The rescheduled Matchday 27 clash in La Liga between Barcelona and Osasuna will take place on March 27 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Barcelona vs. Osasuna: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Barcelona
The Catalans have a great opportunity to pull three points clear of Real Madrid. Currently, the two rivals share the top spot in the standings, but Hans Flick's side is ahead due to a superior goal difference. The team approaches this rescheduled fixture on a seven-match winning streak in the league. Notably, in their last two La Liga matches, Barcelona defeated Real Sociedad (4-0) and Atletico (4-2). It's also worth mentioning that the club boasts the best attacking line in La Liga, having already scored 75 goals.
- The team has opened the scoring in 8 of their last 9 league games.
- At home, Barcelona has not conceded in the first half in 10 of their last 11 La Liga matches.
- Barcelona's uncompromising home run in La Liga spans 18 matches (15 wins and 3 losses).
Predicted lineup for Barcelona (4-3-3)
Wojciech Szczęsny – Jules Kounde, Iñigo Martinez, Pau Cubarsi, Alex Balde – Marc Casado, Pedri, Dani Olmo – Lamine Yamal, Raphinha Dias, Robert Lewandowski.
Due to injuries, goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, midfielders Marc Casado and Marc Bernal are unavailable. Forward Raphinha Dias and defender Ronald Araujo will miss this match due to international duty.
Osasuna
Osasuna sits only 14th in the standings, six points clear of the relegation zone. The team has dropped so low because they have secured just one win in their last 15 La Liga matches (9 draws and 5 losses). In their previous league game, Vicente Moreno's side lost 1-2 at home to Getafe, despite scoring first and playing with a numerical advantage.
- The club has not tasted victory in their last five La Liga matches (3 draws and 2 losses).
- Both teams have scored in 7 of Osasuna's last 8 league matches.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 10 of Osasuna's last 11 La Liga games.
Predicted lineup for Osasuna (5-4-1)
Sergio Herrera – Juan Cruz, Jesus Areso, Pablo Ibanez, Enzo Boyomo, Alejandro Catena – Lucas Torro, Jon Moncayola, Bryan Zaragoza, Ruben Garcia – Ante Budimir.
Midfielder Lucas Torro will miss the game due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
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%.
Barcelona vs. Osasuna: Match Prediction
Osasuna is in poor form. Since mid-November, the team has managed just one league victory and has gradually slipped into the precarious zone near the relegation places. The team rarely scores more than one goal, making it difficult to climb back into the top half of the table. I believe Vicente Moreno's side will suffer another defeat, with a margin of at least two goals.
The Catalans are in excellent form and are pushing for the title. Barcelona has won their last seven league matches, with five of those victories coming by a margin of two or more goals. Additionally, Hans Flick's side has a four-match winning streak at home in La Liga, conceding just one goal in that span. Moreover, the Catalan club has kept a clean sheet in their last four home meetings against Osasuna in the league. Barcelona has won by two or more goals in 8 of their last 11 home encounters against Osasuna in La Liga.
My prediction – Barcelona with a handicap (-1.5)
