Osasuna vs Villarreal CF Match Preview
Osasuna take on Villarreal in a La Liga clash with both teams looking to improve their league standings. Key players are sidelined for both sides, including Villarreal's Juan Foyth.
What we know
The upcoming match sees CA Osasuna hosting Villarreal CF on January 31, 2026. This matchup is crucial for both teams as they vie for valuable points in La Liga. Osasuna currently sits in 9th position while Villarreal is in 4th.
Availability
Injuries
- Osasuna: V. Rosier (muscle injury), Rubén García (muscle cramps), Juan Cruz (status unclear)
- Villarreal: Juan Foyth (season-ending injury)
Predicted Lineups
- Osasuna: Sergio Herrera, Valentin Rosier, Jorge Catena, Raúl Albiol, Pau Navarro (source)
- Villarreal: Júnior, Pedraza, Foyth, Navarro, Veiga, Moleiro (source)
Tactical note
Villarreal has shown strong attacking form, outperforming their expected goals significantly, confirming their scoring prowess with 37 goals from 25.6 xG (source).
What to watch
Fans should keep an eye on the impact of the missing players, especially Juan Foyth for Villarreal. The last 14 matches have seen Villarreal win 8 times against Osasuna, which could play a psychological factor in this encounter (source).
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