Overview
- Kickoff is Friday at Estadio Martínez Valero in Elche, with streaming on ESPN+ at 3 p.m. ET.
- Elche enter 15th in La Liga, two points above the drop zone in their first season back, winless in five league matches and with 35 goals conceded, the third-worst mark.
- Osasuna sit ninth on 29 points after a five-match unbeaten run, including three straight wins and a 2-1 victory at Celta Vigo last week.
- USA TODAY’s pick forecasts an away win, projecting Osasuna 2-0, reflecting the visitors’ recent form.
- Soccer News offers a draw verdict using BetUS odds (best price 41/20) and highlights a player prop backing Ante Budimir to record over 0.5 shots on target at 4/9 with Pribet.