Real Madrid vs Osasuna Prediction and Betting Tips | 9th November 2024
The 2024-25 edition of La Liga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Osasuna take on Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid side in an important clash at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. Both teams have stepped up to the plate this season and will want to win this game.
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Osasuna are in fifth place in the La Liga standings and have punched above their weight this season. The away side thrashed Chiclana by a 5-0 scoreline in the Copa del Rey this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table and have been inconsistent this season. Los Blancos slumped to a 3-1 defeat against AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Real Madrid vs Osasuna Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Real Madrid have an impressive recent record against Osasuna and have won 29 out of the last 43 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Osasuna's five victories.
- Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last 18 matches against Osasuna in La Liga, with their previous defeat coming away from home by a 1-0 scoreline in January 2011.
- After a run of 12 defeats in 13 matches away from home against Real Madrid in La Liga, Osasuna have played out draws in two of their last three such games in the competition.
- Real Madrid have won their last three matches against Osasuna in La Liga and have scored at least four goals in each of their last two such games.
Real Madrid vs Osasuna Prediction
Real Madrid have a strong squad at their disposal but are yet to come together as a unit this season. Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe can be lethal on their day and will need to step up to the plate in this fixture.
Osasuna can pull off an upset on their day and have troubled Real Madrid on a few occasions in the past. Real Madrid are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Real Madrid 3-2 Osasuna
Real Madrid vs Osasuna Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Real Madrid to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Osasuna to score first - Yes
Bold Tip: Vinicius Junior to score or assist - Yes