Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(37) 16 Goals 24 (38)
(23) 17 Assists 24 (28)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.4)
29.8 Average Age 32.1
182.5 Average Height (cm) 179.8
(0.7) 0.7 Shots pg 1 (0.8)
(52%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 53% (50%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.9)
(1.2) 0.9 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Osasuna
Rayo Vallecano
Player Reason Status Rating
Kike Barja Doubtful 6.43
Ante Budimir Doubtful 6.76
Javi Ontiveros Doubtful 5.81
Player Reason Status Rating
Martín Merquelanz Out 6.58
Esteban Saveljich Doubtful 6.53

Team News

Osasuna
Rayo Vallecano
  • Ante Budimir, Kike Barja and Javier Ontiveros all remain doubts, as they have been for the last week or so.
  • Osasuna are not expected to make any changes having picked up a win last time out.
  • Jagoba Arrasate has been very consistent in his team selection and it's working.
  • Martin Marquelanz remains out with a knee injury and won't return until at least October.
  • There is a fresh doubt over centre-back Estebam Saveljich, but he is still hoping to be fit enough to start here.
  • Rayo aren't expected to make changes given their impressive run of form.

Prediction

  • Osasuna have enjoyed a respectable start to the season, and it seems they have a knack of picking up comeback wins, already completing two comeback 3-2 wins this season.
  • The latest saw them defeat Mallorca over the weekend thanks to goals from Jose Angel, Inigo Perez and Javi Martinez.
  • Osasuna are now on 11 points for the season having won three and drawn two of their first seven games, a return Jagoba Arrasate will be very pleased with.
  • The feeling is much the same on the other side here, with Rayo Vallecano on a stunning run of form, the likes of which few thought they were capable of coming into this campaign.
  • Radamel Falcao was on target for the third straight game last time out as they defeated Cadiz 3-1, Alvaro Garcia and Isi Palazon also chipping in with goals.
  • That's now five games unbeaten for Rayo, four of which have been wins, and they have every chance of picking up something here, though it might just be a draw.
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