Osasuna vs Espanyol Battle for LaLiga Survival

Osasuna and Espanyol, currently level on 42 points, are set for a crucial LaLiga encounter at El Sadar on Sunday. Both teams find themselves perilously close to the relegation zone with only two matches left in the season, making this fixture a pivotal moment in their fight for survival.

Osasuna enters the match having suffered three consecutive defeats, most recently losing at home to Atletico Madrid despite a late consolation goal. However, Alessio Lisci's side has demonstrated considerable strength at home throughout the season, securing nine victories.

Espanyol, meanwhile, arrives with renewed confidence following a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao. This win marked their first of 2026 and provided a much-needed boost after a long winless streak. Ante Budimir remains Osasuna's primary attacking threat, boasting 17 goals this season, including five headers.

Espanyol's away record is less impressive, with four wins on the road. The last head-to-head fixture between these two clubs concluded with a 1-0 victory for Espanyol. Victor Munoz will be unavailable for Osasuna due to a calf injury, adding to Lisci's selection challenges for this high-stakes game.