Osasuna vs. Athletic: Spanish Championship Match Prediction

Spain

Osasuna

Spain

LaLiga

estadio-el-sadar

21 December 09:30 UTC

Athletic Bilbao

Spain

Osasuna will play in the 18th round of Primera at their home stadium El Sadar. Will the hosts be able to win the duel with Athletic on December 21? Our experts have prepared forecasts and assessed the teams' chances. The best betting options for this confrontation can be found in this material

Osasuna vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction and Betting Tips (21.12.2024)

Command Analysis

Osasuna

Spain

Current form

After a tough period, including a 4-0 defeat to Real Madrid, Osasuna are preparing for another big test. Despite the slip-up in Madrid, coach Vicente Moreno has managed to stabilise the team, especially at home. El Sadar remains a real fortress: Osasuna have won most of their home games, including an impressive 4-2 win over Barcelona, which was a clear indication of their strength at home.

The team has alternated wins and losses in the last five matches, demonstrating instability, but the support of the stands and Moreno tactical adjustments could play a key role in the match against their arch-rival.

Disqualifications and injuries

Ibanez will not be able to play (muscle injury).

Interesting trends for betting

Striker Ante Budimir has scored in two of his last three La Liga matches, including the home win over Barcelona
Osasuna have won four of the five home games in which they have opened the scoring
The team have conceded no more than one goal in three of their last four games at El Sadar

Tentative lineup: Herrera – Arezo, Cateno, Aridane, Cruz – Torro, Moncayola, Muñoz, Gomez – Budimir, Avila

Athletic Bilbao

Spain

Current form

Athletic Bilbao continue to show consistent results in La Liga, allowing them to stay at the top of the table. Before the international break, the Lions won a confident 3-1 victory over Cadiz, demonstrating their strength both in attack and defense. Under the leadership of Ernesto Valverde, the team has not lost three matches in a row, which indicates a good level of preparation and attitude.

However, Athletic have sometimes struggled away from home, especially against teams that are traditionally strong at home, such as Osasuna. Despite this, the Basque side can rely on their key attacking figures and solid defensive play to achieve a positive result in Pamplona.

Disqualifications and injuries

Dani Garcia (hip injury) is questionable.

Interesting trends for betting

Inyaki Williams has scored in his last two La Liga games and is in excellent form
Athletic are unbeaten in five of their last seven La Liga away games, winning twice
The Basque team have not conceded more than one goal in three of their last four away games.

Probable lineup: Unai Simon - De Marcos, Alvarez, Vivian, Yuri - Villalibre, Vesga, Sunset, Muniain - I. Williams, N. Williams

Trends

Bet Exact score 2:1

In two of the last ten head-to-head matches, this score was recorded

6.55

Bet Goals in both halves – no

In 3 of Osasuna last 5 matches, there have been no goals scored in both halves

2.15

Bet Corners: total over 9.5

In 3 of the last 6 matches of the hosts such a bet took place

1.78

Tip and bets

2.35total over 2.5 goals

Both teams approach the upcoming match with the motivation to play attacking football and consolidate their positions in the La Liga table. Osasuna have demonstrated a bright and productive game at home, which is confirmed by their recent victories over strong opponents, including Barcelona. Athletic also regularly demonstrate high efficiency in attack, especially thanks to their leaders.

The statistics of previous meetings between these teams confirm the probability of a productive outcome. In three of the last four head-to-head matches in Primera, at least three goals were scored. Given the tendencies of both teams to play an active attacking game and possible gaps in defense, we expect the upcoming match to be spectacular and productive.

Our prediction is total over 2.5 goals with odds of 2.35

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2.6handicap (0) to Osasuna

Bet on the outcome

Osasuna have shown solid results in recent games at their stadium, especially against strong teams. The support of the fans and a well-prepared game at home give them an advantage. Despite a strong team, Athletic often struggles in away games, especially given their inconsistent performances this season. Poor results on the road could be a key factor in this match. Given the current form of both teams and the advantage of the home arena, the likelihood that Osasuna will not lose is quite high.

Forecast - Asian handicap (0) for Osasuna with odds of 2.60

Bet on a penalty

Both clubs will likely compensate for their lack of technique through fouls and roughness, which will lead to an abundance of set pieces, including a penalty kick. In addition, penalties have been awarded in two of the last four matches.

Prediction - penalty (yes) for 2.85

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