LaLiga – Osasuna – Atletico Madrid on Match-day 25

This Saturday sees Osasuna go head to head with Atleti at the Estadio El Sadar – Kick-off 4:15pm GMT.

Saturday’s clash between Osasuna and Atleti, sees ninth take on fifth in the League.

Osasuna arrive at this fixture, having secured 32 points so far this season

With a win in their previous game, (0-3) against Rayo Vallecano, Osasuna will likely be in a positive frame of mind.

Also, with no win in 12 of their last 15 matches now for Osasuna, there is minimal fear for opposition teams that face them. Now they have 8 matches won, 8 games lost and 8 duels drawn; that’s why they currently sit in ninth place, with a total of 32 points having won eight fixtures, drawn eight matches, and lost eight fixtures.

Playing at home, Osasuna have won two games, drawn six meetings, and lost four meetings.

Victory for Osasuna would take their points tally to 35 so far this season.

Osasuna are missing three players through injury or illness. This will affect Jagoba Arrasate’s selection choices significantly.

It’s 39 points so far for Atletico Madrid this season, going into this fixture

Atleti will hope to increase their wins in a row, having secured a 4-3 victory over Getafe in their last fixture.

Also, Their position is fifth in the League and they have 39 points, that is, 11W, 7L and 6D having won 11 matches, drawn six fixtures, and lost seven games.

Atleti’s away record is remarkable and poses a significant threat to Osasuna. In the 12 games they’ve played on the road this season, they have so far won four meetings, drawn three games, and lost five meetings.

Atletico Madrid will have 42 points if they manage to secure a victory.

Good Attacking Performance

Atleti will be pleased to have a good goal scoring record so far this season (42). This has been largely down to the key attacking players: Angel Correa (3), Matheus Cunha (2), and Mario Hermoso (2). Atleti have conceded 34 goals.

It is likely that three key players will miss Saturday’s fixture, which is something of a concern for Diego Simeone and his Atleti team.

Osasuna v Atletico Madrid – Head-to-Head.

Regarding their historical duels it’s an encounter that strangely has tended to favour the local team with Atleti 20 wins and five draws. In addition, Atleti have repeatedly tasted defeat at the hands of Osasuna in eight out of the previous 14 meetings with them. The last time they played each other in this competition Los Colchoneros delivered a 1-0 home win.

Other players of note for Osasuna are Kike Garcia and David Garcia with two goals both and for Atleti are Matheus Cunha and Mario Hermoso with two goals and two goals respectively.