Osasuna vs Real Madrid Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | La Liga, February 15, 2025

Osasuna vs Real Madrid Preview

• Competition: LaLiga.
• Date: Saturday, February 15.
• Time: 3:00 PM GMT.
• Venue: El Sadar Stadium.

Osasuna vs Real Madrid will take place at the El Sadar Stadium in the middle kick-off slot on matchday 24 of La Liga on February 15.

The hosts find themselves in ninth place in the table with 31 points from 23 matches. They are just four points off the European spots, and with 15 games to go, will have high hopes. However, they have won just once in their last five matches, drawing thrice and losing once as well. In this run, Osasuna scored five and conceded six goals. They drew 1-1 against Mallorca in their last match and will look to do better next time.

Los Blancos, on the other hand, led the pack with 50 points from 23 matches. They are closely followed by cross-town rivals Atletico on 49 points and Barcelona on 48 points. Real Madrid have fallen to just one defeat in their last five matches across competitions, winning three and drawing one game as well. In this run, they have scored 10 goals and conceded six, keeping just one clean sheet. They defeated Manchester City with a comeback 3-2 win in their last match.

On that note, let’s take a look at the team news from both camps.

Osasuna Team News

Manager Daniel Pendin fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match as they managed a 1-1 draw away from home. A few players put in strong performances, while others were average, and the manager used all five subs as well. However, there were no new injuries or suspensions.

Osasuna will be without just one player next time around. Flavian Boyomo picked up a booking last time out and will miss out on an accumulation of yellow cards.

Real Madrid Team News

Manager Carlo Ancelotti went full-strength as his team faced and overcame a familiar foe in Manchester City. Most players performed at a high level, while some struggled with the intensity of the match. Ancelotti used three subs as well, but no new injuries and suspensions to report.

They will be without five players for the next game. Antonio Rudiger (thigh), Daniel Carvajal (cruciate ligament), David Alaba (muscle), Eder Militao (cruciate ligament) and Lucas Vazquez (muscle) will all miss out as they continue to recover.

Osasuna vs Real Madrid Predicted Lineups

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

Goalkeeper: Sergio Herrera (C).

Defenders: Jesus Areso, Unai Garcia, Alejandro Catena, Juan Cruz.

Midfielders: Lucas Torro, Jon Moncayola, Aimar Oroz.

Forwards: Ruben Garcia, Bryan Zaragoza, Ante Budimir.

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois.

Defenders: Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Raul Asencio, Ferland Mendy.

Midfielders: Rodrygo, Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Ceballos, Jude Bellingham.

Forwards: Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior.

Osasuna vs Real Madrid Head-to-Head Record

These two have faced off several times in various competitions across the last few seasons. However, the tie has been very one-sided, with Real Madrid winning each of the last five matches against Osasuna.

Key Players to Watch in Osasuna vs Real Madrid

Ante Budimir (Osasuna)

The striker has been his team’s top scorer with ease this season, bagging 12 goals and providing one assist as well. His goals have come from a respectable 9.15 xG, meaning Budimir has converted his chances at a good rate. His one assist has come from 0.98 xA, which means it was almost a tap-in. He will look to continue in this rich vein of form.

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)

After a slow start to life in Madrid, Mbappe has picked up serious form and has racked up 16 goals and two assists so far this season. His goals have come from 15.27 xG, meaning he can still do better in this aspect. His two assists have come from 3.33 xA, meaning the Frenchman can improve here as well.

Osasuna vs Real Madrid Prediction

Going by the recent head-to-head record as well as their respective form guides, there is one clear favorite to win the next one. Real Madrid should secure a comfortable win.

Predicted Score: Osasuna 1-3 Real Madrid

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