Alaves got an extra week of rest ahead of this one following the postponement of their Villarreal clash, and that, of course, could go both ways ahead of this one. Last time out, Calleja's men were beaten comfortably by Valencia, something they have in common with their next opponents, and they return home here hoping to pick up their first win of the season. Alaves have lost all three games, conceding eight goals in the process, and they need to find an answer quickly, something they are capable of having put together a fine run at the end of last season to beat the drop. Osasuna were also beaten comfortably by Valencia last time out, but it has to be said the scoreline was a little deceiving. Osasuna put in an impressive first half performance, but they were put to bed after an excellent second half from Valencia. Jagoba Arrasate will take the positives from that last performance, especially having gone unbeaten in the three games before that, though two of those games were draws, and this could well be another draw here. 0:0
Deportivo Alaves have lost their last 4 matches (LaLiga). Osasuna have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 5 away matches (LaLiga). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Osasuna's last 6 away games (LaLiga). Deportivo Alaves have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Osasuna in all competitions. Osasuna are undefeated in their last 7 matches against Deportivo Alaves in all competitions.
Alaves welcome Ruben Duarte back for this one following suspension and the centre-back is suspected to come straight back in. There are two injury conerns for Javi Calleja to worry about. Pere Pons and Javier Lopez are both doubts for this one. Mamadou Sylla is expected to come in up top instead of John Guidetti. Ante Budimir is back and fit ahead of this one, but he is not expected to start given Kike Garcia's impressive form. Kike Barja does remain out, however, as he is still struggling with a facial injury that will keep him out until October. Elsewhere, few changes are expected, despite a heavy defeat last time out.
Alaves welcome Ruben Duarte back for this one following suspension and the centre-back is suspected to come straight back in. There are two injury conerns for Javi Calleja to worry about. Pere Pons and Javier Lopez are both doubts for this one. Mamadou Sylla is expected to come in up top instead of John Guidetti. Ante Budimir is back and fit ahead of this one, but he is not expected to start given Kike Garcia's impressive form. Kike Barja does remain out, however, as he is still struggling with a facial injury that will keep him out until October. Elsewhere, few changes are expected, despite a heavy defeat last time out.
Alaves got an extra week of rest ahead of this one following the postponement of their Villarreal clash, and that, of course, could go both ways ahead of this one. Last time out, Calleja's men were beaten comfortably by Valencia, something they have in common with their next opponents, and they return home here hoping to pick up their first win of the season. Alaves have lost all three games, conceding eight goals in the process, and they need to find an answer quickly, something they are capable of having put together a fine run at the end of last season to beat the drop. Osasuna were also beaten comfortably by Valencia last time out, but it has to be said the scoreline was a little deceiving. Osasuna put in an impressive first half performance, but they were put to bed after an excellent second half from Valencia. Jagoba Arrasate will take the positives from that last performance, especially having gone unbeaten in the three games before that, though two of those games were draws, and this could well be another draw here. 0:0
Deportivo Alaves have lost their last 4 matches (LaLiga). Osasuna have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 5 away matches (LaLiga). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Osasuna's last 6 away games (LaLiga). Deportivo Alaves have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Osasuna in all competitions. Osasuna are undefeated in their last 7 matches against Deportivo Alaves in all competitions.