Atletico Madrid vs Osasuna
Real Madrid have taken the top berth of the La Liga table after securing a 2-1 win against Valencia last weekend. However, Atletico Madrid have a game in hand, and they can return to the top of the pack if they beat Osasuna at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano this Sunday.
Atletico Madrid come into this game in high spirits because they’re arguably the most in-form team in Europe. Diego Simeone’s men are on a 13-match winning streak across all competitions because they have not lost a game since losing 1-0 to Real Betis last October.
Osasuna are 10th in the table with 25 points and are in a four-way tie with ninth-seeded Real Betis, eighth-seeded Girona, and seventh-seeded Real Sociedad, and winning this match could have their fans dreaming of European football.
Talking Points
De Paul is the x-factor for Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid are the most in-form team in La Liga because they have won seven straight games. During this period, Diego Simeone’s side has kept four clean sheets and scored 17 goals while only conceding five.
Rodrigo De Paul has been an essential cog in Los Rojiblancos’ resurgence since he is doing more than what he’s asked. The Argentine international has been holding it down in the middle of the park, and he has shown the capability to score goals, notching all his three goals in his last four La Liga appearances.
During the team’s 2-1 win against Barcelona, De Paul scored the equaliser at the hour mark for Atletico Madrid, nullifying Pedri’s 30th-minute goal, before Alexander Sorloth struck the matchwinner during stoppage time. Because of his fine performances, De Paul is being courted by Barcelona and Liverpool in the winter transfer window.
Los Rojiblancos are favoured to win because they have a clean bill of health. During last Sunday’s Copa del Rey Round of 32 win over Marbella (1-0), Diego Simeone successfully rotated his squad. First-choice goalkeeper Jan Oblak will return between the sticks after Justin Musso took over last time out. Antoine Griezmann and Julian Alvarez should continue to lead the line, with Alexander Sorloth coming off the bench.
Budimir needs help to carry Osasuna
Osasuna are punching above their weight this season because of Ante Budimir’s goalscoring exploits. However, if they plan to go even further, Los Rojillos cannot rely on Budimir alone.
Ante Budimir has 10 league goals and one assist to lead Osasuna in scoring, but the team’s second-leading scorer is Lucas Torro with three goals. Abel Bretones and Ruben Garcia also have two league goals each this season. Bryan Zaragoza is Osasuna’s top playmaker with five assists and one league goal.
According to local reports, Bryan Zaragoza might not play on Sunday afternoon due to a foot injury. However, Los Rojillos will be deeper at the back with Nacho Vidal and Alejandro Catena returning this weekend.
History
Osasuna secured a 4-1 win over Atletico Madrid in their last La Liga meeting in May. Raul Garcia recorded a brace, and Aimar Oroz and Lucas Torro had one goal each for Los Rojillos. Alvaro Morata scored the consolation goal for Los Rojiblancos. Before this upset, Atletico Madrid have beaten Osasuna 11 straight times.
However, Vicente Moreno’s side is winless in their last six La Liga matches (D4, L2). If they lose or draw again this weekend, it’ll mark the first time they’ve gone winless in at least seven consecutive La Liga games since December 2021 (D5, L5).
Atletico Madrid are on a seven-game winning streak in La Liga, aiming to win at least eight straight La Liga games since January 2021 (W8). Los Rojiblancos have not lost at least two games in a row against Los Rojillos in the Spanish top-flight since October 2009.
Betting Tip
The La Liga 2025 odds here at SBOTOP expect Atletico Madrid to extend their winning streak this Sunday at the expense of Osasuna. The hosts are 1.30 favourites to win, while the visitors are 8.60 underdogs, and a draw is at 4.61 in the 1X2 market.
This fixture will likely create new La Liga 2025 highlights this weekend, so bettors can also go for options like Over 2.25 at 1.65, Over 2.50 at 1.85, Over 2.75 at 2.06, and Total Goal 2-3 at 2.01 (besides our recommended bet above). Meanwhile, a Correct Score of 4-1 in favour of Osasuna – the result of their last league meeting – has a mouthwatering offer of 240.00. Los Rojillos fans may bet that at their own risk.
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
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