On Sunday afternoon, Osasuna and Real Betis clash at the Estadio El Sadar as the visitors look to boost their chances of a top-six finish in La Liga.
Osasuna in need of a lift after a woeful runThe team from Pamplona has been in woeful form recently in La Liga. Their 3-0 defeat at Granada last time out in the Spanish top-flight was their fifth loss in their previous six matches.
The poor run of form has left Osasuna in 11th place in the table, making them outsiders for a European spot. They are ten points adrift of their seventh-place opponent.
Their recent matches in La Liga have at least offered decent entertainment, with over 2.5 goals scored in four of their last five outings.
Osasuna’s recent home record is highly inconsistent. They have won two and lost three of their last five games on home soil. Their recent home games have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in three of their previous four matches.
Betis held in the big Andalusian derby last time outBetis currently occupy the last European spot in the Spanish top flight. However, they are just two points clear of eighth-place Valencia.
In their last La Liga game, Manuel Pellegrini’s team drew 1-1 with Sevilla in an Andalusian derby. On the plus side, the match saw Los Verdiblancos extend their unbeaten record in the Liga to three games.
The derby ended a run of high-scoring games for the Andalusians in La Liga, as their previous seven games had all produced over 2.5 goals scored.
Betis’ recent away form in La Liga has been highly inconsistent, as they have won three and lost three of their last six matches in the Spanish top-flight away from home.
What am I backing?Osasuna’s recent form in La Liga has been poor, which is the main reason why I am backing an away win in this match.
