Read Valladolid vs. Osasuna Tips and Odds – 20/04/2025

• Fixture: Real Valladolid vs Osasuna
• Date: Sunday, 20 April 2025
• Venue: Estadio Municipal José Zorrilla, Valladolid, Spain

Match Preview

Real Valladolid host Osasuna at the Estadio José Zorrilla in what is shaping up to be a somber occasion for the home side. With just a handful of matches remaining, Valladolid are all but relegated from La Liga. Their return to the top flight has been a nightmare, and with only four wins from 31 matches, they sit rock-bottom—14 points from safety and needing nothing short of a miracle to avoid the drop. Even mathematically, their fate could be sealed this weekend if results elsewhere go against them. The sense of resignation is palpable among fans and players alike, with the focus already shifting to rebuilding for next season in the Segunda División.

Their recent results paint a bleak picture: five consecutive defeats, including a 4-2 loss at Atlético Madrid where early promise quickly evaporated. Defensive frailties have been a recurring theme, as Valladolid have shipped a league-high 69 goals. Injuries have only worsened their plight—first-choice goalkeeper Karl Hein remains out, while Luis Pérez and Juanmi Latasa are both doubts. One silver lining is the return of midfielder Mario Martín from suspension, but it’s unlikely to be enough to turn the tide.

Osasuna, on the other hand, arrive in much better spirits. Their 2-1 win over Girona last weekend has kept them in the hunt for a top-half finish, and they sit comfortably in mid-table, well clear of relegation. Vicente Moreno’s side have been hard to beat on the road, drawing three of their last six away matches, and have built their season on defensive solidity, with seven clean sheets to their name. Injury-wise, Osasuna are in decent shape, with only Bryan Zaragoza and Raúl García as minor doubts.

The reverse fixture saw Osasuna edge Valladolid 1-0, and history suggests another tight encounter. However, with Valladolid’s morale at rock-bottom and their fate all but sealed, Osasuna will see this as a prime opportunity to claim three points and keep their slim European hopes alive.

Key Players

Real Valladolid:

• Mamadou Sylla: Scored against Atlético Madrid and remains the main attacking threat.
• Mario Martín: Returns from suspension and will try to inject some fight into midfield.
• Javi Sánchez: The captain, tasked with holding together a defense that’s been under siege all season.

Osasuna:

• Ante Budimir: The Croatian striker is in fine form and Osasuna’s top scorer.
• Aimar Oroz: The creative spark in midfield, capable of unlocking defenses.
• Sergio Herrera: A reliable presence in goal, crucial to Osasuna’s strong defensive record.

Prediction

With Valladolid’s relegation all but confirmed, it’s hard to see them finding the motivation or quality to upset Osasuna. The visitors have more to play for and a far more settled squad. Expect Osasuna to control the game and take advantage of Valladolid’s low morale. A narrow away win is the most likely outcome, though a low-scoring draw can’t be ruled out given both sides’ recent scoring records.

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