Real Madrid return to domestic action on Saturday, with a trip to El Sadar. Our Osasuna vs Real Madrid prediction and La Liga betting tips consider whether Carlo Ancelotti’s side will be able to leave with maximum points.
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Osasuna vs Real Madrid prediction: Budimir to strike in score draw
Key stats
- Our Osasuna vs Real Madrid betting tips take into account that the hosts have drawn seven of their last 10 matches in La Liga.
- Both teams have scored in five of Real Madrid’s last seven league matches.
- 83% of Osasuna home games and 58% of Real Madrid away fixtures in La Liga this term have seen both teams score.
Correct score prediction: Osasuna 2-2 Real Madrid
Real Madrid still have some significant selection issues at the back, and with Carlo Ancelotti likely to look to manage the workload of his stars, with one eye on next week’s Champions League game, this could be a tricky afternoon for the visitors.
Having already upset Barcelona 4-2 at home this season, Osasuna won’t fear this game. They’re averaging a respectable 1.83 points per home match, and look capable of getting something from this.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Madrid the odds-on favourites
- HOME: 17/4 (5.25) – 19.0%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 4/7 (1.57) – 63.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The visitors are the favourites according to the Osasuna vs Real Madrid odds, with an implied probability of 63.6% that they win this match.
They head into it after a 3-2 comeback win in the Champions League at Manchester City, with Kylian Mbappe, Brahim Diaz and Jude Bellingham on target.
As for Osasuna, they drew 1-1 at Mallorca in their last game, with Flavien Boyomo netting a 94th minute leveller.
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Most recent H2Hs: Osasuna winless in 22 meetings
Our Osasuna vs Real Madrid prediction suggests Los Blancos will be able to extend their unbeaten streak against this opposition to 23 matches.
They’ve won on five of their last six trips to El Sadar, and have won each of the last five meetings overall.
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Osasuna preview: Boyomo serves ban
Monday night’s late hero Boyomo is suspended for this one. Otherwise, Osasuna should be at full strength.
Predicted Lineup: Herrera (GK), Cruz, Herrando, Catena, Areso, Torro, Moncayola, Oroz, Zaragoza, Budimir & Ruben Garcia
Spain La Liga 13/04/25 W Girona 1 Osasuna 2 Spain La Liga 07/04/25 D Leganes 1 Osasuna 1 Spain La Liga 30/03/25 D Athletic Bilbao 0 Osasuna 0 Spain La Liga 27/03/25 L Barcelona 3 Osasuna 0 Spain La Liga 16/03/25 L Getafe 2 Osasuna 1
Real Madrid preview: Defensive problems continue
The visitors are still missing Lucas Vazquez, Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao to injuries. Fellow defenders Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba are also major doubts.
Predicted Lineup: Courtois (GK), F. Garcia, Asencio, Tchouameni, Valverde, Camavinga, Modric, Vinicius, Bellingham, Brahim & Mbappe
Spain La Liga 13/04/25 W CD Alaves 0 Real Madrid 1 UEFA Champions League 08/04/25 L Arsenal 3 Real Madrid 0 Spain La Liga 05/04/25 L Valencia 2 Real Madrid 1 Spain Copa del Rey 01/04/25 D Real Sociedad 4 Real Madrid 4 Spain La Liga 29/03/25 W Leganes 2 Real Madrid 3
Player to watch – Ante Budimir
Two of the four top scorers in La Liga will feature in this match. Osasuna’s Ante Budimir has netted 12 goals in 23 appearances this term, trailing only Mbappe, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha in the Pichichi race.
Budimir to cause problems in the air
Rudiger’s absence could leave Real Madrid vulnerable to crosses in this game. Budimir has won 4.1 aerial challenges per match this season in the Spanish top flight, a record only bettered by two players.