Osasuna struggles in La Liga, but hopes for a victory against Rayo Vallecano

Osasuna’s Struggles in the Spanish Football League

Osasuna has been facing a tough time in La Liga for the past few months. The team’s main issue is scoring goals, averaging just 0.76 xG per game. Out of the last 10 matches, only four La Liga clubs have picked up fewer points than Osasuna. The reason being their focus on the Copa del Rey, which is affecting their league form.

Copa del Rey versus La Liga

Osasuna’s priority on the Copa del Rey has been evident; they are through to the final of the tournament for the second time in their history. However, this has come at a cost in terms of La Liga performances. The team’s fans and football pundits are divided about which competition to prioritize.

Osasuna Faced With Tough Challenge

When it comes to this week’s match against Rayo Vallecano on Friday, Osasuna will face a challenging game. Rayo Vallecano is in desperate need of points to avoid relegation and is therefore expected to go all out for the win.

Past Performance Against Rayo Vallecano

But Osasuna has an advantage over their competitors as they have not lost against Rayo Vallecano in their last five games, winning four and drawing one match in September last year. They hope to continue this good form, but it won’t come easy as Rayo Vallecano was strong at home in earlier months of this campaign.

Betting Predictions

Despite Osasuna’s unbeaten streak against Rayo Vallecano, betting experts are predicting a tight match with under 2.5 goals. Both teams have similar records this season and a midtable finish would be enough for them – but that’s easier said than done.

Inconsistent Form

Osasuna’s away form in the league has not been great as they have won just one away league game since November. They have failed to score in seven out of their last ten matches, indicating their struggles when it comes to putting the ball in the back of the net. Rayo Vallecano has not won any match since February, and hence, both teams will try their best to secure three points.

Final Thoughts

Osasuna’s performances this season have been polarizing with their impressive Copa del Rey campaign versus struggling performances in La Liga. Fans hope that they can balance these competitions and finish higher up in the table. Nonetheless, it’s going to be a tough match for Osasuna against a relegation-threatened Rayo Vallecano side.

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