It is looking unlikely, but Athletic Club still hold aspirations of qualifying for the Champions League, though they will need a collapse from Atletico Madrid to do so.
At the moment, the Basque side are in fifth, six points adrift of Atletico with four games remaining.
They face an Osasuna side without much to play for, as they are safe from relegation in 13th.
Current Form
Athletic Club current form
Athletic’s Champions League hopes took a hit recently when they lost 3-1 away at rivals Atletico. They followed that with a 2-0 defeat of Getafe last time out.
In their last five games, they have won one, lost one and drawn three, though one of those draws came in the victorious Copa del Rey final against Mallorca, which they won on penalties.
Osasuna current form
Osasuna are on a shocking run of four losses in a row versus Valencia, Rayo Vallecano, Granada and Real Betis.
They’ve scored just one goal in that run, too.
Both Yeray Alvarez and Aitor Paredes were sent off against Getafe so they are suspended for Athletic, while Gorka Guruzeta, Oihan Sancet, Dani Vivian, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta and Yuri Berchiche are all injured.
For Osasuna, Unai Garcia, Moi Gomez, David Garcia, Ante Budimir, Aimar Oroz and Kike Barja are injured, with Jon Moncayola suspended.
Nico Williams’ performances for Athletic this season have seen him become a wanted man, with Arsenal and Chelsea two of the sides said to be preparing a summer bid.
Ante Budimir has scored an impressive 16 league goals this season.
Scoreline Prediction
Both sides have injury problems to contend with, but Athletic have much more to play for and are a much better team, too.
Athletic 3-0 Osasuna
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FAQs
What was the score the last time Athletic played Osasuna? In August, Athletic beat Osasuna 2-0 away from home.
What is Athletic’s next match? After Osasuna, Athletic face Celta.
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Publish date : 2024-05-11 08:30:00
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