Osasuna v Villarreal prediction
Team pages: Osasuna · Villarreal · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Osasuna v Villarreal, La Liga on Sun, 20 Dec 2026 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Osasuna host Villarreal in La Liga on Sunday 20 December (kick-off 16:00 UK).
The key numbers
Villarreal are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Osasuna, every meeting checked.
Form and the table
Nine of Osasuna’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in nine of Osasuna’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Osasuna have three wins, two draws and four defeats in their last 9 home matches in all competitions — 1.22 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 1.11. Osasuna have scored 10 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Osasuna have conceded 18 goals, the third-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.
11 of Villarreal’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in 11 of Villarreal’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). Away from home, Villarreal have one win, two draws and five defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.63 points per game, scoring 1.50 and conceding 2.00. Villarreal have scored 13 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Villarreal have conceded 13 goals, the 10th-fewest of the 20 clubs.
Osasuna (10th) and Villarreal (12th) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Villarreal the stronger side, 117 rating points above Osasuna (Villarreal 1574, Osasuna 1457, after at least 275 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 31 January 2026, finished Osasuna 2–2 Villarreal.
Team news
Predicted Osasuna XI (4-2-3-1): S. Herrera, Catena, A. Bretones, Í. Arguibide, F. Boyomo, Moncayola, I. Muñoz, R. García, L. Torró, M. Gómez, A. Budimir — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Ante Budimir (6.3 per match over nine appearances, seven goals) and Rubén García (2.8 per match over nine appearances, one assist) 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 972 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last 10 appearances. Rubén García averages 2.7 key passes per 90 over 532 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last nine appearances.
Predicted Villarreal XI (4-4-2): P. Gulácsi, R. Veiga, A. Freeman, S. Cardona, P. Navarro, P. Gueye, S. Comesaña, N. Saliba, N. Pépé, A. Pérez, G. Mikautadze — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Nicolas Pépé (3.8 per match over seven appearances, two goals) and Georges Mikautadze (3.6 per match over 12 appearances, four goals and two assists) have been Villarreal’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Villarreal (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Nicolas Pépé averages 2.0 key passes per 90 over 823 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances. Georges Mikautadze averages 2.5 shots per 90 over 909 minutes, with a shot in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · La Liga · Estadio El Sadar
- Head-to-head (last 6): Osasuna 0 · draws 3 · Villarreal 3 · 3.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Osasuna 1W 1D 3L · Villarreal 2W 1D 2L
Osasuna v Villarreal (La Liga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 22 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Osasuna for / against | Line | Villarreal for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.88 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 2.88 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 10.63 for · 13.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 16.13 for · 13.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 15.38 for · 12.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.88 for · 11.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.75 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.75 for · 2.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
Osasuna
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asier Osambela n 8 | 46.8 | 2.6 | 0.2 | — |
| U. Santos n 3 | 69.3 | 2.2 | 0.4 | — |
| Iker Muñoz n 8 | 69.3 | 2.1 | 1.8 | — |
| Rubén García n 8 | 57.5 | 2 | 1 | — |
| A. Budimir n 8 | 67.1 | 1.8 | 1.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Budimir n 8 | 67.1 | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Raúl García n 8 | 52.4 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Jonathan Dubasin n 8 | 41.9 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Kike Barja n 8 | 33.9 | 1.7 | 0.3 |
| Lucas Torró n 8 | 51.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Budimir n 8 | 67.1 | 0.8 | 0 |
| R. Del Castillo n 8 | 59.1 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Raúl García n 8 | 52.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Kike Barja n 8 | 33.9 | 0.3 | 0 |
| R. Yeboah n 8 | 73.6 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Rubén García n 8 | 57.5 | 3.1 |
| R. Yeboah n 8 | 73.6 | 2.8 |
| Asier Osambela n 8 | 46.8 | 2.6 |
| Abel Bretones n 8 | 77.4 | 2.3 |
| Moncayola n 8 | 69.5 | 2.3 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Aitor Fernández n 8 | 92 | 3.5 |
| Sergio Herrera n 8 | 84.4 | 1.5 |
Villarreal
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Saliba n 8 | 59.3 | 2.7 | 1.7 | — |
| T. Buchanan n 8 | 56.5 | 2 | 3.4 | — |
| T. Oluwaseyi n 8 | 41.4 | 1.9 | 0.5 | — |
| C. Macia n 8 | 19.1 | 1.8 | 0.6 | — |
| Santi Comesaña n 8 | 66 | 1.7 | 1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Oluwaseyi n 8 | 41.4 | 2.7 | 1.4 |
| T. Buchanan n 8 | 56.5 | 2.4 | 1 |
| N. Pépé n 8 | 67.6 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Alberto Moleiro n 8 | 66.8 | 2.2 | 1 |
| Ayoze Pérez n 8 | 52.6 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayoze Pérez n 8 | 52.6 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| Alberto Moleiro n 8 | 66.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Gerard Moreno n 8 | 36 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| N. Pépé n 8 | 67.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| G. Mikautadze n 8 | 50 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. Macia n 8 | 19.1 | 7.6 |
| A. Diatta n 3 | 34.7 | 3.5 |
| A. Freeman n 8 | 65.3 | 2.8 |
| Carlos Romero n 8 | 75.1 | 2.7 |
| Pau Navarro n 8 | 87.8 | 1.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| P. Gulácsi n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
| Luíz Júnior n 8 | 90 | 2.3 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Osasuna v Villarreal — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-01-31 Osasuna 2–2 Villarreal
- 2025-09-20 Villarreal 2–1 Osasuna
- 2025-05-03 Villarreal 4–2 Osasuna
- 2024-11-24 Osasuna 2–2 Villarreal
- 2024-05-25 Osasuna 1–1 Villarreal
- 2023-11-26 Villarreal 3–1 Osasuna
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Osasuna and Villarreal?
- In their last 6 meetings, Osasuna won 0, Villarreal won 3 and there were 3 draws, averaging 3.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Osasuna and Villarreal?
- Recent form — Osasuna 1W 1D 3L; Villarreal 2W 1D 2L.
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