Sabasports Match Preview
LaLiga: Athletic Club vs Osasuna
Kickoff Time: 2025-03-31 00:30 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Vincent West
Athletic Club defeated Sevilla 1-0 in their last away match, marking their second consecutive win across all competitions. The team primarily employs a 4-2-3-1 formation, and under Ernesto Valverde, their defense remains as resilient as ever, averaging only 9.2 shots faced per league match, fewer than both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. Offensively, Nico Williams and Inaki Williams are the team’s biggest weapons in attacking the opponent’s defense from the flanks. Notably, Valverde has transformed Nico Williams from a pure wing threat into a fourth midfielder role, allowing him to participate more in the team’s build-up play. Under Valverde’s guidance, Athletic Club has not only become more vibrant on the wings but has also significantly improved its midfield control.
Osasuna, on the other hand, suffered a 0-3 defeat to Barcelona in their last away match and has now gone seven matches without a win across all competitions, displaying very poor form. Osasuna typically uses a 4-4-2 formation, with counter-attacks being their main tactical approach. It is worth mentioning that Osasuna’s top scorer, Ante Budimir, is responsible for nearly half of the team’s goals, currently ranking third in LaLiga’s scoring chart with 15 goals. His form will greatly influence Osasuna’s overall performance, making him a key target for the opposing defense. However, Osasuna has been typical weak on the road, with just one win, six draws, and six losses in 13 away matches, resulting in an away win rate of only 8%. Additionally, Osasuna recently played a rescheduled match against Barcelona just three days ago, and now they face the strong opponent Athletic Club, putting them at a physical disadvantage.
Athletic Club clearly outmatches Osasuna in both strength and form, and playing at home provides a significant advantage. So far this season, Athletic Club has recorded eight wins, five draws, and one loss in their 13 home matches, demonstrating their formidable momentum. Given Osasuna’s mediocre away performance and physical disadvantage, it is reasonable to expect that the stronger Athletic Club will secure all three points in this match.
Athletic Club’s Last 5 Games: WWDLL
25-03-16 Sevilla 0-1 Athletic Club
25-03-14 Athletic Club 3-1 AS Roma
25-03-10 Athletic Club 1-1 Mallorca
25-03-07 AS Roma 2-1 Athletic Club
25-03-02 Atletico Madrid 1-0 Athletic Club
Osasuna’s Last 5 Games: LLDLD
25-03-28 Barcelona 3-0 Osasuna
25-03-17 Osasuna 1-2 Getafe
25-03-03 Osasuna 3-3 Valencia
25-02-22 Celta Vigo 1-0 Osasuna
25-02-15 Osasuna 1-1 Real Madrid
Head To Head Record:
25-01-17 Athletic Club 2-3 Osasuna
24-12-22 Osasuna 1-2 Athletic Club
24-08-04 Athletic Club 2-1 Osasuna
24-05-12 Athletic Club 2-2 Osasuna
23-08-20 Osasuna 0-2 Athletic Club
Prediction: Athletic Club to win