LaLiga: Osasuna vs Athletic Club – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the LaLiga round 18 match between Osasuna and Athletic Club and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Osasuna welcome Athletic Club this coming Saturday in the LaLiga, with the host motivated by the possibility of closing the gap in the table on the visitors. On the other hand, the latter could distance themselves even further with a win in this exciting round 18 match.

Placed eightth in the table Osasuna have amassed 25 points after 17 matches. On 33 points, Athletic Club rank fourth with 17 matches played this season.

Form: Osasuna vs Athletic Club

Osasuna Form

Aming to remain unbeaten, Osasuna managed to beat AD Ceuta FC 2-3, before drawing 2-2 with Deportivo Alaves. Most recently, they had to settle for a 0-0 draw with Espanyol. Osasuna claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the LaLiga. They also drew two and lost one, as they scored 12 and conceded nine goals.

Athletic Club Form

Athletic Club recorded a draw and two wins, as the won by 2-0 and 0-2 against Villarreal and Fenerbahce, respectively. Last time out, Deportivo Alaves ended their streak as the match finished even 1-1. Athletic Club claimed two wins against three draws and one defeat in their last six away matches in the LaLiga. The scoreline from these matches reads five goals conceded and seven scored.

Betting facts for Osasuna and Athletic Club

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Osasuna and Athletic Club. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

In-form players: Osasuna vs Athletic Club

Ante Budimir has five strikes in six LaLiga matches for Osasuna, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Athletic Club. The visitors are looking to Oihan Sancet, who has provided his team with three LaLiga goals.

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Full-time result

Osasuna claimed five wins, drew three and lost two of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Athletic Club won five, drew four and lost one of their last 10 games away. Athletic Club have hit a nice vein of form, not losing any of their last 9 games.

Both teams to score

Osasuna scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Athletic Club scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Of the previous 10 outings, Osasuna scored the opening goal five times, whereas their opponents were first on target in six of their last 10 games.

Total goals

Osasuna saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Athletic Club’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.7 goals in these matches.