Predictions & Statistics

With 42 points from 35 games and a place of 11, Osasuna still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Across the season they have posted 11 wins, 9 draws, and 15 defeats, and the 42:45 goal record continues to suggest poor form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on A. Budimir (17 goals), R. Garcia (7 goals), Victor Muñoz (5 goals), with creative support from R. Garcia (5 assists), J. Moncayola (4 assists), Victor Muñoz (2 assists), while at the back they have been quite vulnerable. At home, they have managed 9 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses, a return that supports a very strong split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach. They also have disciplinary concerns to manage, with V. Munoz, S. Herrera unavailable.

Atletico Madrid approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 4 with 63 points from 35 matches. Their record of 19 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses, together with goals at 58:38, reflects mixed form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through A. Sorloth (12 goals), J. Alvarez (8 goals), A. Griezmann (7 goals), with creative support from G. Simeone (6 assists), J. Alvarez (4 assists), Marcos Llorente (4 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been fairly stable. Away from home, the split record of 5 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses points to a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader football approach still suggests balanced attacking football. They also have disciplinary concerns to manage, with P. Barrios, J. Cardoso, J. M. Gimenez, A. Baena unavailable.