LiontipsOsasuna vs Real Madrid. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Osasuna got off to a perfect start in the current season, team even had hopes for European qualification. Unfortunately, that didn't last long and results eventually went downhill.
Pamplonians got off to a great start in the Spanish Cup, team easily beat San Augustin (4:0) and Deportivo (2:1). But the Reds were unable to get past the third round - team was suddenly defeated by a second-tier side, Girona (0:1).
After 32 rounds of La Liga Jagoba Arrasate's men have 12 victories and eight draws, delivering 44 points and a 9th spot in the standings. In two latest rounds Basques beat Alaves (1:0) and Valencia (2:1). Team has a weak offensive record with only 33 goals.
Cruz, Garcia and Areso won't feature in the upcoming match.
Real are looking great in the Champions League this year, team advanced into the playoffs through the group stage quite easily. Madrid side beat Inter Milan to the first place by five points.
In the first play-off round the Whites suffered an away defeat to PSG (0:1), but secured a comeback victory in the second leg, thanks to Karim Benzema's hat-trick. Frenchman repeated that feat in the first leg of the quarter-final and scored three goals on Chelsea, which brought a spot in the semi-final.
After 32 rounds of La Liga Carlo Ancelotti's men have 23 victories and six draws, delivering 75 points and a top position in the standings. Team has the best offensive record in the league with 66 goals.
Hazard, Vallejo, Mendy, Jovic, Marcelo are sidelined for today's match.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:3
Visitors won 3 of 5 latest head-to-head matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of 4 latest matches of the hosts goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorners: total over 9,5
This bet won in 2 of 4 latest matches of the visitors
СтавкаPenalty: no
Penalties were not given in any of three latest head-to-head matches
Tip and bets
Madrid team is just one step away from La Liga title, club is 15 points clear of nearest competitor. Capital side is in a great morale condition after a victory over Sevilla in the previous round and Carlo Ancelotti has plenty of options for rotation, which will help him to pick the perfect line-up for the game. We think that Osasuna won't be able to stop the leader.
Our prediction - Real Madrid to win the match
In our opinion, both teams will try to satisfy the fans today. Every team is motivated for the game against Real, plus the Blancos have a serious offensive potential. We are not expecting a blowout, but visitors should be able to take the ball under their control and to record a comfortable victory.
Our second bet is on Real Madrid to win by two goals
