Osasuna – Villarreal

Osasuna host a struggling Villarreal in what promises to be a decisive clash in the lower half of the table. Sitting 11th with seven points from two wins, one draw and two defeats, the home side have a modest +‑1 goal difference (5‑8) and will be keen to extend their recent run of points. Villarreal, languishing 18th with just two points after four games and a –2 goal margin (6‑8), will be desperate for their first win to pull away from the relegation zone. The two teams have already met twice this season, each game ending in a stalemate, underscoring how evenly matched they can be when points are at stake. A victory for Osasuna could solidify a push for a mid‑table finish, while Villarreal will need all three points to keep any hope of climbing out of the bottom three.