Athletic Bilbao Form and Lineup
Athletic Bilbao are in a deep crisis. In the last round the Basques lost to Villarreal (1:2), showing complete helplessness in defence. The last time the Lions left the pitch without conceding was back in December 2025. Unai Simon, the national team's first-choice goalkeeper, has stopped bailing the team out (only five clean sheets in La Liga), and captain Inaki Williams openly admits that the club are in a psychological hole. Nevertheless, at San Mames Athletic Bilbao are always aggressive in attack: on average the team generate 1.71 xG and have scored 20 of their total 33 goals at home.
Key stats for Athletic Bilbao:
Athletic Bilbao have conceded in 15 La Liga rounds in a row.
In five head-to-head meetings with Osasuna, the club from Bilbao have not lost once.
In 4 of their last 5 matches Valverde's team have lost the second half.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon — Andoni Gorosabel, Dani Vivian, Aymeric Laporte, Yuri Berchiche — Mikel Jaureguizar, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta — Inaki Williams, Oihan Sancet, Nico Williams — Gorka Guruzeta.
Unavailable: Unai Gomez (injury), Benat Prados, Unai Eguiluz (doubtful).
Osasuna Form and Lineup
Under Alessio Lisci the Pamplona side have flourished. Just one defeat in the last five rounds has allowed the Reds to seriously dream about the European spots. The main asset of Osasuna is Croatian forward Ante Budimir, who with 16 goals is among the top three scorers in La Liga. However, away from their home ground El Sadar, the Pamplona side are much weaker: only 2 wins in 16 away matches. Lisci has run into serious selection problems before the derby: first-choice defender Catena and midfield engine Osambela are suspended.
Key stats for Osasuna:
Ante Budimir has scored 43% (16 of 37) of the team's goals this season.
Osasuna average 3.5 corners per game (the worst figure in La Liga).
The Pamplona side have collected 77 yellow cards over the season (the fourth-worst figure in La Liga).
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Sergio Herrera — Valentin Rosier, Jorge Errando, Enzo Baiomo, Javi Galan — Jon Moncayola, Iker Munoz — Ruben Garcia, Aimar Oroz, Vicente Munoz — Ante Budimir.
Unavailable: Alejandro Catena, Asier Osambela (suspension), Iker Benito (injury).
