After the World Cup, La Liga re-started as the teams are now willing to compete in the 16th round of the competition. In the first game of the new year, Athletic Bilbao, standing in the 5th position will face Osasuna at San Mames.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction One – Athletic Bilbao win – 1.67.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction Two – Both teams to score – No- 1.72.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction Three -Total Goals Over 1.5 – 1.35
Match Predict – Athletic Bilbao to win
Athletic Bilbao with their amazing start to the La Liga season has been unbeaten in their last 2 games as we expect them to grab the full 3 points while facing Osasuna in the 16th round of the league to change their position in the standings.
Both teams to score – Yes
Considering the statistics and the meetings both teams had previously in all Spanish competitions, out of the total 20 matches, 10 of the games have ended up with both teams scoring in the game as we expect the scenario not to be repeated.
Total Goals Over 1.5
Numbers and statistics are the most important tools for predictive analysis. As mentioned above, in the previous 39 games, 70% of the games have ended up with at least 2 goals in the game(14/20). We are certain to watch at least two goals in the game.
Athletic Bilbao:
This season, Athletic Bilbao is entering and competing in La Liga with force as they currently stand at the 5th position taking their seat to Europe, and are away from the 4th position, Atletico Madrid, by only 2 points. In their last 2 games in La Liga, they have stayed unbeaten with a win against Valladolid followed by a draw against Bilbao. Their next meeting against Osasuna especially playing at San Mames will be special as their win might elevate them into the top 4.
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Osasuna:
On the other hand, Osasuna, this season is fighting in the top 10 as they usually stay in La Liga after challenging the relegation zone or staging in the bottom 10. Osasuna showed great performances and results in the 15 games played in La Liga. they collected a total of 7 wins and 2 draws which made them grab 23 total points and stand at the 9th position. They failed to grab a win in their last 2 La Liga games as they performed in a better way in Copa Del Rey. Osasuna is playing without any pressure as they are away from the relegation zone until now.
Safe Bets
Considering the statistics of both teams and La Liga, in 15 games played, Athletic Bilbao has averaged a total of 6.50 corners per game while Osasuna has an average of also 4.29 as we expect a total corners of at least 9 in the game.
Get Rich Quick
After a difficult battle for ninety minutes, we might witness a draw result with both teams taking the valuable point and changing their position in the table with odds of 3.76 from 22Bet.
Athletic Bilbao’s squad will be fully fit and ready to face Osasuna, while Osasuna will miss Garcia with a suspension.
Starting Lineups
In our opinion, the teams will take to the field with the following line-ups:
Athletic Bilbao: Goalkeeper – Simon; Defenders: de Marcos, Vivia, Alvarez, Berchiche; Midfielders: Garcia, Vesga, Munain, Williams, Berengeur; Forwards – Williams
Osasuna: Goalkeeper – Aitor; Defenders – Garcia, Herrando, Cruz; Midfielders; Pena, Moncayola, Torro, Gomez, Sanchez; Forwards – Oroz, Avila.
This match will be played at San Mamés Barria (Bilbao)
This starting whistle will sound on January 8th, 2023. 18:00 UTC.
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