Osasuna vs Elche: Predictions , Preview, Lineups, H2h for September 25, 2025

Osasuna and Elche will face off in Pamplona on Thursday, September 25, as part of La Liga’s sixth round. The match will kick off at 19:30 Central European Time. I’m focusing on bets involving both goals and the match winner.

Match Preview

Osasuna enters this round with a mix of performances. They’ve shown resilience in some games, but have also lost points when they were expected to do better.

The team’s strength lies in their solid midfield and focus on attacking from the wings. They apply strong pressure to control the game but can struggle against teams that manage possession well and take advantage of open spaces.

So far, Osasuna has earned six points but has faced three defeats. Their home games at El Sadar are usually their advantage, and they’ve secured both wins here this season, making up for inconsistent performances elsewhere.

On the road, they lost to Real Madrid, Espanyol, and Villarreal recently. However, at home, they’ve yet to concede, winning against Valencia and Rayo Vallecano back-to-back.

Elche has surprised many in the early part of the 2025/26 season, remaining unbeaten and sitting in a strong position in the table. Although they’ve only achieved two victories, draws against teams like Betis, Sevilla, and Atlético Madrid are notable.

Their organized defense and ability to counter-attack make Elche a challenging opponent. Even against top teams, they maintain their structure, disrupt plays, and bide their time for scoring opportunities.

However, injuries in midfield may impact their performance. Missing key players has led the coach to adjust the lineup, giving more time to substitutes, which could lead to mistakes during transitions, though the overall formation remains strong.

A key factor will be how quickly the new midfield arrangements adapt to the game’s pace. Despite this, Elche remains efficient in attack. Against an uneven Osasuna, they may continue their strategy of playing solidly and waiting for mistakes from the other side.

Match Facts

• Osasuna has won six consecutive home games, allowing only one goal during this stretch.
• Elche is unbeaten in their last seven matches.
• Osasuna averages 1.6 goals per home game, while Elche averages 1.3 goals away.

Probable Lineups

• Osasuna: Herrera, Catena, Boyomo, Cruz, Bretones, Errando, Torro, Moncayola, Garcia, Muñoz, Budimir.
• Elche: Peña, Josan, Núñez, Bigas, Affengruber, Febas, Neto, Valera, Mendoza, Mir, André Silva.

Head-to-Head

• Three of the last four matches between these teams have ended in draws.
• Elche has not beaten Osasuna since 2015.

Prediction

Osasuna appears strong at home, while Elche is enjoying a great start to the season. The hosts are favored, and I agree with that assessment. I predict that Osasuna will not lose, and there will be no more than 3.5 goals in the match.