The hosts secured a narrow 1-0 win away to Cadiz in the mid-week, while Real Sociedad are heading into the match on the back of a goalless draw at Real Betis.
Osasuna will be bidding to make it three consecutive wins in the La Liga when they host Real Sociedad at El Sadar on Friday night. The hosts secured a narrow 1-0 win away to Cadiz in the mid-week, while Real Sociedad are heading into the match on the back of a goalless draw at Real Betis. The victory helped Los Rojillos to move to eighth spot in the Spanish top flight standings, having collected 44 points from 31 games, Just three points adrift of sixth-placed Villarreal, who have a game in hand. The visitors, meanwhile, are sitting at the fourth position, with 55 points to their name, six clear of fifth-placed Betis.
🎟️ A la venta las entradas del partido frente a la @RealSociedad para el público general.
Igualmente, en el ‘Área del Socio’ está habilitada la cesión de abonos para el encuentro de mañana en El Sadar.#OsasunaRealSociedad
— C. A. OSASUNA (@Osasuna) April 27, 2023
Osasuna, have taken nine points from their last four outings courtesy of wins against Elche, Betis and Cadiz, which has put them in a strong position to challenge for a European qualification. Los Rojillos recorded their 12th top flight victory of the season against Cadiz on Tuesday evening thanks to Ruben Garcia Santos’s lone goal in the second-half. Jagob Arrasate’s side just needs to extend their winning run to couple more games and see where that takes them, but Osasuna have struggled at home, winning just eight of their 15 league-matches at El Sadar.
Real Sociedad, on the other hand, have taken just seven points from their last five games, but despite the wobble, Imanol Alguacil’s side remain in pole position to claim a spot in the Champions League for next season. La Real have won 16 top flight games this term and their recent success came against Rayo Vallecano (2-1) last Saturday courtesy of Alexander Sorloth’s 59th-minute equaliser and Floria Lejeune’s own goal nine minutes from time. After that, the White-Blue shared the spoils against their nearest challengers Betis on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, Real Sociedad have been strong on their travels, taking 27 points from a possible 45 so far.
Osasuna probable starting lineup: Herrera, Pena, Aridane, D Garcia, Cruz, Oroz, Moncayola, Ibanez, R Garcia, Budimir, Barja
Real Sociedad probable starting lineup: Remiro, Gorosabel, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Munoz, D Silva, Zubimendi, Merino, Mendez, Oyarzabal, Sorloth
Osasuna
Opponents | Score |
Cadiz | 0-1 (W) |
Betis | 3-2 (W) |
Rayo Vallecano | 2-1 (L) |
Elche | 2-1 (W) |
Athletic Bilbao | 1-1 (D) |
Real Sociedad
Opponents | Score |
Betis | 0-0 (D) |
Rayo Vallecano | 2-1 (W) |
Athletic Bilbao | 2-0 (W) |
Getafe | 2-0 (W) |
Villarreal | 2-0 (L) |
Last 5 match-results | Score |
Real Sociedad beat Osasuna | 2-0 |
Real Sociedad beat Osasuna | 1-0 |
Real Sociedad beat Osasuna | 1-0 |
Real Sociedad beat Osasuna | 0-2 |
Osasuna beat Real Sociedad | 1-3 |
The La Liga match between Osasuna and Real Sociedad will take place at El Sadar on Saturday at 12:30 am IST.
Osasuna vs Real Sociedad | Key Details |
Date | April 28 (Spain) |
Venue | El Sadar |
Kickoff time in Spain | 9:00 pm (Friday) |
Kickoff time in India | 12:30 am (Saturday) |
Football fans in India can live stream the match through Jio TV. Meanwhile, those in Spain can catch the live action via DAZN, DAZN La Liga and GOL Play.