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Osasuna vs. Real Madrid: prediction for the La Liga fixture
Osasuna had no victories over Real Madrid in La Liga for more than 10 years. What to expect from the encounter on February 18? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Osasuna
SpainOsasuna 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.
Real Madrid
SpainThis 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.
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Ставка Goals in both halves - no
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Ставка Corners: total under 9,5
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Ставка Yellow cards: total over 5
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Tip and bets
Even a possible absence of Benzema is unlikely to save Osasuna from a defeat. Madrid side is in a perfect form and almost no team in the world can withstand under their pressure. The Blancos should get the three points here without any problems.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Real Madrid
We think that favourite will get the game under control since the first seconds. Capital club will probably get a victory by a comfortable margin.
Our second bet is on Real Madrid to win by three goals
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