Osasuna vs Villarreal: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Osasuna prepare to host Villarreal on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:15 under referee Bengoetxea, this SPAIN: La Liga fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Osasuna, currently 9th in the standings with 38 points from 30 games, trail the leaders by 38 points. They've earned 28 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals. The attack has been led by Ante Budimir, the leading goalscorer this season with 14 goals, while also providing key assists. Crucial contributions in the final third have come from players like Raul Garcia, Victor Munoz, Alejandro Catena, who have delivered important goals and assists.

Villarreal, sitting 3rd with 58 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 21 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals. The offensive threat is spearheaded by Georges Mikautadze, who leads the scoring with 9 goals. Support has come from Alberto Moleiro, Gerard Moreno, Karl Etta Eyong, who have chipped in with decisive contributions in attack.

Recent meetings between Osasuna and Villarreal have favored Villarreal, ending in a 2-2 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Alaves, Osasuna recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation.

Villarreal's last outing came against Real Sociedad, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Luiz Junior, Pedraza, Veiga, Navarro, Mourino, Moleiro, Gueye, Comesana, Pepe, Mikautadze, Moreno. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Osasuna are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, while Villarreal are likely to counter with a 4-4-2 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Osasuna's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Villarreal's games average 3.3 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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