Girona will seek to secure consecutive victories in La Liga as they host Osasuna this Saturday evening. Currently, Girona is positioned 17th in the league, just two points above the relegation zone, while Osasuna sits in 12th, three points clear of the bottom three.
Match Preview: Girona vs Osasuna
This season, Girona holds a record of four wins, six draws, and eight defeats after 18 matches, totaling 18 points. They are only two points ahead of the relegation-threatened Valencia. Michel’s squad has recently shown improvement, winning two of their last three matches, including victories over Real Sociedad and Mallorca, despite a loss to Atletico Madrid.
Defensively, Girona struggles significantly, having conceded 34 goals, which is the highest in La Liga this season. This alarming statistic raises concerns about their chances of avoiding relegation. Last season, the Catalan side encountered difficulties, finishing 16th. In contrast, they had a much stronger performance in the 2023-24 season, placing third.
Historically, Girona has a mixed record against Osasuna, with ten wins, four draws, and ten losses from 24 meetings. In their most recent encounter in April 2025, Osasuna triumphed 2-1.
Osasuna’s Current Standing
Osasuna finished ninth last season, narrowly missing European qualification, tied with Rayo Vallecano on points. This term, they have recorded five wins, four draws, and nine defeats, resulting in 19 points and their current 12th place standing, only three points above the relegation zone.
In their last two matches, Osasuna earned four points, overcoming Alaves and holding Athletic Bilbao to a 1-1 draw. The team has performed well in recent weeks, winning four out of their last six matches in all competitions, losing just once since November 22.
Team News and Key Players
- Girona Injuries: Juan Carlos, Donny van de Beek, Portu, and possibly Cristhian Stuani and Abel Ruiz.
- Osasuna Injuries: Enzo Boyomo and Iker Benito are unavailable due to injury, while Abel Bretones returns after suspension.
Girona’s Vladyslav Vanat has been a key contributor, scoring four goals in La Liga this season. In Osasuna’s lineup, Ante Budimir will lead the attack, while Raul Garcia, who has netted three league goals, might start on the bench.
Predictions
The expected starting lineups include:
| Girona | Osasuna |
|---|---|
| Gazzaniga | Herrera |
| Martinez | Rosier |
| Reis | Herrando |
| Blind | Catena |
| Moreno | Bretones |
| Witsel | Moncayola |
| Martin | Torro |
| Tsygankov | Munoz |
| Lemar | Oroz |
| Gil | Ruben Garcia |
| Vanat | Budimir |
Both teams are coming off promising performances, but with Girona gaining momentum recently, a hard-fought draw seems a likely outcome in this matchup. Our prediction is a 1-1 tie, reflecting both teams’ current form.
