Athletic BilbaovsCA Osasuna

Recent Form and Context

Athletic Bilbao, despite their recent 2-0 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup, have shown resilience in La Liga. They have not lost in their last six home matches, boasting a strong home record of 8-5-1 this season. In contrast, CA Osasuna have struggled on the road, with a 1-6-5 away record and have not won in their last six games. This disparity in form is crucial as Athletic Bilbao hosts Osasuna.

Head-to-Head Analysis

Historically, Athletic Bilbao has had the upper hand in this fixture, winning 23 out of 51 encounters. At home, they have been particularly dominant, winning 10 out of 23 matches against Osasuna. The most common result between these teams is a 1-1 draw, occurring seven times, but Bilbao's recent form suggests they might edge this encounter.

Key Players and Statistics

Athletic Bilbao's Oihan Sancet, with 13 goals, and Inaki Williams, with 9 assists, are pivotal to their attacking prowess. Meanwhile, Osasuna's Ante Budimir, who has scored 15 goals, will be their main threat. However, Osasuna's defense has been leaky, conceding in each of their last 13 matches, which could be exploited by Bilbao's attack.

Prediction and Betting Insight

Given Athletic Bilbao's strong home form and Osasuna's struggles away, the prediction leans towards a home win. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with Bilbao averaging 1.85 goals at home and Osasuna 1.3 away, suggesting both teams will likely find the net. Therefore, the prediction is a home win with both teams scoring.