On Thursday night, Osasuna and Athletic Club go head-to-head at Estadio El Sadar in a game that could be key in the battle for the European spots in La Liga.
Osasuna form guideThe team Pamplona are in tenth place in the Spanish top flight, three points off the European spots in La Liga. A disappointing league form lately of three defeats in their last four matches in the Spanish top flight has hampered their chances of continental form for next season.
A lack of goals in La Liga lately has played a key role in their struggles of late in the Spanish top flight, as they have failed to score in all three of their recent league defeats.
Despite their recent poor league form, Osasuna have been strong at El Sadar in the league, winning three of the previous four La Liga games.
Athletic Club form guideThe Basque team currently occupy the last European qualification in La Liga, but they are just two points clear of Girona and Sevilla in eighth and ninth places respectively.
A poor recent run of league form has done little to help Athletic’s cause, as the visitors have won just once in their previous five matches in La Liga, including three defeats in the poor run. A 2-1 win over Celta Vigo last time out ended a four-game winless run in the Spanish top flight.
Athletic’s recent away form has been inconsistent of late, as Ernesto Valverde’s team has won just three of their previous seven La Liga games on their travels.
Latest team newsOsasuna could be without Abde Ezzalzouli, Moi Gomez, Darko Brasanac and Nacho Vidal through various injury issues. Meanwhile, Athletic will be without Ander Herrera, Inigo Martinez and Jon Morcillo through injuries, while Yeray Alvarez and Dani Garcia are fitness doubts.
What am I backing?This clash could be a big clash for both teams' chances of earning a top-seven win. The bet I am backing is the home win.