Osasuna vs Elche Prediction & Expert Tips

Osasuna vs Elche Match Preview

Osasuna return to action aiming to put their mixed early-season form behind them when they welcome Elche.

Their campaign has been marked by narrow scorelines, with four of their last five games ending 1-0 either way. They beat Rayo Vallecano (2-0) and Valencia (1-0) at home, but struggled on the road with defeats at Villarreal (2-1), Espanyol (1-0) and Real Madrid (1-0). The key thread is their defensive resilience, though scoring consistently remains an area of concern.

Elche, meanwhile, arrive unbeaten in their last five matches. Their form has been built on balance, combining solid home wins with stubborn away draws. They recently overcame Real Oviedo (1-0) and Levante (2-0) at home, while sharing points against Sevilla (2-2), Atletico Madrid (1-1) and Real Betis (1-1). The visiting side have shown they can dig in against stronger opponents, often relying on compact defending and timely goals.

The head-to-head record tilts in Osasuna’s favor, especially at home. In the last five meetings, Osasuna have beaten Elche twice on their own turf, including a 2-1 win in April 2023. Interestingly, three of those encounters finished 1-1, underlining a trend of tight contests when these teams meet.

Smart Insights by LeagueLane®

• Four of Osasuna’s last five games ended 1-0 (win or loss).
• Elche are unbeaten in five, with three draws and two wins.
• Three of the last five Osasuna vs Elche matches finished 1-1.
• Osasuna have won their last two home games to nil.

Osasuna vs Elche Prediction

Expect a cagey battle in Pamplona, but Osasuna’s recent home strength makes them slight favorites. With two straight clean sheets at El Sadar, their 2.10 odds to win look fair, especially against an Elche side that tends to settle for draws on the road.

The 2-1 correct score at 9.00 odds is a tempting pick, matching both their last head-to-head win and Osasuna’s current trend of low-margin results.

Finally, Rafa Mir’s anytime scorer bet at 3.60 could be a value addition. Osasuna’s attack relies on clinical moments, and given Elche’s knack for conceding in tight games, Mir stands out as the likely difference-maker.

Marco Marin- September 23, 2025

Osasuna vs Elche Betting Tips

Osasuna to win

OK

2.10 Odds

Osasuna 2-1

OK

9.00 Odds

Rafa Mir to score anytime

OK

3.60 Odds