- Osasuna have won the last 2 meetings between the clubs, including a 3-1 away win in LaLiga 2025/2026.
- Osasuna are 12th in LaLiga 2026/2027 with 7 points from 5 matches, so they come into this game with some cushion.
- Rayo Vallecano are 15th with 4 points from 5, so Los Franjirrojos are under more pressure to secure a win.
Ante Budimir a reliable anytime goalscorer
A classic block-vs-press battle is on the cards when Luis Ramis' pragmatic Osasuna take on Benet San Jose's intense Rayo Vallecano at Estadio El Sadar on Saturday. The hosts have the edge in this fixture, having won the last 2 head-to-head meetings.
Ramis has been in charge of Osasuna since 1st July 2026 and has already moulded his side into a typical Osasuna team that doesn't try to do too much, but is solid in shape, effective in its direct play and efficient from set pieces. Ante Budimir is their main goal threat with 4 goals in 5 in LaLiga 2026/2027 and he has been on target four of their last 5 goals, which should make him a reliable pick in the anytime goalscorer market.
San Jose also took charge of Rayo on 1 July 2026 and has remained true to his philosophy of playing with intensity, pressing aggressively and transitioning quickly on the counter. Sergio Camello has been the biggest threat in their attack with 6 goals in 5 games in the 2026/2027 campaign and he has scored 5 of their last 7, so he also looks a good pick to score at any time this weekend.
Osasuna have the home edge
Osasuna's home record in 2026/2027 stands at one win, one draw and one defeat in three attempts with an average of 0.33 goals per game scored and 0.67 conceded at home. Rayo are still chasing their first away win of the season in 2026/2027 after three road games in which they have failed to win and lost.
This match will almost certainly be a gritty contest with home advantage tipping the scales in Osasuna's favour and Rayo not having won either of their last two away games against Osasuna, so the hosts look likelier winners. However, the odds for Osasuna at 2.0 are a bit short with Rayo 3.8 and the draw 3.25, so we're happy to play the draw no bet option in favour of the visitors.
Under 2.5 goals at 1.8 is also in play here because it fits the script for a cagey matchup between two teams that have each lost their way, but with Osasuna's set-piece prowess and Rayo's pressing ability, it's a bit of a toss-up for both teams to score - so we'll sit on the sidelines for now.
