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Time: 2023-10-21 03:00 (HKT)
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Osasuna have
been experiencing mediocre form this season in La Liga. Currently, they hold
the 12th position in the standings with a record of three wins, one draw, and
five losses. Notably, their performance at home has been particularly
disappointing. In the four home games played so far in the league, they have managed
only one draw and suffered three losses. This poor home record can be seen as
quite embarrassing for them. Furthermore, Osasuna have traditionally been known
for their strong defensive capabilities. However, in the new season, they have
focused more on the offensive aspect of their game, which has disrupted the
balance between their attacking and defensive performances. In the previous
league fixture, Osasuna experienced a heavy 0-4 defeat against Real Madrid in
an away game. This result fully exposed their issues with offensive and
defensive imbalance.
]Source:
REUTERS/JON NAZCA
Granada, as
a newly promoted team, have had a challenging start to their La Liga campaign.
After nine rounds of the league, they have managed only one win, three draws,
and five losses, placing them second from the bottom in the standings. However,
there have been some positive signs in their recent performances. In the last
round of the, Granada secured a 2-2 draw against Barcelona at home, which is
considered a commendable result. They have now achieved three consecutive draws
in the league. Although they haven’t recorded a single win in the last six
rounds, their recent draws against teams like Real Betis, Almeria, and
Barcelona indicate an improvement in their form. One notable aspect of
Granada’s game is their stable attacking power. They have scored 15 goals in
the league so far, which suggests that their attacking capabilities are strong.
If they can address their defensive vulnerabilities and improve their defensive
performance, it is likely that their ranking in the standings will also
improve.
Both Osasuna
and Granada are facing challenges in their current situations. While Osasuna
hold a higher position in the standings, the actual gap in strength between the
two teams may not be significant. Furthermore, Osasuna’s home performance this
season has been sluggish, while Granada have shown an upward trend. Considering
these factors, it can be cautiously optimistic to expect a favourable outcome
for Granada in this away game against Osasuna.
Osasuna’
Last 5 Games: LWLDL
23-10-07
Real Madrid 4-0 Osasuna
23-10-01
Deportivo Alaves 0-2 Osasuna
23-09-29
Osasuna 0-2 Real Madrid
23-09-23
Osasuna 0-0 Sevilla
23-09-17
Getafe 3-2 Osasuna
Granada’s
Last 5 Games: DDDLL
23-10-09
Granada 2-2 Barcelona
23-10-01
Almeria 3-3 Granada
23-09-29
Granada 1-1 Real Betis
23-09-25 Las
Palmas 1-0 Granada
23-09-19
Granada 2-4 Girona
Head To Head
Record:
22-01-23
Granada 0-2 Osasuna
21-10-23
Osasuna 1-1 Granada
21-01-24
Osasuna 3-1 Granada
21-01-13 Granada
2-0 Osasuna
20-02-23
Osasuna 0-3 Granada
Prediction: Granada to win or Draw