Osasuna vs Sevilla Preview at 23:30 on April 26, La Liga Round 33

Osasuna vs Sevilla Preview (23:30, April 26). Prediction, expected lineup, expert analysis for the match between Osasuna and Sevilla in Round 33 of the Spanish La Liga 2025/26.

Osasuna vs Sevilla Preview

Osasuna faces its last opportunity to keep its European qualification hopes alive. Currently, under coach Alessio Lisci, the team sits 10th with 39 points, trailing Getafe in 6th place by 5 points. Despite a recent slowdown in form with only one win in their last seven matches, the Navarre-based team's greatest strength is their home ground, El Sadar.

At this fortress, Osasuna boasts the 6th-best home record in La Liga this season with 29 points from 15 matches. The return of key players after suspensions and the consistent scoring of main striker Ante Budimir (16 goals) will be crucial weapons for the hosts to pressure a faltering Sevilla. A victory over Sevilla would not only improve Osasuna's position but also affirm their ambition to reach greater heights.

In contrast to the hosts, Sevilla is sinking into its worst crisis in decades. The former Europa League dominator now sits 17th, just one point above the relegation zone. The 0-2 loss to Levante in the previous round was their fourth defeat in the last five matches under coach Luis Garcia Plaza. The pressure of facing relegation for the first time since 2001 is more palpable than ever for "Los Nervionenses".

Difficulties mount as Sevilla's remaining schedule is extremely harsh, featuring opponents like Real Madrid, Villarreal, and Real Sociedad. This makes every match a final for them now. However, with morale low and the defense repeatedly exposing flaws, it is hard for Sevilla to surprise a highly pragmatic Osasuna at their home ground. A draw might already be an unexpected success for the Andalusian side at this moment.

Osasuna vs Sevilla Squad Status

Osasuna: Iker Benito remains sidelined long-term due to injury. However, good news comes from the return of Alejandro Catena and Asier Osambela after completing suspensions. Ante Budimir will continue to lead the attack, supported from behind by Victor Munoz and Ruben Garcia.

Sevilla: Center-back Marcao is officially ruled out for the season due to injury. Veteran Cesar Azpilicueta's availability remains uncertain. Coach Luis Garcia Plaza may switch to a 4-defender formation to increase solidity, with Djibril Sow returning to the starting lineup to control the midfield. Akor Adams remains the sole hope in attack.

Expected Lineup Osasuna vs Sevilla

Osasuna (4-2-3-1): Herrera; Rosier, Catena, Boyomo, Galan; Munoz, Moncayola; Ruben Garcia, Oroz, Munoz; Budimir.

Sevilla (4-2-3-1): Vlachodimos; Sanchez, Castrin, Salas, Suazo; Gudelj, Agoume; Romero, Sow, Vargas; Adams.

Head-to-head History and Form of Osasuna vs Sevilla

Osasuna's Form

26/04/22: Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Osasuna (La Liga)

26/04/12: Osasuna 1-1 Real Betis (La Liga)

26/04/06: Alaves 2-2 Osasuna (La Liga)

26/03/22: Osasuna 1-0 Girona (La Liga)

26/03/16: Real Sociedad 3-1 Osasuna (La Liga)

Sevilla's Form

26/04/24: Levante 2-0 Sevilla (La Liga)

26/04/12: Sevilla 2-1 Atletico Madrid (La Liga)

26/04/05: Real Oviedo 1-0 Sevilla (La Liga)

26/03/22: Sevilla 0-2 Valencia (La Liga)

26/03/15: Barcelona 5-2 Sevilla (La Liga)

Head-to-head History Osasuna vs Sevilla

25/11/08: Sevilla 1-0 Osasuna

25/04/25: Osasuna 1-0 Sevilla

24/12/03: Sevilla 1-1 Osasuna

24/01/29: Sevilla 1-1 Osasuna

23/09/23: Osasuna 0-0 Sevilla

Osasuna vs Sevilla Match Prediction

Osasuna, with the advantage of their home ground El Sadar and significantly more stable form, is expected to control the match. Sevilla, despite being cornered, suffers from lack of cohesion between lines and a leaky defense, which will be a fatal flaw for Osasuna to exploit. It is likely the hosts will secure all three points to continue their European dream, while pushing Sevilla deeper into the relegation struggle.

Predicted Score: Osasuna 2-1 Sevilla