Match Preview and Key Stats
Barcelona tops La Liga with 40 points, ahead of Real Madrid (36). They've scored 47 goals while conceding just 17, underlining defensive solidity with 6 clean sheets. Osasuna lags with 15 points, -4 goal difference, but recent wins over Levante (2-0) and Eibar (5-3) signal potential upset threat.
Ferran Torres is Barcelona's talisman, fresh off a three-goal haul, facing Osasuna's Ante Budimir (4 goals). Betting odds list Barcelona at -510, Osasuna at +1100, with over/under 3.5 goals at -125/-103. The referee is Adrián Cordero Vega.
Team form favors the hosts: Barcelona's last five La Liga games yielded four wins, including 2-1 vs Espanyol and 5-3 at Betis. Osasuna mixed results include a 2-2 draw and losses to Rayo Vallecano and Sevilla.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Barcelona's injury list hampers depth: Araujo, Olmo, and Gavi are out, but Torres and Lewandowski (key rating 6.9) lead the attack. Predicted lineup features strong midfield control to dominate possession against Osasuna's counter-threat.
Osasuna welcomes back Lucas Torro from injury, boosting midfield. Unavailable: Benito and Cruz. Bryan Zaragoza and Vitor Muñoz provide width, with Budimir up top. Their strategy likely focuses on set-pieces and quick breaks.
Head-to-Head and Predictions
Barcelona dominates H2H: 19 wins to Osasuna's 3 in 25 meetings. Recent: Barcelona 3-0 (Mar 2025), Osasuna 4-2 (Sep 2024), Barcelona 1-0 (Jan 2024). Camp Nou has been fortress-like.
Predictions favor Barcelona win, potentially 3-1, extending their streak. Osasuna's away form (poor record) tempers upset hopes, though their resurgence adds intrigue. Live updates track goals, cards, and shifts.