Match Preview: Osasuna vs Mallorca
Date and time: 24 Aug 2024 at 15:00 UTC
Stadium: Estadio El Sadar
Location: Pamplona
Referee: Adrian Cordero
Historical Head-to-Head (H2H):
– 2024-05-14: Osasuna 1-1 Mallorca
– 2023-12-21: Mallorca 3-2 Osasuna
– 2023-03-31: Mallorca 0-0 Osasuna
– 2023-01-14: Osasuna 1-0 Mallorca
– 2022-05-22: Osasuna 0-2 Mallorca
– 2021-09-26: Mallorca 2-3 Osasuna
– 2020-07-19: Osasuna 2-2 Mallorca
– 2019-10-31: Mallorca 2-2 Osasuna
– 2019-01-20: Osasuna 2-0 Mallorca
– 2018-08-19: Mallorca 1-0 Osasuna
Team Formations and Key Players:
Osasuna:
– Formation: Likely to play a 4-4-2 formation.
– Starters:
– Goalkeeper: Sergio Herrera (1)
– Defenders: Jesús Areso (12), Alejandro Catena (24), Jorge Herrando (5), Abel Bretones (22)
– Midfielders: Iker Muñoz (18), Lucas Torró (6), Moi Gómez (16), Rubén García (14)
– Forwards: Ante Budimir (17), Aimar Oroz (10)
– Key Players:
– Rubén García: 2 shots on target, attacking threat
– Ante Budimir: Forward presence
– Sergio Herrera: Solid goalkeeper
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Mallorca:
– Formation: Likely to play a 4-2-3-1 formation.
– Starters:
– Goalkeeper: Dominik Greif (1)
– Defenders: Pablo Maffeo (23), Martin Valjent (24), Antonio Raíllo (21), Johan Mojica (22)
– Midfielders: Sergi Darder (10), Omar Mascarell (5), Samú Costa (12)
– Forwards: Takuma Asano (11), Dani Rodríguez (14), Vedat Muriqi (7)
– Key Players:
– Vedat Muriqi: 1 goal, 3 shots on target
– Dani Rodríguez: Creative force, 1 assist
– Dominik Greif: Reliable goalkeeper
Recent Form:
Osasuna:
– Recent 1-1 draw against Leganes in La Liga.
– Mixed results in friendlies: loss to Deportivo Alaves (2-1), draw with Mirandes (1-1), win against Real Sociedad (2-1).
Mallorca:
– Recent 1-1 draw with Real Madrid in La Liga indicating potential.
– Strong form in friendlies: undefeated with wins against high-level teams like Crewe Alexandra (3-1), Barnsley (1-0), Poblense (5-0).
Strengths and Considerations:
Osasuna:
– Strengths: Home advantage at Estadio El Sadar, capable of strong defenses.
– Considerations: Need to finish chances more effectively; maintain focus against a potentially dangerous Mallorca attack.
Mallorca:
– Strengths: Solid attacking lineup with Muriqi, strong midfield presence from Darder.
– Considerations: Maintaining defensive discipline, especially away from home.
Prediction:
Given the recent form, home advantage for Osasuna, and both teams’ performances:
– Final Score: Osasuna 1-1 Mallorca
– Predicted Scorers:
– Osasuna: Ante Budimir
– Mallorca: Vedat Muriqi
Expect a closely contested match with both teams vying for early-season points, resulting in a balanced draw.
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