The Matchday 27 clash in La Liga between Barcelona and Osasuna will take place on March 8 at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium. Barcelona vs. Osasuna: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Barcelona
The Catalans easily dispatched Real Sociedad in the last round, defeating the San Sebastian team 4-0 at their home ground. This victory, coupled with Real Madrid's slip-up, allowed Barcelona to take sole control of the top of the table, pulling three points clear of Carlo Ancelotti's side. However, another Madrid contender, Atletico, is just one point behind. Notably, Barcelona has significantly outscored their nearest rival in terms of goals (by 16 goals).
- The club's winning streak in La Liga stands at six matches.
- Barcelona has opened the scoring in their last eight La Liga matches.
- The Catalans have not conceded in the first half in 10 of their last 11 home league games.
Predicted lineup for Barcelona (4-3-3)
Wojciech Szczęsny – Jules Kounde, Gerard Martin, Ronald Araujo, Alex Balde – Marc Casado, Pedri, Dani Olmo – Lamine Yamal, Raphinha Dias, Robert Lewandowski.
Defender Andreas Christensen and midfielder Marc Bernal are out due to injuries.
Osasuna
Osasuna approaches the upcoming match with a four-game winless streak in the league (3 draws and 1 loss). During this stretch, the club lost to Celta (0-1) and drew with Mallorca, Real Madrid, and Valencia. Interestingly, in Osasuna's last 13 La Liga games, there have been nine draws. Despite currently sitting in 11th place, the club is only five points away from the European competition spots.
- Both teams scored in 6 of Osasuna's last 7 La Liga games.
- No more than two goals were scored in 6 of Osasuna's last 8 league matches.
- In the club's last six away games in La Liga, the first half ended in a goalless draw.
Predicted lineup for Osasuna (5-4-1)
Sergio Herrera – Abel Bretones, Jesus Areso, Aimar Oroz, Enzo Boyomo, Alejandro Catena – Lucas Torro, Jon Moncayola, Bryan Zaragoza, Ruben Garcia – Ante Budimir.
Referee
Mateo Busquets Ferrer (Spain)
Matches – 14 (La Liga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 80;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.7;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 29;
Penalties – 29%.
Prediction for Barcelona vs. Osasuna
The Catalans played a tough match in Portugal against Benfica on Wednesday, so they will be more fatigued compared to Osasuna, who have been calmly preparing for the La Liga clash. I believe the visitors have a chance not only to score points in Catalonia but at least to avoid a heavy defeat. Notably, Barcelona has not beaten Osasuna by three or more goals in their last five La Liga meetings.
Furthermore, the Catalans have not won by a large margin in 11 of their last 15 league matches. At home, they have not won by three or more goals in 6 of their last 8 La Liga home games. Additionally, Osasuna is a tough opponent and has not lost by a large margin in their last 13 league matches. Therefore, my prediction is Osasuna with a handicap (+2.5).
