Match Information
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Match Overview
Alaves host Osasuna at Estadio Mendizorrotza on September 6 in a Regular Season - 4 fixture that pits two closely-matched sides against each other, with Alaves sitting fourth and Osasuna fifth in the early-season table. With just one point separating table position at this stage, both clubs will view this as an opportunity to make an early statement in the season's shape.
Recent form is the standout factor here. Alaves arrive unbeaten in their last three La Liga outings, having beaten Villarreal 1-0 on August 28, drawn 1-1 away at Rayo Vallecano on August 20, and thrashed Getafe 3-0 at home on August 15. That run of two wins and a draw, without conceding more than once in any league match, points to a team building genuine momentum under Quique Sanchez Flores. Osasuna counter with an equally impressive league record of their own: a 1-0 win over Getafe on August 31, a 1-2 away victory at Celta Vigo on August 27, and a goalless draw with Levante on August 24. Miguel Ramis Luis's side have also yet to taste league defeat this season, making this a genuine clash of in-form teams.
Squad availability adds further intrigue, as both clubs report no injury concerns, meaning each manager should be able to field closer to a first-choice XI. That level of squad health is not always guaranteed this early in a season, and it means the match should be a fair reflection of current form rather than one shaped by absentees.
The head-to-head record shows a competitive rivalry with results swinging both ways in recent seasons, including a 2-2 draw when the sides met on April 5, 2026. With both teams unbeaten in La Liga so far this season, this meeting looks set to be a tightly contested affair between two sides with genuine early-season ambition.
Predicted Lineups
Alaves
A. Sivera; A. Perez, N. Tenaglia, V. Koski, Jonny Otto, A. Rebbach; P. Ibanez, A. Blanco, M. Rodriguez; T. Martinez, L. Boye
Osasuna
S. Herrera; I. Arguibide, A. Catena, J. Herrando, A. Bretones; J. Moncayola, I. Munoz, R. Garcia, A. Oroz, M. Gomez; A. Budimir
Team Form Analysis
Alaves
League Position: 4Alaves Form Analysis
Alaves head into this fixture unbeaten in their last three La Liga matches, a run built on solid defensive foundations and clinical finishing. The 3-0 home victory over Getafe on August 15 showcased their attacking depth, while the narrower 1-0 win over Villarreal on August 28 demonstrated an ability to grind out results even when chances are limited. A 1-1 draw away at Rayo Vallecano on August 20 further underlines their resilience on the road. Across these three league matches, Alaves have conceded just twice, a promising sign defensively under Quique Sanchez Flores. The attack has produced four goals in three matches, with Toni Martinez and Luis Boye leading the line. Two wins and a draw from three league outings has lifted Alaves to fourth in the early table, and the balance between defensive solidity and attacking efficiency suggests a team capable of sustaining this form into the coming rounds.
Osasuna
League Position: 5Osasuna Form Analysis
Osasuna arrive at Mendizorrotza having gone unbeaten through their opening three La Liga fixtures, a run that has them fifth in the early standings. Their 1-0 win over Getafe on August 31 was followed by an impressive 1-2 away victory at Celta Vigo on August 27, showing an ability to win on the road as well as at home. A 0-0 draw against Levante on August 24 rounds out a solid defensive sequence, with Osasuna conceding just once in three league matches. Ante Budimir has been central to their attacking output, leading the line as their focal point. The combination of defensive discipline and away-day pragmatism under Miguel Ramis Luis has been the hallmark of Osasuna's start, and with only one goal conceded across their opening three league matches, they will travel to Alaves with confidence in their defensive structure even as they look to sharpen their attacking numbers further.
Head-to-Head
Alaves
Osasuna
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | Alaves | 2 - 2 | Osasuna |
| 2025-12-20 | Osasuna | 3 - 0 | Alaves |
| 2025-05-24 | Alaves | 1 - 1 | Osasuna |
| 2024-12-08 | Osasuna | 2 - 2 | Alaves |
| 2024-08-10 | Osasuna | 1 - 2 | Alaves |
| 2024-03-04 | Osasuna | 1 - 0 | Alaves |
| 2023-10-01 | Alaves | 0 - 2 | Osasuna |
| 2023-08-04 | Osasuna | 2 - 3 | Alaves |
| 2022-04-10 | Osasuna | 1 - 0 | Alaves |
| 2022-01-27 | Osasuna | 0 - 1 | Alaves |
Memorable Matches
The history between Alaves and Osasuna has produced some dramatic swings. Their most recent meeting on April 5, 2026 ended 2-2, a high-scoring affair that reflected the competitive nature of this fixture. On December 20, 2025, Osasuna claimed a comprehensive 3-0 win, one of the more emphatic results in the recent rivalry. Earlier meetings have also produced entertaining scorelines, including a 2-3 away win for Alaves on August 4, 2023, and a 2-2 draw in Pamplona on December 8, 2024. Across the last ten encounters, results have been shared fairly evenly between the two sides, underlining a rivalry with no clear dominant party in recent seasons.
Venue Factor
Estadio Mendizorrotza provides the setting for this Regular Season - 4 clash, with Alaves having already registered league wins there this season, including the 1-0 victory over Villarreal on August 28 and the 3-0 win over Getafe on August 15. That home form will give Alaves confidence heading into this match. Osasuna, meanwhile, have shown they can perform away from home, having won 1-2 at Celta Vigo on August 27, suggesting they will not be overawed by the away trip. With both sides unbeaten in the league so far this season, the atmosphere at Mendizorrotza is likely to reflect the growing anticipation among the home support as Alaves look to continue their strong start to the campaign on home soil.
Injury Concerns
Alaves
Osasuna
