Spanish La Liga
2025-03-27 - Barcelona vs Osasuna
A Sports Betting Pick by Gladiator
Football: Spanish La Liga - Round 27
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys (Barcelona), Spain
Thursday, 27th March 2025 - Kick Off 21:00 CET
Barcelona
Barcelona return to league action after the international break, looking to extend their impressive run of form. Hansi Flick’s side has been dominant in recent months, going unbeaten since December across all competitions. Their strong performances have propelled them to the top of the La Liga standings, and a win here would create a crucial gap between them and Real Madrid in the title race.
One of Barcelona’s biggest strengths this season has been their defensive solidity, particularly at home. They have won the last four home meetings against Osasuna without conceding, showcasing their ability to shut out their opponents. Flick will be eager for his team to keep that trend going, especially after suffering a surprising 4-2 defeat in the reverse fixture earlier this season.
Osasuna
Osasuna travel to Barcelona in desperate need of a positive result, as their recent form has been disappointing. They have failed to win any of their last five La Liga matches, which has seen them slip dangerously close to the relegation battle. With only six points separating them from the drop zone, they must find a way to turn things around quickly.
One of their biggest concerns is their struggles away from home. Osasuna have collected just nine points from their 12 away league matches this season, and their last seven road trips have produced no victories with only three goals scored in that stretch. This lack of attacking firepower will be a major issue against a Barcelona side that has been rock-solid defensively at home.
The Betting Verdict
Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo will be pivotal in ensuring his side maintains their defensive dominance. The Uruguayan center-back has been a rock at the heart of the defense, and he will be tasked with nullifying Osasuna’s limited attacking threat. On the other side, Ante Budimir, Osasuna’s top scorer, will need to find a way past Barca’s formidable backline if his team is to have any chance of an upset.
Given Barcelona’s defensive record at home and Osasuna’s struggles in front of goal on the road, this match is unlikely to be a high-scoring affair. Osasuna have failed to score in their last four away matches against Barcelona, and with their poor attacking form, it’s hard to see them breaking through.
Barcelona should dominate possession and eventually find a way to break down their opponents, but a clean sheet for the hosts looks like a strong possibility.
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The Pick :
Barcelona 2-0 Osasuna
FIXED ODDS BETTING TIP :
Take Both Teams to Score: No at odds of 2.10 with Bet365
