TIPS - Espanyol VS Osasuna

[(Espanyol) Strength]:
1. In the first two rounds of the new season, Espanyol have achieved an unbeaten start with 1 win and 1 draw, accumulating 4 points and temporarily sitting in 9th place in the league. Although they have not yet entered the European qualification zone, they are only a few points away from the top four. A home game against Osasuna, who are under relegation pressure, presents a prime opportunity to secure points. A victory in this game could help Espanyol further close the gap with the upper-tier teams and establish a psychological advantage for the upcoming fixtures.
2. Espanyol have recorded one win and one draw in their last two La Liga games, remaining unbeaten and demonstrating solid form. Their previous league outing ended in a 2-2 away draw against Real Sociedad.
3. Espanyol achieved two consecutive home victories recently. Their performance at home has been excellent. In their last home game, they won 2-1 against Atletico Madrid.
4. Espanyol scored 16 goals in their last 10 games and conceded only 9 goals. The team have shown excellent performance in both offense and defense recently.
5. Espanyol won 6 consecutive games in AH recently, showing outstanding ability.

[(Espanyol) Weakness]:
1. Espanyol midfielder Javi Hernandez will miss this La Liga round due to a foot injury.

[(Osasuna) Strength]:
1. With 3 points from the first two rounds, Osasuna currently sit 13th in the league standings, just 2 points above the relegation zone. The team finished 9th in last season's standings. Another defeat in this game could plunge Osasuna into the relegation battle prematurely, fueling a sense of urgency that leaves no room for error. This \"must-win\" pressure underscores their unwavering determination to fight for a result.
2. In-form Osasuna recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last 4 games, showing good form. In the last round of La Liga, they won 1-0 against Valencia.
3. Osasuna scored 6 goals and conceded only 4 in the last 5 games with balanced performances on both ends.
4. Osasuna kept unbeaten in their last 9 encounters with 5 wins and 4 draws, being at a huge advantage.
5. Osasuna won 3 consecutive games in AH recently with a good trend.

[(Osasuna) Weakness]:
1. Osasuna defender Abel Bertones Cruz is suspended due to a red card in this league game.
2. Osasuna recorded 2 draws and 2 losses in their last 4 away games, struggling to secure a single victory. Their performance on the road has been poor. In their last away game, they lost 0-1 to Real Madrid.

[Tips]:
9th placed Espanyol have recorded one win and one draw in their last two La Liga games, remaining unbeaten and demonstrating solid form.

In-form Osasuna recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last 4 games, showing good form. They currently sit 13th in the league standings.

Osasuna kept unbeaten in their last 9 encounters with 5 wins and 4 draws, being at a huge advantage.

Thus, Osasuna should be expected more on this trip.

[Recommended]:
Osasuna (+0/0.5)