Sevilla's high press can produce an early chance, but the next defensive possession is just as important in this match. Osasuna can play past that pressure to Budimir and compete for the second ball. Both sides have shown that an opening goal can change the space without settling the contest. Their first passes and first clearances will shape the rhythm more than possession alone.
Sevilla use Ure's pressure, Agoumé's recovery and Fofana's carries to move quickly toward Correia or Vargas. That press created a goal against Levante, but Sevilla did not finish the defensive work after building a lead. Osasuna's latest game under Arrasate brought repeated box entries and also held Racing to very little in its own box, giving the side a route at both ends.
Osasuna's Oroz, Herrando and Del Castillo missed Racing and remain outside the official travelling squad, while Budimir, Rubén García and Dubasin are available for the direct outlet and next contact. Sevilla's Sierra and Marcao missed Madrid; several returnees are back in the squad with their playing time still unclear. An early Sevilla press should test Osasuna's first pass, then Budimir's hold-up and Rubén García's supply can test whether Sevilla closes the reply. I'm siding with Osasuna to take something from this match.
