The 2022-23 edition of La Liga returns to the fold with another round of matches this week as Almeria take on Osasuna on Monday. Both teams have been inconsistent this season and will want to win this game.Almeria are currently in 13th place in the La Liga standings and have not been at their best so far. The hosts suffered a damaging 1-0 defeat against Real Valladolid in their previous game and will look to bounce back this week.Osasuna, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table at the moment and have punched above their weight this season. The Pamplona-based outfit slumped to a 1-0 defeat against Real Betis last week and has a point to prove in this match.C. A. OSASUNA@osasuna_en #Osasuna is back on the field as the team continues to prepare for Monday's match at @UDAlmeria_Eng! After today's session, los rojillos will have one more training session before traveling to Almería. #AlmeríaOsasuna #LetsGoRojillos1💪 #Osasuna is back on the field as the team continues to prepare for Monday's match at @UDAlmeria_Eng! After today's session, los rojillos will have one more training session before traveling to Almería. #AlmeríaOsasuna #LetsGoRojillos https://t.co/NOpClm7CqMAlmeria vs Osasuna Head-to-HeadOsasuna have a good record against Almeria and have won nine out of the 19 matches that have been played between the two teams. Almeria have managed six victories against Osasuna and will need to improve their record in this fixture.The previous meeting between the two teams took place in the Copa del Rey last year and ended in a 0-0 stalemate after extra time. Almeria won on penalties on the day and will look to achieve another victory this week.Almeria form guide in La Liga: L-W-D-LOsasuna form guide in La Liga: W-L-W-WAlmeria vs Osasuna Team NewsAlmeria need to win this gameAlmeriaJuanjo Nieto and Ivan Martos are injured at the moment and have been ruled out of this fixture. Inigo Eguaras and Gonzalo Melero are carrying knocks and might not feature in this game.Injured: Juanjo Nieto, Ivan MartosDoubtful: Inigo Eguaras, Gonzalo MeleroSuspended: NoneOsasuna have a strong squadOsasunaKike Saverio is injured at the moment and will not be able to feature in this game. Ruben Pena is also struggling with his fitness and is unlikely to be risked in this fixture.Injured: Kike SaverioDoubtful: Ruben PenaSuspended: NoneAlmeria vs Osasuna Predicted XIAlmeria Predicted XI (4-3-3): Fernando Martinez; Sergio Akieme, Srdjan Babic, Rodrigo Ely, Alejandro Pozo; Cesar de la Hoz, Samu Costa, Lucas Robertone; Largie Ramazani, Leo Baptistao, Dyego SousaUD Almería@UDAlmeria_Eng🏻‍ Listening!11👨🏻‍🏫 Listening! https://t.co/uX5zv7ZsgUOsasuna Predicted XI (4-4-2): Sergio Herrera; Nacho Vidal, Unai Garcia, David Garcia, Manu Sanchez; Lucas Torro, Jon Moncayola, Aimar Oroz, Moi Gomez; Chimy Avila, Ante BudimirUp to $250 Deposit Match at BetRivers/SugarHouseAlmeria vs Osasuna PredictionOsasuna have exceeded expectations so far this season and have been in impressive form in the early rounds of this campaign. Ante Budimir and Moi Gomez are often decisive in winning matches when they perform to the best of their abilities and they will need to step up this weekend.Almeria are yet to hit their stride this season and will need to work hard to keep their place in La Liga. Osasuna are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.Prediction: Almeria 1-3 Osasuna