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Barcelona will aim to maintain their perfect La Liga start, as they visit Osasuna, who have been resilient at home this season. With seven consecutive wins, Barcelona are eyeing their eighth to match a club record, while Osasuna hope to disrupt that momentum.
Osasuna Recent Form
Osasuna have had a mixed start, sitting 7th with three wins, two draws, and two losses. They’ve been strong at home, winning three of their last four, including victories against Mallorca and Las Palmas.
Barcelona Recent Form
Barcelona have been flawless in La Liga so far this season, boasting 21 points from seven matches. Despite an early Champions League setback, they’ve bounced back with wins over Villarreal and Getafe, leaving them four points clear at the top.
Injury and Team News
Osasuna remain without long-term absentees Iker Munoz and Kike Barja, while Ante Budimir and Bryan Zaragoza are likely to return to the starting lineup.
Barcelona’s injury list includes Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Frenkie de Jong, Ronald Araujo, Dani Olmo, and others. Pedri is expected to return, while Robert Lewandowski leads their attack, having scored seven goals in seven games.
Last Osasuna Lineup
Here is how Osasuna lined up for their last match: Formation: 4-3-3
Last Barcelona Lineup
Here is how Barcelona lined up for their last match: Formation: 4-2-3-1
Osasuna Player To Watch
Ante Budimir is a key figure for Osasuna, and his return to the starting lineup could boost their attacking potential.
Barcelona Player To Watch
Robert Lewandowski has been unstoppable in La Liga this season so far, and with seven goals already, he’ll be crucial for Barcelona’s attacking play.
Prediction
Despite Barcelona’s injury concerns, their form should carry them to another narrow victory. Osasuna 1-2 Barcelona.
Betting Tips
Tip 1
Both teams to score: Osasuna have been strong at home and could find the net against a depleted Barcelona defence.
Tip 2
Lewandowski to score anytime: The Polish striker is in fine form, making him a strong…
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Author : [email protected] (Jake Skudder)
Publish date : 2024-09-27 09:07:03
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