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Barcelona vs Osasuna Preview

Tournament: La Liga

Date: March 8, 2025

Kick-off Time: 08:00 PM GMT

Venue: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys

La Liga leaders FC Barcelona will welcome Osasuna in their 27th league fixture as the race for the top spot intensifies. The Catalan giants have reclaimed the first position on the table after a series of consistent and impactful displays. They come into this game on the back of a 0-1 win over Benfica in the RO16 of the Champions League. Hansi’s Flick’s side are the only team who have not lost a single game in 2025. With 57 points from 26 outings, they are one point clear of second-placed Atletico Madrid.

They have scored 12 goals from 33 shots on target in their last five outings. Robert Lewandowski is their top scorer with 34 goals followed by Raphinha with 25 goals while Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres are level on 11 goals each across all competitions. Raphinga and Lamine Yamal are the top assist providers with 16 and 15 assists respectively. Pedri, Alejandro Balde and Marc Casado have registered six assists each.

Osasuna on the other hand sit outside the top ten in the La Liga standings. They have managed to get just three wins in 2025, but will hope to replicate their heroics from the reverse fixture on their trip to Catalonia. The Navarra side have won and lost seven each while playing out 12 draws, the most by any team. Los Rojillos are winless and have scored five goals in their last five games across various competitions. With 17 goals, Ante Budimir tops the goalscoring charts followed by Raul and Aimar Oroz with five goals each. Bryan Garagoza and Ruben Garcia have provided five assists each while Jesu Areso has three assists to his name.

Barcelona Team News

The Catalans will be hopeful for the return of Gavi. Marc Bernal and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are long term absentees while Andreas Christensen is the latest addition to the list of injuries. Pau Cubarsi, who received a red card in the last game against Benfica, but is eligible to play the game over the weekend.

Osasuna Team News

Osasuna are expected to have the majority of their players available for selection heading into this fixture. However, Aimar Oroz remains doubtful having picked up a knock in the last game. Kike Barja should replace if the player remains out of action for this match.

Barcelona vs Osasuna Predicted Lineups

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

Goalkeeper: Szczesny

Defenders: Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde

Midfielders: Pedri, de Jong

Forwards: Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Lewandowski

Osasuna Predicted Lineup (4-1-4-1):

Goalkeeper: Herrera

Defenders: Areso, Garcia, Catena, Cruz

Midfielders: Torro, Moncayola, Barja

Forwards: Garcia, Zaragoza, Budimir

Barcelona vs Osasuna Head-to-Head Record

In the last five meetings, Barcelona have emerged victorious four times while Osasuna have won one game.

Key Players to Watch in Barcelona vs Osasuna

Raphinha (Barcelona)

The Brazilian playmaker is scripting his best season in a Barcelona shirt. He has been phenomenal by all means and has taken Barcelona over the line on multiple occasions. With 25 goals and 16 assists, Raphinha has racked up 41 goal contributions across all competitions. His extraordinary vision, passing and shooting abilities make him an unstoppable force. He possesses an xG of 1.2 in his last five appearances.

Ante Budimir (Osasuna)

Ante Budimir will be the man to watch out for Osasuna in this game. The 33-year-old was the driving force behind Osasiuna's 4-2 win over the Catalan giants earlier in the season. He scored a match-winning brace and guided his side to an iconic win. The Croatian has 19 goals contributions with 17 goals and two assists. Moreover, he has maintained an xG of 1.0 in his last five outings.

Prediction for Barcelona vs Osasuna

The stakes are very high for the home side who cannot afford to drop any points from here on. Barcelona’s season is on the line and therefore we expect them to come all out against Osasuna and pull off a 3-0 win at home.

Predicted Score: Barcelona 3-0 Osasuna

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