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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(45) 11 Goals 25 (33)
(31) 11 Assists 18 (28)
(6.4) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
28.2 Average Age 25.8
184.1 Average Height (cm) 183.5
(0.7) 0.6 Shots pg 0.8 (0.8)
(53%) 59% Aerial Duel Success 49% (48%)
(0.3) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(0.9) 0.9 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Osasuna
Deportivo Alaves
Player Reason Status Rating
José Arnáiz Out 6.34
Juan Cruz Out 6.28
Rubén Peña Out 6.66
Jesús Areso Out 6.66
Ante Budimir Out 7.06
Player Reason Status Rating
Aleksandar Sedlar Out 6.57

Team News

Osasuna
Deportivo Alaves
  • Star striker Ante Budimir is out for at least a couple of weeks with a jaw injury and will be a huge miss at El Sadar on Monday night.
  • David Garcia returns from his suspension and should slot into the heart of defence.
  • Kike Barja could start his third match of the season due to the absence of Budimir.
  • Luis Rioja, Andoni Gorosabel, and Alex Sola are all doubts for Monday night, with Rioja being the most likely to feature following assessment.
  • Carlos Benavidez scored in the 1-1 draw with Mallorca last week and could be given a chance to start this match.
  • Alaves coach Luis Garcia will serve a touchline ban after receiving two yellows from the dugout last weekend.

Prediction

  • Osasuna welcome Alaves to Pamplona for an opportunity to move as high as ninth place in La Liga for the somewhat blunted home squad on Monday night. The reverse fixture ended 2-0 to Osasuna at the Mendizorrotza, with Jose Arnaiz and Ante Budimir the scorers. Those two are both out injured for the upcoming clash.
  • Alaves could move within one point of their hosts with a victory, and have only lost once in their last five matches. Osasuna, though, could mark four games undefeated with a winning performance, having only conceded one goal in the last three thanks to their trusty 3-5-2 formation.
  • Expect Osasuna to control the narrative in this one, hindering Alaves' counter-attacks by holding onto the ball for long periods.
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