LiontipsOsasuna vs Barcelona. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Osasuna got off to a strong start of the season, after 13 rounds team has 23 points and a 5th position, inside the European qualification zone. Team put up a modest offensive performance, scoring just 15 goals.
Team suffered the most recent defeat in mid-October. In last four matches team dropped points only once, in the match against Girona. In two latest matches Pamplonians earned victories over Valladolid (2:0) and Celta (2:1).
Ez Abde, Kike Saverio and Herrera will miss the upcoming game.
Barcelona got off to a strong start - 11 clean sheets in 13 matches is club's all-time record in La Liga. Catalan club has 11 victories and a draw, delivering 34 points. Team is just two points behind Real Madrid, but champion has one game in hand.
Team conceded just four goals in the current season, scoring 31. In two latest matches Xavi's men earned victories over Valencia (1:0) and Almeria (2:0). However, the Blaugrana once again put up a disappointing performance in the Champions League - two victories and a draw brought seven points and a third spot, now team will play in the Europa League. Second La Liga team finished the group stage with an away victory over Viktoria (4:2).
Roberto, Araujo, Depay, Kessie and Kounde will miss the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in three latest matches of Osasuna
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 4 of 6 latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorrect score 0:3
Visitors have won 6 of 7 latest head-to-head matches
СтавкаPenalty: no
In three latest head-to-head matches no penalties were given
Tip and bets
Visitors are clear favourites of this match, but they won't get the points easily. However, Catalan side has no margin for error, so team will be motivationed for the upcoming game. The Blaugrana will try to take the top spot before the World Cup break.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Barcelona
Catalan side should be able to put an end to the dry spell, so we might see some goals in the upcoming match.
Our second bet is on total over 3 goals
