One point separates Osasuna and Getafe before El Sadar test

A chance to move closer to the top

Osasuna welcome Getafe to Estadio El Sadar on Monday with both sides looking to strengthen their early La Liga position. Osasuna sit seventh with four points from two matches, one point ahead of Getafe in 11th. The hosts are unbeaten, while Getafe have one win and one defeat. Atletico Madrid lead the league with seven points, leaving Osasuna three points behind and Getafe four adrift.

The match begins at 17:30 UTC, with the standings adding importance to a fixture still early in the regular season. A victory would keep Osasuna within touching distance of the leaders and increase the gap to Getafe. For the visitors, three points would take them level with their opponents on four points and provide a quick response after their most recent loss.

Contrasting shapes at El Sadar

Osasuna have used both the 5-4-1 and 4-4-2 formations once this season, suggesting they have already shown flexibility in their opening two matches. Getafe, by contrast, have used a 3-5-2 in both games. That consistency could give the visitors a clear structural base, while Osasuna may decide whether a back five or a two-striker setup is best suited to the contest.

The midfield area could be particularly important. Getafe’s 3-5-2 offers an extra central presence through its shape, while Osasuna’s choice between 5-4-1 and 4-4-2 may affect how many players they commit forward. The home side will also want to improve its attacking output at El Sadar, where it has scored no goals across its recorded home fixture. Getafe’s away numbers are also notable: they have scored none and conceded three in one match.

Form and availability shape the outlook

Osasuna’s recent form reads Draw, Win, with the most recent result a victory. Getafe have followed a Loss, Win sequence, meaning both teams have shown they can collect points but arrive with different recent momentum. Osasuna’s home record is one draw and no defeats, accompanied by one clean sheet, while Getafe are still seeking their first away win after one loss.

The teams will also manage absences. Osasuna list V. Rosier as questionable with a hamstring injury, which could affect their defensive options if he is unavailable. Getafe will be without Juanmi because of injury and C. Uche because of a knee injury. Those missing players may reduce the visitors’ available options as they seek to make their established 3-5-2 effective away from home.

Prediction

Osasuna 1-0 Getafe. The hosts’ unbeaten start, home clean sheet and Getafe’s three goals conceded in their only away match point towards a narrow Osasuna victory in a closely controlled game.