7M - Match Preview: Elche vs Osasuna Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions & Preview - 13th February 2026

With both Elche and Osasuna positioned comfortably in the mid-table, each side will aim to strengthen their standing when they meet on Friday at the Estadio Martínez Valero. Securing another three points could prove crucial for their respective objectives in this La Liga season.

Osasuna will look to extend the gap between themselves and Elche in the La Liga table when the two teams face off this coming Friday. The hosts, meanwhile, will be eager to prevent that gap from widening further.

In terms of goal-scoring, Elche have shown potential for productivity, having netted 16 times in their last ten matches. This averages out to 1.6 goals per game. However, they conceded 19 goals during that period, an average of 1.9 per match, and kept a clean sheet on two occasions.

Osasuna are not the most prolific scorers. They found the net 18 times across their previous ten fixtures, averaging 1.8 goals per game. They allowed 12 goals against, an average of 1.2 per match, and also recorded two clean sheets.

The last encounter between Elche and Osasuna ended in a stalemate. With neither side willing to yield, the final scoreline read 1-1. The best betting odds for a draw at full-time are currently offered at 9/4.

Elche vs Osasuna Prediction

Elche Form

Elche have endured a difficult period in their last three matches, failing to secure any points. They suffered a 3-2 defeat to Levante, followed by a 1-3 loss against Barcelona. A third consecutive defeat came at the hands of Real Sociedad, who emerged 3-1 winners. In their past six home La Liga matches, Elche managed a modest two victories. They also drew two and lost two, scoring 13 goals while conceding ten.

Osasuna Form

Osasuna are unbeaten in their last three matches. They began this run with a 1-3 away win against Rayo Vallecano, followed by a 2-2 draw with Villarreal, and most recently a 1-2 victory over Celta Vigo. In their last six away La Liga fixtures, Osasuna secured two wins, one draw, and three defeats. During these matches, they scored seven goals and conceded eight.

The two teams are rated fairly evenly by bookmakers. However, considering current form and Elche's recent struggles, Osasuna arguably presents the value bet for this fixture.

Elche's La Liga record this season stands at five wins, nine draws, and nine defeats. Osasuna have recorded eight wins, five draws, and ten defeats in the competition.

Elche vs Osasuna Stats

In 9 of Elche's last 11 matches, the total goals scored exceeded 2.5.

In Elche's last 6 home matches, the total goals scored exceeded 2.5.

In Elche's last 6 home La Liga matches, the total goals scored exceeded 2.5.

In 6 of Elche's last 7 La Liga matches, the total goals scored exceeded 3.5.

In 7 of Elche's last 8 La Liga matches, the total goals scored exceeded 2.5.

In 12 of Osasuna's last 14 away La Liga matches, the total goals scored were under 3.5.

In Osasuna's last 5 matches, the total goals scored exceeded 2.5.

In Osasuna's last 4 La Liga matches, the total goals scored exceeded 2.5.

In 6 of Osasuna's last 8 away matches, the total goals scored exceeded 2.5.

In 4 of Osasuna's last 5 matches, the total goals scored exceeded 3.5.

Elche vs Osasuna Squads

Elche Squad

Home team coach Eder Sarabia (45) will select his lineup against Osasuna from the squad listed below (goals scored/La Liga appearances this season in brackets):
Alejandro Iturbe (0/0), Inaki Pena (0/16), Matias Dituro (0/7), Adria Pedrosa (1/16), Albert Niculaesei (0/0), Buba Sangare (0/0), Hector Fort (1/9), Leo Petrot (0/20), Nico Salvador (0/0), Pedro Bigas (0/16), Victor Chust (0/17), Aleix Febas (2/22), Alex Herraiz (0/0), Alex Sanchez (0/1), Federico Redondo (0/7), Gonzalo Villar (0/1), Grady Diangana (1/13), John Donald (1/13), Josan (0/12), Marc Aguado (0/22), Martim Neto (2/19), Tobias Christensen (0/0), Yago Santiago (0/7), Adam Boayar (1/6), Alvaro Rodriguez (5/20), Andre Silva (5/17), David Affengruber (0/22), German Valera (4/22), Lucas Cepeda (0/2), Piri (0/0), Rafa Mir (6/18), Tete Morente (0/0).

Osasuna Squad

Manager Lisci will pick his starting XI from the following players (goals scored/La Liga appearances this season in brackets):

Aitor Fernandez (0/0), Rafael Fernandez (0/0), Sergio Herrera (0/23), Alejandro Catena (2/21), Flavien Boyomo (1/20), Javi Galan (0/11), Jorge Herrando (0/19), Juan Cruz (0/12), Valentin Rosier (0/16), Abel Bretones (1/19), Aimar Oroz (0/17), Iker Munoz (0/9), Inigo Arguibide (0/5), Jon Moncayola (0/21), Lucas Torro (0/21), Ander Yoldi (0/0), Ante Budimir (11/22), Asier Osambela (1/9), Enrique Barja (0/15), Iker Benito (1/5), Moi Gomez (0/17), Raul Garcia (4/22), Raul Moro (0/2), Ruben Garcia (2/21), Victor Munoz (4/23).

Elche vs Osasuna Team News

Osasuna reportedly have just two players unavailable through suspension as they prepare for Friday's match. Lucas Torro has accumulated too many penalty points and will not be part of the Osasuna squad for this fixture.

Elche vs Osasuna H2H

Elche and Osasuna shared the points in their most recent meeting, which ended 1-1. The best odds for a draw at full-time are currently 9/4. Elche have a 0% win rate against Osasuna in recent encounters, with Osasuna winning three of the last nine matches. The overall record in the last nine meetings reads 0 wins for Elche, 6 draws, and 3 wins for Osasuna—a factor worth considering for your betting strategy.

Elche vs Osasuna Results

Betting on both teams to score in recent meetings between Elche and Osasuna would have been profitable. Both teams found the net in seven of their previous nine encounters. The best odds for both teams to score in this match are currently priced at 10/11.

Elche vs Osasuna Betting Tips

Ante Budimir is enjoying an excellent season, having scored 11 goals across all competitions. He has also netted five times in his last six appearances, and Osasuna will undoubtedly look to him to maintain this form against Elche on Friday.

In their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, Elche won four, drew four, and lost two. Osasuna, in their last 10 away games, won four, drew three, and lost three. Goals have been a frequent feature in Elche's recent home games, often at both ends. Both teams scored in six of their last 10 home matches. Similarly, both teams found the net in six of Osasuna's last 10 away league fixtures.

Under 2.5 goals occurred in three of the last nine meetings between these rivals. Elche averaged 0.88 goals per game in those matches, while Osasuna averaged 1.32. Both teams not to score was a winning bet twice during that period. Over 2.5 goals was a feature in eight of Elche's last ten matches across all competitions, during which they averaged 1.5 goals per game. In seven of Osasuna's last ten games, the total goals exceeded 2.5, with Osasuna averaging two goals per match in that span.

Tips

Osasuna to win

Elche appear to be lacking form and confidence, which could be decisive in this fixture. With the home side seemingly low on confidence, Osasuna represents the value bet.