Athletic Bilbao will make the trip to Estadio El Sadar for their La Liga clash with Osasuna on Saturday, 3 January 2026.
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Osasuna vs Athletic Bilbao predictions: Low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Fewer than three goals were scored in four of Athletic Bilbao's last five matches.
- Osasuna won four of their last five games across all competitions.
- Athletic Bilbao suffered five defeats in their last seven away league matches.
Correct score prediction: Osasuna 1-0 Athletic Bilbao
In addition to winning five of their eight home games in La Liga this season, Osasuna have four wins in their last five matches across two competitions.
Athletic Bilbao, on the other hand, have been one of La Liga's worst travellers in recent months, as they've lost five of their last seven away league matches, failing to score in four of them.
Keeping in mind that Osasuna are unbeaten in the last three meetings between these sides, we are leaning toward the hosts for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Athletic Club slightly favoured
- HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- DRAW: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- AWAY: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Osasuna cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Alaves in their last La Liga outing. Although they have been La Liga's worst travellers this season, Alessio Lisci's troops have been impressive at home with a 5-1-2 win-draw-loss record.
Athletic Bilbao, on the other hand, are coming off a 2-1 home defeat against Espanyol. They have managed one win in their last four games in all competitions, failing to score in two of them.
Ahead of this skirmish, Athletic Bilbao and Osasuna are eighth and 12th in La Liga, respectively.
With that in mind, Athletic Bilbao are the expected winners at 29/20 (2.45). Teams with these odds usually have a 40.8% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that Athletic Bilbao did not score in five of their last seven away league matches, under 0.5 Athletic Bilbao goals has an appealing look at 2/1 (3.00). That one has a 33.3% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Even contest
In the last six meetings between Osasuna and Athletic Bilbao, both teams have two wins apiece with two draws between them. However, it is worth mentioning that Osasuna are unbeaten in the last three H2Hs (W2, D1).
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Osasuna preview: Eyeing their third consecutive victory
Osasuna are still dealing with the injury issues of Iker Benito, who is recovering from a cruciate ligament surgery, and Aimar Oroz, who is battling a virus.
Flavien Boyomo is with the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon for the Africa Cup of Nations, while Abel Bretones is unavailable for this game due to accumulated yellow cards.
Predicted lineup: Herrera (GK), Rosier, Herrando, Catena, Cruz, Moncayola, Torro, Munoz, Gomez, Garcia & Budimir.
Last five matches
- Osasuna 3-0 Alaves
- Huesca 2-4 Osasuna
- Barcelona 2-0 Osasuna
- Osasuna 2-0 Levante
- Ebro 3-5 Osasuna
Athletic Bilbao preview: Plagued by injuries
Athletic Club have a long list of absentees ahead of this clash. Unai Egiluz (knee), Maroan Sannadi (meniscus), Aymeric Laporte (leg), Benat Prados (knee) and Yuri Berchiche (hamstring) are all ruled out of this trip.
It is worth mentioning that Yeray Alvarez, who has not featured for the Basque side since July last year, remains banned until April for a doping violation.
Predicted lineup: Simon (GK), Areso, Vesga, Paredes, Boiro, Galarreta, Jauregizar, I. Williams, Sancet, N. Williams & Guruzeta.
Last five matches
- Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Espanyol
- Ourense 0-1 Athletic Bilbao
- Celta 2-0 Athletic Bilbao
- Athletic Bilbao 0-0 PSG
- Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Atletico Madrid
Player to watch: Ante Budimir
Ante Budimir put in a man-of-the-match performance last time out, scoring a brace in Osasuna's 3-0 win against Alaves. The former Mallorca forward has three goals in his last two appearances and will fancy his chances against Athletic Bilbao.