4-3-3 vs Osasuna: Luis Enrique without world class Barcelona star for vital away game; Key Stats, Team News & Predicted Lineups - originally posted on Sportslens.com
Osasuna vs Barcelona Prediction, Betting Tips, Preview & Live Stream info ahead of this weekend’s La Liga fixture.
Osasuna vs Barcelona
Liga BBVA 2016/17
10th December, 12:00 pm BST
El Sadar Stadium, Pamplona
Live Stream: Watch Osasuna vs Barcelona live on Sky Go UK
Barcelona Team News & Preview
Osasuna host Barcelona in La Liga this weekend and the Spanish champions will be desperate to close the gap with league leaders Real Madrid with a win away from home.
The Catalan giants are currently in second place, six points behind Los Blancos. Barcelona have dropped six points in their last three league games and cannot afford any more slip-ups if they want to win the title this season.
Luis Enrique will be without star winger Neymar and Jeremy Mathieu for tomorrow’s game against Osasuna.
Predicted Barcelona Starting Lineup (4-3-3): Ter Stegen; Roberto, Umtiti, Pique, Alba; Rakitic, Busquets, Iniesta; Messi, Suarez, Turan
Osasuna Team News & Preview
Osasuna are in very poor form right now and are heading into this game on the back of four consecutive defeats. They struggled against relegation threatened sides like Gijon, Granada and will struggle to contain a motivated Barcelona side.
Osasuna are struggling in every department and have no real strength that could trouble the visitors. They have conceded freely so far and have managed to score just one goal in their last five matches.
The hosts will be without Didier Digard and Javier Flano for tomorrow’s game.
Osasuna Predicted Starting Lineup (5-4-1): Nauzet; Oier, Marquez, Flano, Garcia, Fuentes; Torres, Causic, Elias, Cuevas; Riera
Osasuna vs Barcelona Key Stats
Barcelona have won 9 of their last 11 matches against Osasuna in all competitions.
Barcelona have drawn their last 3 matches in La Liga.
Barcelona have scored at least 2 goals in 10 of their last 11 matches against Osasuna in all competitions.
Osasuna have lost their last 4 matches in La Liga.
Osasuna vs Barcelona Betting Tips
Osasuna have been losing at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches in La Liga. Get Barcelona to win both halves at 6/5.
Barcelona have an outstanding record against Osasuna. Bet on them to win at 2/11.
Barcelona have been scoring freely against Osasuna over the last few seasons and Osasuna have conceded at least 2 goals in 8 of their last 10 matches in La Liga. Over 2.5 goals (4/11) seem likely.
Osasuna vs Barcelona Prediction
Osasuna’s poor run of form should continue for another week at the very least. They are severely out of their depth against the defending champions and will struggle to get anything from this game.
Barcelona will be determined to pick up a win after three back-to-back draws and should be able to secure the three points easily.
Osasuna 0-4 Barcelona
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