Alaves vs Osasuna Prediction - Sep 6, 2026

Alaves vs Osasuna prediction, odds and match preview

This Alaves vs Osasuna prediction looks at a tight La Liga meeting set for 17:30 GMT on September 6, 2026, at Estadio de Mendizorroza. It is Matchday 4, the table is still fresh, and both sides have enough defensive habits to make goal lovers a little nervous.

Alaves arrive in excellent mood. Under Quique Sánchez Flores, they have made their best top-flight start in 25 years, taking 7 points from three matches. A 3-0 win over Getafe, a 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano, and a 1-0 victory against Villarreal tell a clear story: this team is organised, patient, and happy to win without turning the match into chaos.

The summer also ended well for the home side. Alaves kept Antonio Blanco despite interest from elsewhere, while goalkeeper Antonio Sivera extended his contract until 2030. Those are not small details. Stability matters, especially for a club that often builds results on structure rather than fireworks.

There are still problems for Quique. Toni Martínez is out for 2 to 3 weeks with a calf issue, while Facundo Garcés is suspended. That puts more focus on Lucas Boyé, who scored the winner against Villarreal despite some physical discomfort, and Mariano Díaz, who already scored this season against Getafe. Pablo Ibáñez, facing his former club, could be important in midfield.

Tactical picture and team news before kick-off

Osasuna, meanwhile, are still settling under Luis Miguel Ramis, who arrived in June after the club moved on from Alessio Lisci. Ramis usually prefers a balanced 4-2-3-1, with compact lines and a clear idea: do not give opponents easy spaces. It is not always glamorous, but it can be very hard to break.

Ante Budimir should lead the line, with Aimar Oroz and Jon Moncayola adding creativity behind him. Sergio Herrera may also have a busy evening if Alaves turn their home pressure into chances. Valentin Rosier is expected to miss out with a hamstring injury, which weakens Osasuna’s defensive options on one side.

• Alaves are unbeaten so far this season with 2 wins and 1 draw.
• Osasuna are valued slightly higher, at €77.90m compared with Alaves’ €67.20m.
• The last head to head, played on April 5, 2026, ended 2-2.
• Osasuna are unbeaten in their last 10 La Liga away games at Mendizorroza.