Osasuna vs Girona

Two sides locked on 34 points collide at El Sadar in a mid-table tussle that neither can afford to lose. Osasuna sit 11th, just above Girona on goal difference, with both clubs eyeing the top half but wary of the drop zone eight points below. The hosts have wobbled lately — just one point from their last three outings, including a 3-1 loss to Real Sociedad. But El Sadar remains a fortress, with 25 points from 13 home games this season. Ante Budimir and his 13 league goals will be the main danger. Girona arrive in better form after thumping Athletic Club 3-0, losing just once in six. Vladyslav Vanat leads the attack with nine goals, but the visitors are stretched thin — Donny van de Beek, Bryan Gil, and Portu are all sidelined, while Cristhian Stuani remains a doubt. Osasuna's home fortress should just about tip this one, even if it's ugly. Our prediction: 2-1