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Three points will be at stake when Osasuna and Athletic Bilbao draw swords at Estadio El Sadar on Saturday.
The hosts are going through a rough patch and will hope to turn things around this weekend.
Athletic Club, meanwhile, are eyeing a fourth consecutive victory.
Read our Osasuna vs Athletic Bilbao prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Osasuna vs Athletic Bilbao key stats
- Osasuna's home games this season have all gone below the 2.5-goal line.
- Five or more cards were awarded in four of Athletic Bilbao's last five outings.
- At least one team failed to score in four of Osasuna's five home games this season.
Osasuna vs Athletic Bilbao preview: Osasuna's struggles to continue?
Osasuna vs Athletic Bilbao — Tale of the Tape
| Osasuna | vs | Athletic Bilbao |
|---|---|---|
| 15th | Position | 7th |
| 11 | Points | 15 |
| 11 | Goals For | 14 |
| 22 | Goals Against | 10 |
| 3 | Clean Sheets | 5 |
| 14th | Home / Away Rank | 12th |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Despite having the lead at the half-time break, Osasuna were beaten 2-1 on the road by Deportivo La Coruna on Monday night.
Recent weeks have not been very pleasant for the hosts, as they have now lost three of their last four league matches, managing only one win in their last eight (D1, L6).
Due to their abysmal run of results, Jagoba Arrasate's troops have dropped from sixth to 15th in La Liga. On the positive side, eight of their 11 points earned so far have come at home, with the Pamplona outfit having lost only once in five home games this season.
Moreover, Osasuna have no new injury concerns ahead of this encounter, although Romain Del Castillo is still sidelined with a hamstring injury.
On the other hand, Athletic Bilbao are coming off a hard-fought 2-1 victory over neighbours Real Sociedad in the Basque derby.
Edin Terzic's men have now won three consecutive matches across all competitions for the first time this season. They have moved up to seventh in the Spanish top flight, having earned 15 points from a possible 30.
Maroan Sannadi (hamstring), Gorka Guruzeta (ACL), and Unai Eguiluz (ACL) are all confirmed out, while Oihan Sancet will need a late fitness test to confirm his availability.
Although both teams share a 2-2-2 win-draw-loss record in the last six H2Hs, Osasuna's two wins during that stretch have come in other competitions, and the hosts have not beaten their Basque opponents in six consecutive La Liga encounters.
Osasuna vs Athletic Bilbao form guide & betting tips
| Osasuna | vs | Athletic Bilbao |
|---|---|---|
D
L
W
L
L
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La Liga Form |
D
D
L
W
W
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| 4 | Points | 8 |
| 16th | Form Table | 7th |
| 6 | Goals For | 7 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 4 |
L
W
L
W
L
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Form (All Comps) |
D
L
W
W
W
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Whispers Predicts: Osasuna 0-1 Athletic Bilbao
Priced at 23/20 (2.15), Athletic Bilbao are considered favourites by the bookmakers ahead of this clash.
Osasuna have lost three of their last four league outings, and considering Athletic Club's winning run, we are leaning toward the visitors for the victory.
Four of the visiting team's last five matches have produced at least five cards, and this can be backed at 3.4 (1.75).
We also fancy under 2.5 total goals at 4/5 (1.80), as was the case in the hosts' last five home games and in the last four H2Hs.
> Under 2.5 total goals at 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – No at 10/11 (1.91) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Athletic Bilbao at 23/20 (2.15) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 4.5 total cards at 3/4 (1.75) | Likelihood: Probable
> Correct Score: 0-1 at 6/1 (7.00) | Likelihood: Possible