Osasuna - Racing Santander

Ante Budimir remains the focal point for Osasuna as they look to arrest a difficult run of form during this matchday 9 LaLiga encounter on 18 October 2026. The forward is expected to lead the line at Estadio El Sadar, supported by a midfield unit featuring Moi Gomez and Lucas Torro. Osasuna enter the contest following a challenging 5-2 defeat against Real Betis, highlighting a need for defensive stability in the absence of the injured Jorge Herrando. With Enrique Barja also sidelined, the hosts must find the cohesion that secured a 1-0 victory over Getafe earlier in the campaign.

Racing Santander arrive in Pamplona aiming to build on a hard-fought 2-2 draw with Valencia. Their attacking setup, featuring Yassir Zabiri and Inigo Vicente, will look to exploit any gaps left by the home side. Despite a heavy loss to Barcelona recently, Racing have shown they can find the net, as seen in their 2-1 win against Deportivo Alaves. With Matteo Prati ruled out, the visitors will rely on the creativity of Sergio Canales to dictate the pace of the game. Both teams are searching for consistency in a match that could prove pivotal for their respective seasons.