Osasuna vs Athletic Club Lineups, Preview, Prediction and Team News|La Liga, December 21, 2024

Osasuna vs Athletic Club Preview

• Tournament: La Liga
• Date: Saturday, Dec 21
• Kick-off Time: 05:30 pm GMT
• Venue: El Sadar Stadium, Spain

Osasuna will play host to Spanish giants Athletic Club in their 19th game of the 2024/25 La Liga season at El Sadar Stadium. Both teams are enduring tremendous domestic success with the visitors entering the game on the back of a 13-match unbeaten run.

Hosts Osasuna are undergoing a stellar season on the domestic front as they are sitting eighth in the league table with 25 points. The home side played out a goalless draw with Espanyol in their last game but could push for a European spot this term.

Meanwhile, Athletic Club has endured a fantastic start to the new campaign and will be seeking to extend their unbeaten run to 14 matches across all competitions. They are currently sitting fourth in the La Liga table, just five points behind league leaders Barcelona. The Basue giants have been in commanding form in both domestic and European competitions.

Osasuna Team News

For the home side, they are without the services of Jose Arnaiz and Bryan Zaragoza through injury. They would be boosted with the return of Jon Moncayola who was suspended in the last game.

Athletic Club Team News

As for the visitors, they would be without the services of Ander Herrera and Yeray Alvarez with their muscular injuries. Nico Williams sustained a knee injury in the game against Fenerbahce and will sit out this tie.

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Osasuna vs Athletic Club Predicted Lineups

Osasuna predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Herrera

Defenders: Areso, Catena, Boyomo, Cruz

Midfielders: Munoz, Torro

Forwards: Ruben Garcia, Oroz, Bretones; Budimir

Athletic Club predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Agirrezabala

Defenders: De Marcos, Vivian, Paredes, Yuri

Midfielders: Ruiz de Galarreta, Prados

Forwards: I. Williams, Sancet, Berenguer; Guruzeta

Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only 47 times in the past, with Osasuna winning 13 matches and Athletic Club winning 21 games. The remaining 13 games ended in a draw.

Last five matches head-to-head Record:

Key Players to Watch in Osasuna vs Athletic Club

Ante Budimir (Osasuna)

Osasuna striker Ante Budimir has made a sensational start to his 2024/25 campaign registering 10 goals in 17 La Liga games. The veteran striker has scored nine goals in his last ten league matches.

Oihan Sancet (Athletic Club)

Oihan Sancet has established himself as one of the pivotal players in La Liga this season and has netted eight goals in 19 appearances across all competitions. His tactical intelligence and ability to lead attacks have attracted the interest of several Premier League clubs.

Osasuna vs Athletic Club Prediction

Los Rojillos played out a goalless draw with Espanyol in their last game and will again pose a defensive approach against the visiting side. Vicente Moreno’s side are unbeaten in their last five games and drew their last four La Liga games. Osasuna are currently occupying the 8th spot with 25 points and would tighten their defence to challenge for a European spot this term.

As for Athletic Club, they are looking to secure Champions League qualification for the first time since the 2013/14 season. They are currently on a 13-match unbeaten run across all competitions and are fourth in the La Liga table having picked up 33 points. Ernesto Valverde’s side will enter this game on the back of a six-game winning run.

Predicted Score: Osasuna 1-2 Athletic Club

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