Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the La Liga match.
Real Madrid are keen to make amends to their fans following defeats in El Clásico and the Champions League. However, they face formidable opponents in Osasuna, who are sitting fifth and have already claimed a win against Barcelona.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid have claimed three victories and suffered two defeats in their last five matches. The loss to Barcelona (0:4) was particularly painful, with the team showcasing poor defensive performances (2.45 xGA after 15 shots). The defensive line of the Madrid team, in particular, deserves scrutiny, as they have conceded at least one goal in 9 of their last 10 matches.
Osasuna
Osasuna, on the other hand, have secured three wins, a draw, and a loss in their last five outings, scoring in each game. Their attack is in fine form, netting 17 goals in 12 matches (averaging 1.5 goals per game). However, their defence is somewhat mediocre, conceding an average of 1.45 goals per match. The stars for the team have been forward Ante Budimir (5+2) and midfielder Bryan Zaragoza (1+5), who will look to capitalise on the hosts’ relatively unstable defence.
Real Madrid vs Osasuna Prediction
Given the current form of both teams, predicting the outcome is challenging, but Osasuna are certainly capable of putting up a strong fight and are likely to score at least once. Therefore, our suggestion is to bet on Osasuna to find the net in this game.
