Osasuna vs. Real Madrid. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga

Osasuna suffered a sudden dip in form after a solid start of 2023. Team needs to fix the problem in order to get to European competitions for the first time since 2005/06 season. Pamplonians have already advanced into the Copa del Rey semifinals, so team is capable of big things, but today's match against the reigning champion will be a tough challenge. 

The Reds failed to get a single victory over Real at El Sadar since January 2011. After 21 matches, Jagoba Arrasate's men have eight victories and six draws, delivering 30 points and a 9th position in the standings. 

Cruz, Pena, Avila and Vidal will miss the upcoming game. 

This mid-week, Real secured a 4:0 victory over Elche. Karim Benzema passed Raul and became team's second best scorer, taking his tally to 230 goals. Frenchman is still far from leading Cristiano Ronaldo, but Karim will surely try to score today in an effort to bring his team closer to Barcelona in La Liga standings. 

Reigning champions have all what it takes for a success. After a victory in Club World Cup at Morocco, where team scored nine goals in two matches, visitors are unlikely to drop any points. After 21 matches, the Whites have 15 victories and three draws, delivering 48 points and a 2nd position in the standings. Galacticos have the best offensive record in the league with 44 goals. 

Hazard, Mendy, Kroos and possibly Karim Benzema will be sidelined for the upcoming game.