A massive clash awaits at El Sadar as Barcelona travel to face Osasuna, aiming to mathematically secure the La Liga title as soon as possible. Meanwhile, the hosts are locked in a fierce battle for European qualification next season.
Osasuna and Barcelona meet in a challenging fixture where both sides desperately need three points to advance their respective goals. The Navarrese side aim to climb further up the table and break into the European spots, sitting just two points away before this matchday. The Blaugrana, on the other hand, require a victory to keep alive the possibility of celebrating the title this weekend. Here are our predictions for the encounter.
**Predictions for Osasuna vs Barcelona**
– **Barcelona to score between two and six goals** – Odds 1.61 at Bet365
– **Barcelona to win** – Odds 1.85 at Bet365 (Mexico: 1.85; Colombia: 1.79 at Wplay)
– **Barcelona to have more corners** – Odds 1.61 at Bet365
Odds are accurate at the time of publication and may vary.
**Barcelona’s Goal Threat Remains High**
Barcelona arrive fresh from a victory at Getafe and will look to replicate that solid performance in Pamplona against one of the league’s best home sides (9 wins, 5 draws, 2 losses). Hansi Flick’s men are the top scorers in La Liga by a considerable margin, netting 87 goals in 33 matches (2.6 per game). They are also the highest-scoring away team, with 35 goals in 16 league fixtures on the road (2.1875 per game). Despite the formidable opposition, we expect Barcelona to continue their scoring trend, having found the net more than twice in each of their last three away matches and in 11 of their last 12 visits to Osasuna.
Lamine Yamal controls the ball against Celta Vigo at Spotify Camp Nou. Photo by GONGORA / NURPHOTO / NURPHOTO VIA AFP
**Prediction:**
Barcelona to score between two and six goals – Odds 1.61 at Bet365. This bet wins if Barcelona score more than one goal and fewer than seven, regardless of the final result and Osasuna’s goals.
**Barcelona’s Winning Momentum**
This prediction is tricky given Osasuna’s strong home form – they have not lost at El Sadar since November. However, Barcelona are the best away team in La Liga (11 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses) and will aim to repeat the cohesive team performance shown at Getafe, which allowed them to cope without Lamine Yamal. The prospect of sealing the title this weekend is a major motivation. Flick’s side have won four of their last five official away matches (1 draw). While Barcelona conceded four goals in last season’s visit to Osasuna (4-2 loss) with rotations and absences, they had previously won four of their six visits to the Navarrese side before that defeat.
**Prediction:**
Barcelona to win – Odds 1.85 at Bet365 (Mexico: 1.85; Colombia: 1.79 at Wplay). This bet wins if Barcelona are victorious.
**Barcelona’s Corner Dominance**
Regardless of the final outcome, Barcelona are expected to control possession and offensive phases. They are by far the leaders in corner kicks taken this season (234, around 7.7 per game). In contrast, Osasuna – despite excellent aerial threats like Budimir – arrive as the team with the fewest corners in the league (118, about 3.6 per match). Furthermore, Barcelona have taken more corners than their opponent in 29 of the 33 matchdays so far, and in the last three head-to-head meetings between the two sides.
**Prediction:**
Barcelona to have more corners – Odds 1.61 at Bet365. This bet wins if Barcelona take more corners than Osasuna.