Preview: Girona vs. Osasuna - prediction, team news, lineups

[(Girona) Strength]:
1. Girona are currently on the verge of the relegation zone. In this home game against relegation rivals, Girona will surely do their best to secure points.
2. Girona have achieved a record of 2 wins and 1 draw in their last three La Liga home games against CA Osasuna.

[(Girona) Neutral]:
1. In their last four league matches, Girona have shown a pattern of alternating wins and losses, reflecting notably inconsistent form in the league recently.
2. In their last 20 matches, Girona have seen goals scored in the first half in as many as 18 games.

[(Girona) Weakness]:
1. Girona lost to Atletico Madrid in their last league home game, ending their five-game unbeaten run at home in the league.
2. So far this season, Girona have averaged fewer than one goal scored per match in their home league games, while conceding close to two goals on average at home.
3. Girona have conceded goals in the second half in five of their last six league matches, indicating a decline in defensive focus after halftime.

[(CA Osasuna) Strength]:
1. CA Osasuna have lost only to La Liga leaders Barcelona in their last five league matches, demonstrating solid recent form in the competition.

[(CA Osasuna) Weakness]:
1. CA Osasuna have only won 3 of their last 20 away games, showing a low away win rate.
2. Before this round, CA Osasuna had not won any away games in the league and were currently at the bottom of the league in terms of away record.
3. Before this round, CA Osasuna have scored the fewest away goals in the league (tied), with their away point total nearly only one-tenth of their home tally and their away goals roughly one-fifth of those scored at home.
4. In four of their last five away league matches, CA Osasuna have gone into halftime with a 0-0 scoreline but conceded goals in the second half, indicating a decline in defensive focus after the break during away fixtures.
5. In their last three encounters in La Liga, the home team have ultimately emerged victorious on each occasion.

[Tips]:
Currently, there is little difference in performance between Girona and CA Osasuna, with both teams facing relegation pressure.

Girona have shown relatively consistent form both at home and away this season, while CA Osasuna are strong at home and weak away from home. In their last three league encounters, the home team have emerged victorious each time.

However, in this crucial relegation battle, Girona failed to earn the bookies' enough favor at home.

CA Osasuna are favored to secure a positive result.

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