Barcelona are back in action on Thursday in a rearranged game in the Spanish top flight. Our Barcelona vs Osasuna prediction and La Liga betting tips consider whether the Catalans can go three points clear at the top.
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Barcelona vs Osasuna prediction: Yamal to fire in the shots in narrow home win
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- Our Barcelona vs Osasuna betting tips take into account that the Catalans are on a seven-game winning streak in the league.
- Two of their last three home outings in La Liga have produced 1-0 scorelines in their favour.
- It’s just one win in 15 league outings for Osasuna.
- They’ve only won one out of 12 away from home in La Liga under Vicente Moreno.
Correct score prediction: Barcelona 1-0 Osasuna
With this game coming so soon after the international break, Barcelona are unlikely to field anything like their strongest lineup here.
They have players involved in World Cup qualifiers in South America on Tuesday night, but they should still have enough depth to see off an Osasuna side that has only won three league games since their shock win against Barca earlier in the campaign.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Flick’s side expected to triumph
- HOME: 2/7 (1.29) – 77.8%
- DRAW: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
- AWAY: 15/2 (8.50) – 11.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the favourites according to the Barcelona vs Osasuna odds, with an implied probability of 77.8% that they win this match.
They head into the game after a dramatic comeback win against Atletico Madrid, with four goals after the 70th minute in a 4-2 triumph at the Estadio Metropolitano.
As for Osasuna, they were beaten 2-1 at home by Getafe last time out, despite another goal for top scorer Ante Budimir.
For more from the upcoming matches in Europe, today’s free football betting tips look at some of the best picks.
Most recent H2Hs: Barca targeting fifth straight home win-to-nil
Our Barcelona vs Osasuna prediction suggests the Catalans will win this fixture without conceding for the fifth season in a row.
Osasuna’s last victory away to Barca came in 2020, while they were 4-2 winners in Pamplona when the sides met earlier this term.
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Barcelona preview: Limited time for Flick to prepare his team
With the likes of Raphinha and Ronald Araujo barely back in time from international trips for this match, changes are expected from Hansi Flick. Marc Casado has been ruled out through injury, while Pau Cubarsi is also rated doubtful.
Predicted Lineup: Szczesny (GK), Balde, I. Martinez, E. Garcia, Kounde, De Jong, Pedri, Olmo, Fermin, Lewandowski & Yamal
Spain La Liga 11/05/25 W Real Madrid 3 Barcelona 4 UEFA Champions League 06/05/25 L Inter Milan 4 Barcelona 3 Spain La Liga 03/05/25 W Valladolid 1 Barcelona 2 UEFA Champions League 30/04/25 D Inter Milan 3 Barcelona 3 Spain Copa del Rey 26/04/25 W Real Madrid 2 Barcelona 3
Osasuna preview: Two regulars missing
Midfielder Lucas Torro is suspended for the visitors, while Bryan Zaragoza has also been ruled out with an injury.
Predicted Lineup: Herrera (GK), Bretones, Boyomo, Herrando, Catena, Areso, I. Munoz, Moncayola, Ruben Garcia, Oroz & Budimir
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Player to watch – Lamine Yamal
With Spain last in action on Sunday, Lamine Yamal is the most likely starter of Barca’s regular front three. The teenager scored a fine goal against the Netherlands in that match, his third strike in four games for club and country.
He’s averaging 3.6 shots per game in La Liga this term and should spearhead Barca’s attacking play here.
Yamal eyeing up another record
The 17-year-old netted his 11th goal in La Liga last time out. He needs just one more to surpass Ansu Fati and Pablo Pombo, the only other players to have scored 11 goals in the Spanish top flight before their 18th birthdays.