Seventh-placed Osasuna will go one-on-one with 9th-placed Girona at the El Sadar Stadium on Sunday at 16:30 GMT in a match that could impact the final positions for these two sides on the La Liga table.
Osasuna aims to maintain their 7th spot on the La Liga table as they face Girona in the final match of the season on Sunday.
Girona, on the other hand, looks to climb up the table with a win that will push them ahead of Osasuna and solidify their position in the top half of the table.
Key Highlights
Can Osasuna Keep Their 7th-Place Spot?
Osasuna’s form has been unpredictable, affecting their chances of challenging for European places.
They have won two and lost three of their last five matches, collecting six points and dropping nine. This run puts Real Betis, who sit sixth, nine points ahead of Osasuna, effectively eliminating them from European qualification.
Despite this, Osasuna will aim to hold on to their seventh spot in the final match of the season. With 50 points, they are level on points with 8th-placed Athletic Club and one point ahead of Girona, Rayo Vallecano, and Sevilla. A loss on Sunday could see them drop down to 12th place if results elsewhere don’t go in their favor, underlining the significance of the clash with Girona.
Can Girona Improve on their Current 9th-Place on the Final Day?
Girona currently has 49 points, one behind Osasuna. A win could potentially help them advance up the table and strengthen their position in the final La Liga standings.
Girona has only won one of their last five games, drawing two and losing the other two. Their inability to win in the four-match span has made it difficult for them to climb up the table. However, they look to bolster their ranking with a victory over Osasuna on Sunday.
Injury Report
Osasuna
Osasuna will be without two players in their match against Girona on Sunday. Central midfielder Darko Brasanac has been out since April 9, 2023, with a cruciate ligament rupture, missing ten matches so far. Right-back Nacho Vidal is also unavailable for selection with muscular problems and has missed six matches since May 1, 2023.
Girona
Girona will be without defensive midfielder Ibrahima Kebe, who has knee problems and has been out of selection since June 1, 2022, missing 43 matches so far.
Possible Lineups
Osasuna
S. Herrera; M. Sanchez, David Garcia, Ariane Hernandez, R. Pena; Lucas Torro, P. Ibanez; A. Ezzalzouli, A. Oroz, R. Garcia; E. Avila
Girona
P. Gazzaniga; A. Martinez, Juanpe, D. Lopez, M. Gutierrez; O. Romeu; V. Tsygankov, Y. Herrera, Reinier, V. Fernandez; V. Castellanos
Prediction
Osasuna will likely end their season at home with a win, aiming to increase their pressure, speed, and defense. Girona will maintain a compact structure and play offensively, waiting for the right moment to score. Ultimately, Osasuna is predicted to win and hold on to their 7th spot.
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