol executed a disciplined defensive plan and converted their few openings into a match-winning margin. Osasuna created sustained pressure but lacked the clinical edge required to overturn the halftime deficit of 0-1. Absence of red cards kept the contest balanced and open for both teams until the closing stages. The outcome illustrates how an away side can prevail through organization rather than territorial dominance alone. Adjustments in chance conversion will be essential for Osasuna in subsequent fixtures.