7M - Match Preview: Elche vs. Osasuna - Prediction, Team News, Lineups

Elche aims to halt a streak of three consecutive defeats in La Liga as they host Osasuna on Friday evening. Currently sitting 15th in the league, Elche is just two points above the relegation zone, while Osasuna stands ninth, five points behind sixth-placed Espanyol.

Match Overview

Elche has not recorded a victory in La Liga since a commanding 4-0 win over Rayo Vallecano in their final match of 2025, gathering only two points from their last six league outings. This poor form has left Eder Sarabia's team precariously close to relegation, holding 24 points after 23 matches.

Despite their struggles, Elche is only four points adrift of 10th-placed Athletic Bilbao, meaning a win on Friday could significantly shift their standings. They boast the seventh-best home record in La Liga this season, earning 20 points from 12 matches, and will be keen to capitalize against an Osasuna side that has only secured two away wins this campaign.

Historically, Elche has faced difficulty against Osasuna, managing only nine wins in their last 33 encounters. Their most recent victory over Osasuna came in November 2015. Earlier this season, the teams played to a 1-1 draw, replicating the scoreline from their last meeting at Elche in January 2023.

Osasuna enters this match in solid form, having registered three wins and one draw in their last four league matches, including a 2-1 win over Celta Vigo in their latest outing. Coach Alessio Lisci's squad has eight wins, five draws, and ten defeats this season, leaving them with 29 points in ninth place. They are just five points shy of a European qualification spot as they look to solidify their standing in the final months of the campaign.

However, to contend for a top-six finish, Lisci's team will need to rectify their away performance, as they have accumulated only eight points from 12 matches on the road.

Potential Lineups

Elche (Possible Starting XI):
Pena; Donald, Chust, Bigas, Petrot, Valera; Diangana, Neto, Febas; Rodriguez, Silva

Osasuna (Possible Starting XI):
Herrera; Rosier, Herrando, Catena, Galan; Torro, I Munoz; V Munoz, Oroz, Moro; Budimir

Prediction: Elche 1-1 Osasuna

While Osasuna is in better form, their struggles away could hinder their performance against a resilient Elche side at home. Thus, a share of the points seems likely on Friday night.