Osasuna v Malaga prediction

La Liga · Sun, 22 Nov 2026 16:00 GMT · Estadio El Sadar

Updated 7 Nov 2026, 20:34 UK · refreshed continuously

TACTIX’s free model pick for Osasuna v Malaga, La Liga on Sun, 22 Nov 2026 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Osasuna host Malaga in La Liga on Sunday 22 November (kick-off 16:00 UK).

The key numbers

Malaga have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Seven of Osasuna’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in seven of Osasuna’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Osasuna have two wins, three draws and two defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.29 points per game, scoring 0.86 and conceding 0.86. Osasuna have scored 12 goals, the fifth-fewest of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 12 games, ranked per game). Osasuna have conceded 23 goals, the fourth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Seven of Malaga’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in nine of Malaga’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Malaga have two wins, two draws and four defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 1.50. Malaga have scored nine goals, the third-fewest of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 12 games, ranked per game). Malaga have conceded 23 goals, the fourth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Osasuna (16th) and Malaga (20th) are seven points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Osasuna the stronger side, 198 rating points above Malaga (Osasuna 1408, Malaga 1210, after at least 50 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 11 March 2019, finished Malaga 1–2 Osasuna.

Team news

Predicted Osasuna XI (4-3-3): A. Fernández, A. Bretones, Catena, F. Boyomo, V. Rosier, Moncayola, M. Gómez, L. Torró, A. Budimir, R. Moro, J. Dubasin — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Ante Budimir (5.5 per match over 12 appearances, eight goals) and Aitor Fernández (3.5 per match over six appearances) have been Osasuna’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Osasuna (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Ante Budimir averages 2.7 shots per 90 over 1220 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last 10 appearances. Aitor Fernández averages 3.3 saves per 90 over 540 minutes, with two or more saves in four of the last six appearances.

Predicted Malaga XI (4-1-4-1): A. Herrero, Rafita, F. Calero, E. Galilea, Á. Recio, D. Lorenzo, C. Dotor, D. Larrubia, R. Enríquez, A. Ben Cheikh, A. Heredia — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, David Larrubia (4.3 per match over 12 appearances) and Adrián Niño Heredia (4.0 per match over eight appearances, five goals and one assist) have been Malaga’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Malaga (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), David Larrubia averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 948 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. Adrián Niño Heredia averages 4.1 shots per 90 over 460 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last eight appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sun, 22 Nov 2026 16:00 GMT · La Liga · Estadio El Sadar
Head-to-head (last 2): Osasuna 2 · draws 0 · Malaga 0 · 3 goals/game
Recent form: Osasuna 2W 1D 2L · Malaga 1W 1D 3L

Osasuna v Malaga (La Liga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 7 November 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.63 / 1.25

Goals

against 1.88 / 1.88 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

3.86 / 5.14

Corners

against 6.14 / 5.71 · 4 of the last 4 over 9.5

over 7 matches

3.57 / 4.86

Shots on target

against 5.57 / 6.29 · 3 of the last 4 over 8.5

over 7 matches

3 / 2.86

Cards

against 1.29 / 2.57 · 3 of the last 4 over 3.5

over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 7 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 7 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Osasuna for / against	Line	Malaga for / against
Goals scored	1.63 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.25 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	3.86 for · 6.14 against n 7 Last 5	9.5standard	5.14 for · 5.71 against n 7 Last 5
Shots	11.71 for · 17.71 against n 7 Last 5	19.5standard	11.57 for · 18.43 against n 7 Last 5
Shots on target	3.57 for · 5.57 against n 7 Last 5	8.5standard	4.86 for · 6.29 against n 7 Last 5
Fouls committed	15.29 for · 9.43 against n 7 Last 5	21.5standard	12.14 for · 11.29 against n 7 Last 5
Cards shown	3 for · 1.29 against n 7 Last 5	3.5standard	2.86 for · 2.57 against n 7 Last 5

Osasuna

Osasuna Goalkeeper

Osasuna — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
Aitor Fernández	6	90540 min	203.3 /90	91.5 /90	00 /90
Sergio Herrera	6	90540 min	111.8 /90	81.3 /90	00 /90

Osasuna — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Osasuna before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
Aitor Fernández n 8	84.5	3.9 6/5
Sergio Herrera n 8	90	1.8 3/1

Osasuna Defensive

Osasuna — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
Abel Bretones	12	82979 min	272.5 /90	90.8 /90	10.1 /90	565.1 /90	161.5 /90	30.3 /90
Catena	11	90990 min	151.4 /90	121.1 /90	40.4 /90	454.1 /90	151.4 /90	30.3 /90
Íñigo Arguibide	8	79629 min	111.6 /90	30.4 /90	30.4 /90	284 /90	101.4 /90	00 /90
F. Boyomo	7	80561 min	111.8 /90	30.5 /90	40.6 /90	193 /90	50.8 /90	00 /90
V. Rosier	5	72361 min	112.7 /90	71.7 /90	10.2 /90	215.2 /90	82 /90	30.7 /90
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Osasuna — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Osasuna before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Abel Bretones n 8	77.4	1.3 8/1	0.9 5/1	—
A. Budimir n 8	79.8	2 5/5	1 4/2	—
Moncayola n 8	70.9	1.4 5/3	0.8 4/1	—
Rubén García n 8	60.9	2 6/2	1.1 3/3	—
Catena n 8	90	1.8 8/5	0.8 3/2	—
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Osasuna — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Osasuna before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Abel Bretones n 8	77.4	2.3 6/4
A. Budimir n 8	79.8	1 3/3
Moncayola n 8	70.9	1.6 6/4
Rubén García n 8	60.9	3.3 8/6
Catena n 8	90	1.6 4/4
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Osasuna Attacking

Osasuna — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
A. Budimir	12	78930 min	80.8 /90	00 /90	292.8 /90	171.6 /90	30.3 /90	101 /90
Jonathan Dubasin	11	44489 min	00 /90	00 /90	91.7 /90	50.9 /90	71.3 /90	40.7 /90
Raúl García	9	51463 min	10.2 /90	10.2 /90	132.5 /90	61.2 /90	20.4 /90	51 /90
Raul Moro	8	42335 min	00 /90	00 /90	41.1 /90	10.3 /90	71.9 /90	92.4 /90
Moncayola	12	74882 min	00 /90	00 /90	20.2 /90	20.2 /90	50.5 /90	10.1 /90
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Osasuna — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Osasuna before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Abel Bretones n 8	77.4	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
A. Budimir n 8	79.8	2.3 7/5	1 5/2
Moncayola n 8	70.9	0.2 1/0	0.2 1/0
Rubén García n 8	60.9	1.5 4/3	0.6 3/0
Catena n 8	90	0.5 3/1	0.4 3/0
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Osasuna — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Osasuna before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Abel Bretones n 8	77.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
A. Budimir n 8	79.8	0.6 4/0	0 0/0
Moncayola n 8	70.9	0 0/0	0 0/0
Rubén García n 8	60.9	0 0/0	0.2 1/0
Catena n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
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Malaga

Malaga Goalkeeper

Malaga — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
Alfonso Herrero	12	901080 min	453.8 /90	191.6 /90	00 /90

Malaga — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Malaga before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
Alfonso Herrero n 8	90	3.8 8/7

Malaga Defensive

Malaga — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
Rafita	12	79946 min	121.1 /90	131.2 /90	80.8 /90	464.4 /90	80.8 /90	20.2 /90
Ángel Recio	10	90900 min	111.1 /90	60.6 /90	80.8 /90	282.8 /90	60.6 /90	00 /90
Einar Galilea	9	80721 min	101.2 /90	121.5 /90	30.4 /90	253.1 /90	91.1 /90	30.4 /90
Puga	9	64572 min	294.6 /90	101.6 /90	60.9 /90	568.8 /90	142.2 /90	30.5 /90
José Salinas	9	49445 min	132.6 /90	51 /90	20.4 /90	275.5 /90	71.4 /90	10.2 /90
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Malaga — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Malaga before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Alfonso Herrero n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0.3 2/0	—
David Larrubia n 8	80.5	1.4 5/3	1 5/2	—
Rafita n 8	76.1	0.4 3/0	1.9 7/5	—
Chupe n 8	74.1	1.2 4/3	0.9 4/2	—
Carlos Dotor n 8	72.3	1.9 7/4	1.1 6/1	—
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Malaga — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Malaga before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
David Larrubia n 8	80.5	3.1 7/5
Rafita n 8	76.1	1.3 6/3
Chupe n 8	74.1	0.6 4/0
Carlos Dotor n 8	72.3	2.6 6/6
Dani Lorenzo n 8	69.6	2.4 6/3
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Malaga Attacking

Malaga — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Chupe	11	78863 min	10.1 /90	00 /90	181.9 /90	70.7 /90	40.4 /90	60.6 /90
Adrián Niño Heredia	8	58460 min	51 /90	10.2 /90	214.1 /90	132.5 /90	40.8 /90	40.8 /90
H. Abaida	2	1733 min	00 /90	00 /90	12.7 /90	00 /90	12.7 /90	12.7 /90
Eneko Jauregi	1	4545 min	00 /90	00 /90	12 /90	12 /90	00 /90	00 /90
David Larrubia	12	79948 min	00 /90	00 /90	100.9 /90	40.4 /90	181.7 /90	302.8 /90
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Malaga — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Malaga before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Alfonso Herrero n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
David Larrubia n 8	80.5	0.7 3/2	0.3 1/1
Rafita n 8	76.1	0.3 2/0	0.1 1/0
Chupe n 8	74.1	2 7/3	0.9 4/2
Carlos Dotor n 8	72.3	1.4 6/2	0.8 4/1
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Malaga — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Malaga before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Alfonso Herrero n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
David Larrubia n 8	80.5	0 0/0	0 0/0
Rafita n 8	76.1	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
Chupe n 8	74.1	0 0/0	0 0/0
Carlos Dotor n 8	72.3	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Osasuna v Malaga — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

OsasunaWLWLD

Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 2 scored / 1 conceded per game

MalagaLDWLL

Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1.6 scored / 2 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 2

Osasuna 2 · 0 draws · Malaga 0 · 3 goals/game

2019-03-11 Malaga 1–2 Osasuna
2018-11-03 Osasuna 2–1 Malaga

League standing · 2026/27

Osasuna#16 pos12 pts12 pl-11 GD

Malaga#20 pos5 pts12 pl-14 GD

Goals per game

Osasuna scored1

Malaga scored0.75

Osasuna conceded1.92

Malaga conceded1.92

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What is the head-to-head record between Osasuna and Malaga?: In their last 2 meetings, Osasuna won 2, Malaga won 0 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
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