Bitesize Prediction: Osasuna vs Valencia – 10/07/22

Competition: La Liga

Market: Over 1.5 goals

Rating: 3/8 @

Opening this weekend's La Liga fixtures on Friday night, Osasuna host Valencia at El Sadar for what could be a sweet deal.

Starting with the hosts, marking their return from the September international break last weekend with another robust display, Osasuna have once again impressed many across Spain this season. Still sixth in the La Liga table and with a shock European charge high on their agenda this time around, Jagoba Arrasate's men will be desperate to score another marker on Friday night. Heading into the fortnight's break on September 22 as they earned a deserved 2-0 away win over Real Valladolid, Los Rojillos have lost just one of their last five games in high level. Similarly, opening the new season in August as they shocked Sevilla with a 2-1 win at home, it's also worth noting that Osasuna picked up a 2-1 victory in their last encounter against Friday's guests. Six months ago. /p>

When it comes to the visitors, who snatched an action-packed point on their travels last weekend after returning from the September international break, Valencia will be desperate to capitalize on those positives. Eventually playing out a 2-2 draw at Espanyol, the Bats now have the feel of a side looking for some stability. Collecting just a pair of wins from their previous six La Liga battles, Gennaro Gattuso's side showed some lingering problems at the back. Still struggling in the top half, however, and with some around Mestalla dreaming of their own European comeback, Los Blancos have earned quite a reputation for their spirited results. It's also worth noting that with Friday's opponents seeing all of their previous 13 encounters end with over 1.5 goals, we're backing a similar result here.

Bet: Osasuna over 1.5 goals v Valencia 3/8 for Friday's La Liga showdown @