Barcelona vs Osasuna – Betting Preview
🔵🔴 Barcelona – Analysis & Form
Barcelona enters this fixture riding high on confidence after a thrilling 4-2 comeback victory against Atletico Madrid away from home.
Coach Hansi Flick has voiced concerns over La Liga’s scheduling, particularly regarding the quick turnaround before this match and the upcoming clash with Leganés just days before their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Borussia Dortmund (April 15).
📝 Team News:
Barcelona faces fatigue issues after many players were on international duty. Ronald Araújo (DF) and Raphinha (FW) have not returned on time and will miss the match. Marc-André ter Stegen (GK), Marc Casadó (MF), Marc Bernal (MF), and Andreas Christensen (DF/MF) remain sidelined. Defender Mika Faye is fit but is expected to start on the bench after recovering from an injury.
📊 Key Stats:
- 🔥 Unbeaten in their last 18 games (15-3-0).
- 🏟️ Four consecutive home wins in La Liga, scoring 13 goals and conceding just once.
- 🎯 4 of their last 5 matches have seen over 3.5 goals.
🔴⚪ Osasuna – Analysis & Form
Osasuna comes into this match on the back of a disappointing 2-1 home defeat against Getafe, extending their winless streak to six matches (0-3-3).
Coach Vicente Moreno acknowledged the difficulty of the task ahead but reminded that Osasuna has already beaten Barcelona 4-2 in Pamplona earlier this season. However, they have struggled away from home, failing to win any of their last seven league matches on the road (0-4-3).
📝 Team News:
Aimar Oroz (MF) is available after missing the previously scheduled fixture against Barcelona. However, Bryan Zaragoza (FW) is out with an injury, while Lucas Torró (MF) is suspended. Defender Enzo Boyomo (DF) is doubtful after international duty with Libya.
📊 Key Stats:
- ❌ Winless in their last six matches (0-3-3).
- ⚽ Last two matches have seen both teams score and over 2.5 goals.
- 🚫 Poor away form (0-4-3 in their last seven La Liga away games).
💰 Betting Prediction & Odds
Barcelona’s attacking firepower and home advantage make them overwhelming favorites, but Osasuna has a history of troubling them. A high-scoring affair is likely, making the 1 & GG (Barcelona win & both teams to score) a value bet at 2.25 odds. Expect goals at both ends, but ultimately, the hosts should claim all three points.