Alaves vs Osasuna Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Deportivo Alaves remain in the relegation battle in La Liga as they now take on a European chasing Osasuna side up in the Basque Country on Sunday evening.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN have the exclusive rights to La Liga games in the USA, so any game may be televised on one of their affiliated channels
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Alaves preview: Improved Alaves
It has been a tough start for Quique Sanchez Flores in terms of results, but the former Watford boss has improved the performance level of the battling Alaves, as they hover just outside of the danger zone after the return from the break.
They went into the break on the back of a thrilling 4-3 defeat of Celta Vigo at Balaidos, having, remarkably, been 3-0 down after 37 minutes in Galicia against the UEFA Champions League chasing Celta.
Osasuna preview: Chasing Europe
Alessio Lisci is known for being a defensive-minded coach but the former Mirandes boss has been able to majorly improve the style of football with some really exciting players, such as new Spain international Victor Munoz, who scored on debut for his country against Serbia last week.
Osasuna are playing a fun style and also chasing European qualification as they sit just a point outside of the top seven in La Liga, only seven behind fifth - which could be enough for UEFA Champions League football.
Alaves team news: Denis Suarez suspended
Versatile midfielder Denis Suarez, formerly of Arsenal, is missing for Alaves this weekend as he is unavailable due to suspension against Osasuna.
Predicted XI (4-4-2): Antonio Sivera; Jonny, Tenaglia, Jon Pacheco, Vitor Parada; Angel Perez, Antonio Blanco, Pablo Ibanez, Carles Alena; Lucas Boye, Toni Martinez
Unavailable: Garces (Disciplinary), Denis Suarez (Suspended)
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Osasuna team news: Nothing fresh
There are no fresh injury concerns or suspension issues for Osasuna to deal with this weekend and so they will be able to name an unchanged eleven in the Basque Country.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Sergio Herrera; Rosier, Boyomo, Alejandro Catena, Javi Galan; Jon Moncayola, Iker Munoz; Raul Garcia, Aimar Oroz, Victor Munoz; Budimir
Unavailable: Iker Benito (Injured)
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Alaves vs Osasuna prediction
Alaves have begun to play with a bit more abandon in the final third as shown by their remarkable comeback a couple of weeks ago. Osasuna play some entertaining football and that could lead to quite a fun watch for the neutral at the Mendizarrozza in Vitoria-Gasleiz this weekend.
Alaves vs Osasuna tip: Both teams to score
