Barcelona, unbeaten in their last 18 matches across all competitions, aim to continue their winning streak when they host an Osasuna side that beat them 4-2 earlier this season on Thursday at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
The league leaders are fresh from a thrilling 4-2 comeback win over Atletico Madrid and will be looking to extend their advantage at the top of the table. Meanwhile, Osasuna, sitting 14th, are desperate to end a six-game winless run and move away from the relegation battle.
🔴Barcelona Aim to Extend Lead From Real Madrid | Home Win = 1.25💵
Barcelona have won their last seven La Liga games, scoring 17 goals in the process. Hansi Flick’s men are in top form, having put together an 18-match unbeaten streak since December, but now they face an Osasuna side with whom they have a score to settle.
With a crucial Champions League quarter-final tie against Borussia Dortmund approaching, Barca must balance squad rotation while maintaining momentum against an Osasuna side they’ve defeated in their last four home meetings without conceding.
🔵Osasuna Hope to End Winless Streak | Away Win = 10.84💵
Osasuna have struggled for form, failing to win in their last six outings across all competitions. Their 2-1 loss to Getafe before the international break highlighted defensive vulnerabilities.
However, Vicente Moreno’s men can take confidence from their 4-2 win over Barcelona in the reverse fixture. Despite their poor record at Camp Nou, they aim to frustrate the hosts and secure a crucial result which would be one of the most difficult things they’ve done this season, given Barca’s La Liga title hunt.
🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:
Barcelona remain without Bernal and ter Stegen, while Casado is sidelined for the rest of the season. Cubarsi is in a race against time to recover from an ankle injury. Araujo and Raphinha could return from international duty, but are unlikely to start. Martinez is back in training and may feature.
As for the visitors, they could be without the services of Bayern Munich loanee Zaragoza, who was forced off in the closing stages against Getafe with an injury.
Enzo Boyomo is expected to arrive back in Spain on Wednesday following his international commitments with Cameroon, meaning that there is some doubt as to whether he will be ready to start against Barcelona.
For Osasuna, Bryan Zaragoza is doubtful after picking up an injury against Getafe. Enzo Boyomo returns from international duty, but his availability remains uncertain. Lucas Torro serves a one-match suspension.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 7.18💵
⚽Barcelona have won seven (7) straight league games while they’ve also beaten Osasuna in all their last 4 home clashes without conceding. | Specials Market: Home & Over 3.5 = 2.10
⚽Osasuna have drawn four (4) of their last six (6) La Liga games and beaten Barcelona 4-2 already this season. | Specials Market: Over 2.5 & Yes = 1.85
With Barcelona pushing for another league title and Osasuna fighting to avoid relegation trouble, Thursday’s postponed La Liga match promises to be intriguing.
🔗You can check out the La Liga game, Barcelona vs Osasuna, on MSport.
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