Osasuna vs Athletic Club Preview, Prediction, Odds, Betting Tips 21.12.2024

• Date and Time: Saturday, December 21, 18:30 GMT+1
• Venue: Estadio El Sadar, Pamplona, Spain

Osasuna

Osasuna’s season isn’t necessarily a disaster, although the impact of Jagoba Arrasate’s exit was palpable. Vicente Moreno took over and is doing a fine job—Los Rojillos sit in 8th place, two points behind fifth-placed Mallorca. 

Osasuna eliminated Ceuta in the Copa Del Rey, but they lost their last five La Liga matches. The previous four were draws—including a disappointing 0-0 result to Espanyol and a 4-0 loss to Real Madrid. 

Osasuna’s main issue remains defending, with the team conceding 25 goals while only scoring 22 in 17 games. Their last victory in La Liga dates back to early November, a 1-0 victory against relegation-threatened Real Valladolid. 

On the other hand, the 2-0 win against Real Sociedad was encouraging, and their best performance was against Barcelona (4-0). The team’s main issue is consistency, as Osasuna have yet to win back-to-back matches. They have won six, drawn even, and lost four, which reflects their season well. 

Bryan Zaragoza and José Manuel Arnaiz will be sidelined, while Jon Moncayola served his suspension last match. 

Athletic Club

Athletic Club is one of the league’s most in-form teams. Los Leones haven’t been defeated in two months. Only two other teams (Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid) have defeated Rojiblancos this season. Athletic Club defeated Real Madrid 2-1, employing their usual high press with great success against a disorganised side. 

Athletic Club also defeated Villarreal (2-0). Ernesto Valverde’s men seemed to be playing against a ghost, easily disrupting Villarreal’s build-up. 

Deportivo Alavés ended Athletic Club’s six-win streak as Joan Jordán equalised in the 67th minute. 

Athletic have also competed well in the Europa League, where they remain undefeated. Their season began with a 1-1 to AS Roma, followed by a 2-1 against AZ. They won the next two games, with a 1-0 victory to Slavia Praha and a 2-1 victory in Bulgaria against Ludogorets Razgrad. 

To conclude, Athletic Club defeated Elfsborg (3-0) and Feherbahçe (0-2). As a result, they are second in the competition, only behind Lazio due to the difference in goals. 

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Osasuna vs Athletic Club Prediction

• Prediction: Athletic Club to win
• Odds: 2.08 (22Bet)
• Score Prediction: Osasuna 0-2 Athletic Club

Athletic Club are undoubtedly the favourites for the encounter, and their defensive record is key. Ernesto Valverde’s approach is famous for its unique insistence on pressing high to disrupt the opponent’s build-up while keeping the tempo up for ninety minutes. 

On the other hand, Osasuna’s defensive shortcomings, combined with Zaragoza’s absence, make it easier for Athletic Club. However, El Sadar is renowned as one of the most challenging venues in La Liga, thanks to its passionate and vocal fanbase. 

Osasuna vs Athletic Club Betting Tip

• Pick: Oihan Sancet to score
• Odds: 3.75 (22Bet)

There’s another star in town: Oihan Sancet. He has quietly become one of the country’s best-advanced midfielders while keeping the work rate of a defensive midfielder. He often drops in pockets of space in the final third, when markers are fixated on attackers. 

Sancet’s attacking involvement is key in creating the free man in the penalty box in such games. He’s not one to have the most impressive attacking stats, but the attack wouldn’t function without his omnipresence. 

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