Athletic Bilbao vs Osasuna Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 09/05/2024, 15:00  by Sridhar | Modified on 11/05/2024 at 07:00 in LaLiga Prediction

The slim Champions League qualification hopes of Athletic Bilbao will see them host Osasuna this weekend. The La Liga round #35 at San Mames in Bilbao will see the home side fifth with 61 points and the visitors 13th with 39 points. Athletic won 2-0 against Getafe to end a four-game winless streak in the league. They lost and drew two matches each prior to that win, so it was an essential victory. Athletic start the round six points behind fourth-placed Atletico Madrid, a gap they can bridge with wins and help from elsewhere. They would be happy to get back to a venue that has been a near-fortress lately. Athletic haven’t lost here for 20 consecutive matches in all competitions, winning 15. That said, three draws from their last four home league games suggest they could be tested here.

Osasuna have nothing much to play for, but a top-ten finish is still within reach. Their recent form hasn’t been up to scratch, though. Osasuna lost 2-0 to Real Betis last time, making it their sixth defeat in seven games and a fourth loss in a row. Four of those matches saw Osasuna fail to score, and they will be wary of that poor record. That’s because the visitors have failed to score in three of their last four league matches against Athletic, including a 2-0 loss in the reverse fixture. Any hopes of avenging that result aren’t too bright, as Osasuna have lost three of their last four away league games. Once again, they failed to score in two of those four matches and will have to do their best to take their chances on this trip.