Deportivo Alaves - Osasuna

Can Deportivo Alaves maintain their defensive discipline as they host Osasuna at Estadio Mendizorroza on 6 September 2026 for this LaLiga matchday 4 clash? The hosts enter the fixture with a solid foundation, having secured a 1-0 win against Villarreal in their most recent outing. Antonio Sivera is expected to anchor the backline, while the midfield trio of Denis Suarez, Antonio Blanco, and Pablo Ibanez will look to dictate the tempo. Antonio Martinez remains sidelined through injury, forcing a slight reshuffle in the squad's approach to ball retention against a visiting side known for its industrious style.

Osasuna arrive in strong form, buoyed by a narrow 1-0 victory over Getafe and a 2-1 win at Celta Vigo. With Aimar Oroz and Jorge Herrando unavailable, the visitors will rely on the experience of Ante Budimir to lead the line. The two sides last met in April 2026, playing out a 2-2 draw, and this encounter promises similar tactical intensity. Osasuna will aim to exploit space behind the Alaves full-backs, while the home side will look to leverage their recent clean sheet momentum to stifle the visitors' creative outlets.