LaLiga – Barcelona to face Osasuna on Match-day 28

Barca at home against Osasuna – Sunday – 9:00pm GMT – The Nou Camp.

Going into this match in eleventh place, Osasuna face an up-hill struggle when they travel to third placed Barca.

This season’s LaLiga campaign, has so far seen Barcelona achieve 48 points

Can Barca make it three out of three, having turned over Elche 1-2 and Athletic Bilbao 4-0 in their last two games?

Also, it comes as no surprise that Barca have risen up the table this season, following a run of 11 matches without loss. With 48 points, they currently sit third in the League. The breakdown for the team’s record is 13 wins, 4 losses and 9 draws having won 13 meetings, drawn nine games, and lost four fixtures.

Playing at home, Barca have won eight fixtures, drawn two meetings, and lost two matches.

Barcelona will have 51 points if they manage to secure a victory.

Good Attacking Performance

They have a good scoring record of 48 goals (47 from open play and one penalty). Their stand out attacking players have been Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (3), Memphis Depay (2), and Pedri (2). Barca have conceded 29 goals.

Going into Sunday’s game, Xavi without four of his players, due to illness or injury.

Osasuna arrive at this meeting, having secured 35 points so far this season

Osasuna will be keen to retain their winning form, having beaten Villarreal 1-0 in their last match.

Also, Now they have 9 matches won, 10 games lost and 8 duels drawn; that’s why they currently sit in eleventh place, with a total of 35 points having won nine meetings, drawn eight matches, and lost 10 meetings.

Osasuna’s away record is remarkable and poses a significant threat to Barca. In the 13 games they’ve played on the road this season, they have so far won six fixtures, drawn two matches, and lost five games.

Winning this fixture will see Osasuna on 38 points.

Jagoba Arrasate could be missing up to one of their players through injury or illness for the game on Sunday.

Barcelona v Osasuna – Head-to-Head.

Regarding their historical duels Barca and Osasuna have faced each other 39 times in the past, with the balance of wins sitting in Barca’s favour (23 – 6). Additionally, home advantage has clearly been a huge positive factor for Barca in this fixture, as they have not lost to Osasuna on the last three games. Their most recent encounter in this competition was December 2021 and the score line ended up with a 2-2 draw.

Other standout players for Barca are Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Memphis Depay with three goals both and for Osasuna are Kike Garcia and David Garcia with two goals each.