Let's dive right into the deep end and talk about the upcoming LaLiga clash between Osasuna and Valencia. Now, Sergio Herrera, the sturdy man guarding Osasuna’s net, has been impressive with his 7.53 rating and 11 saves this season. Over at the Valencia camp, Giorgi Mamardashvili has been holding his own in the stickwork, albeit with slightly lower stats, clocking 6.85 rating and 8 saves.
For Valencia, Cristhian Mosquera has been bending it like, well, himself, with a rating of 7.33 and 1 goal to boot. Standouts Mouctar Diakhaby and Javier Guerra have also been performing admirably, each with a goal and a few shots on the target.
On the other hand, Osasuna’s claim to glory lies with the top-notch talent of Ante Budimir. This guy’s been anything but ordinary, sporting a 7.50 rating along with 3 goals. Rubén García and Flavien Boyomo give him notable backing, even if their goal count has been on the lean side.
In their past encounters, the results have been quite the story, tiller-tatter, with Osasuna and Valencia sharing 2 wins each and one match ending in a stalemate. But when it comes to their regular season records, Osasuna has been edging it out with 7 wins against Valencia’s 5.
Looking at the recent outings, Valencia experienced some bitter losses and a draw, not quite the record of winners now, is it? On the flip side, Osasuna has been grinding out results with a win, three draws, and a solitary loss. Who said football is just about wins?
So, taking everything into consideration, it's time to make our bold forecast. Judging by the recent forms, stalwart performances and compelling stats, it's likely that Osasuna will have the upper hand.
Albert’s Prediction: Osasuna by 1