LiontipsReal Madrid vs Osasuna. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Current La Liga champions are so far on the second place in the standings. Real has 34 Spain championships and 19 Copa del Reys throughout their history. But their greatest achievements are 13 Champions League titles, 5 of them were won in a row, which is an all-time record.
In the first two knock-out stages of the main European club competition Zinedine Zidane's team beat Atalanta and Liverpool. In the first leg of the semi-finals Blancos failed to outscore Chelsea, game against London club finished in a draw (1:1).
In La Liga Whites have 21 wins and eight draws after 33 rounds, which gave them 71 points and second place in the standings. In last three matches Galacticos beat Cadiz (3:0) and then had two consecutive draws against Getafe (0:0) and Betis (0:0).
Real's defense is second-best in La Liga, they concede less then one goal per game.
Valverde, Carvajal, Lucas, Mendy and also Ramos, who has a muscle injury, are all on team's injured list.
Osasuna celebrated a 100-year anniversary last year, team performed very great in a previous season. After the return to La Liga Jagoba Arrasante's team not only avoided relegation, they finished with a 10th place in the standings, which is a great result for a first season in top-flight.
But the current season started not so well - for a long time team was in a relegation zone, but managed to get back on track. After 33 rounds Health secured 10 wins and the same amount of draws, which gave them 40 points and 11th place in the standings.
After three consecutive wins over Villarreal (2:1), Elche (2:0) and Valencia (3:1) Los Rojillos lost an away game to Celta (1:2).
Ruben and Perez won't be able to play in an upcoming game.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 3:1
Real won four out of last five H2H games
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 4 out of last 5 games teams scored in both halves
СтавкаPenalty: no
No penalties were given in last five H2H games
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 3,5
This bet played in 2 out of 3 last head-to-head games
Tip and bets
Real is not looking great at home recently, but any mistake can cost Zinedine Zidane his job. We don't believe that guests will be able to contain hosts' attacking force.
Our prediction - Real Madrid to win with a handicap of (-1.5) goals.
Blancos are on a good form and we don't think that game against Chelsea will affect their shape. We expect some goals from the favourite.
Second bet is on total over 2,5 goals.
