FC Barcelona and Osasuna lock horns in a highly anticipated La Liga Round 27 encounter at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Saturday. With both teams eyeing crucial points, this match promises an exciting battle. Let’s analyze their recent form, head-to-head stats, and key factors to predict the likely winner.
Barcelona’s Current Form and Momentum
Hansi Flick’s Barcelona has been in dominant form in 2025, remaining unbeaten across all competitions. Fresh from a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Benfica in the UEFA Champions League despite playing with 10 men for over an hour, the Blaugrana have shown resilience and quality. In La Liga, they come off a commanding 4-0 win against Real Sociedad, reaffirming their title ambitions.
Sitting at the top of the La Liga table, Barcelona holds a one-point lead over Atletico Madrid and a three-point cushion over Real Madrid. Every game is crucial in their title pursuit, making this encounter against Osasuna a must-win fixture.
Osasuna’s Recent Performance
Osasuna enters this fixture after a thrilling 3-3 draw against Valencia. While they have shown flashes of brilliance, their inconsistency has hindered their progress. Despite their September 4-2 victory over Barcelona, Osasuna has struggled in away fixtures, scoring just seven goals on the road—the joint-lowest in the league.
Their away record this season is concerning, with only one win from 12 outings, suffering five defeats. Against a Barcelona side that has been dominant at home, Osasuna faces a daunting challenge.
Predicted Lineups
FC Barcelona (4-2-3-1):
Wojciech Szczesny (GK) – Jules Koundé, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsí, Alejandro Balde – Frenkie De Jong, Marc Casado – Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha – Robert Lewandowski.
Osasuna (4-2-3-1):
Sergio Herrera (GK) – Jesus Areso, Enzo Boyomo, Alejandro Catena, Juan Cruz – Jon Moncayola, Lucas Torro – Ruben Garcia, Kike Barja, Bryan Zaragoza – Ante Budimir.
Match Prediction: Will Barcelona Secure Another Victory?
Barcelona is the clear favorite to win this encounter. Their strong home form, unbeaten 2025 run, and defensive solidity make them the superior side. While Osasuna shocked the Catalans earlier this season, their poor away record and goal-scoring struggles make an upset unlikely.
Prediction: Barcelona 3-0 Osasuna.
