La Liga, Saturday, 08.03.2025 at 21:00
Barcelona took the lead in the Champions League round of 16 at Benfica Lisbon and won 1-0 in the cauldron. The perfect starting position for the upcoming home game on Tuesday.
But first of all, they have to win at home against Osasuna to defend their lead at the top of the La Liga table.
I’m backing the Catalans to win, but I’ll cover myself with “Double chance 1X” and add the goal of both teams at Betway, because the upcoming opponent is not without its problems!
Barcelona has good title chances in all three competitions. In La Liga, Hansi Flick’s team has reclaimed the lead in the table, and after a 4:4 draw against Atletico in the cup semi-final first leg, everything is still possible.
And in the Champions League, they managed to win away to ten. Barcelona are still unbeaten in 2025, having won seven of their last eight games. The interim winter blues are a thing of the past.
I take a different view on the stability of the defense. Yes, we kept a clean sheet against Benfica. On the one hand, it was due to the good defensive performance and structure, but also to Lisbon’s inability.
The Eagles’ offense was constantly on the move in the opponent’s 16, but the final actions lacked movement, precision, ideas or penalty area possession.
There was clearly more to it and it shows that Barca are vulnerable. And even with eleven players on the pitch, I’m sure it would often have been dicey.
But that’s also the game with fire that Flick is venturing into with his high-level approach. Even when Barca are the dominant team, they occasionally become dangerous in a transitional moment.
Overall, they have kept a clean sheet in four of their last five games. Nevertheless, I think the goal is a smart bet for both teams. On the one hand, Barca have to return to action just three days later after a run-intensive game.
In addition, Flick will have to manage the minutes of his key players during this intense period. An overload can lead to injuries, which could end up costing titles!
Betway still sees Barca (1.22) clearly ahead, an Osasuna win is offered at 10.0, and the stake is multiplied sevenfold in the event of a draw.
But beware! Osasuna have lost just one of their last seven league games and some La Liga fans will remember the first leg
Club Atletico won that game, inflicting their first league defeat on Robert Lewandowski’s side. The final score was 4:2! The Catalans have never conceded so many goals in any other La Liga match!
And there was no red card for Barcelona. I watched the match in full at the time. Osasuna were clearly the more dangerous team, and the match certainly whets the appetite for the reunion on Saturday evening!
A strong first leg, good current form with a point against Real Madrid and at least one goal in seven of the last eight games. The “double chance X2” at a whopping 4.33 is too tricky, but a goal should be in it for the visitors!
And the goal from both teams makes for nice 1.66 odds. Instead of the “double chance X2”, I’ll add the “1X” to round off the odds to 1.80. Let’s not forget that Barcelona have yet to lose this year
And what do you think out there? As many as 92 percent have pounced on the Barcelona odds, at least at the betting provider Winamax, which shows how users have decided on the individual markets and tax-free odds.
They are not as convinced by the goal of both teams, but with 71 percent we still have a clear majority for the “Yes” selection.
I also see Barcelona’s home factor as a double-edged sword, as the game will be played in the Olympic Stadium, as the pitch still has to be laid in the rebuilt Camp Nou.
According to the latest rumors, the legendary stadium will not be played at all this season. But it was actually supposed to be ready in February. What’s more pleasing is the fact that you can get a really big bonus at Winamax.
Your first deposit will be doubled up to 100 euros in free bets and you only have to wager the real money once at 1.05 odds before withdrawing it!
Conclusion: Osasuna should not be underestimated, CA is in good shape, also scored against Real Madrid and delivered a really good first leg. They switched gears really well.
At times, FC Barcelona, who have to play this game between an exhausting first and second leg against Benfica in the Champions League round of 16, will find it difficult to cope.
That’s why I prefer to avoid the home win and push the goal of both teams to a strong 1.80 using “Double chance 1X” as a supplement!
My Barcelona Osasuna prediction: Double chance 1X & Both teams to score
