Barcelona win with handicap (-2.5)
Barcelona win with handicap (-2.5)
Barcelona is the undisputed leader of La Liga this season. Xavi has managed to create an almost indestructible and perfectly balanced team that will surely become champions. In terms of the expected number of goals scored (xg = 61.5) and conceded (xga = 31.1), it ranks 2nd and 1st respectively.
Leopard looks especially formidable at home, where they have never lost and conceded only 2 goals in 16 innings. Two draws and one defeat in the last 5 matches resulted mainly from staff problems. Now the “blue grenade” infirmary is empty, which allows them to use their full potential. Betis (4-0), who lost in the last game, has already felt it.
Osasuna is unlikely to approach this match with maximum focus due to the upcoming match of the Spanish Cup final. In just 4 days, Hagoba Arrasate’s players will play the most important match of the season against Real Madrid, where they will fight for the first trophy for themselves in a long time.
Aside from a possible rotation, the Reds will have to do without key midfielder Jon Moncaiola, who ranks second at the club in terms of promotion season tickets (148).
I think Osasuna’s lack of motivation for the La Liga tournament and focus on the Copa del Rey final will lead them to lose to Barcelona tonight.