Barcelona will look to match their best-ever start to a La Liga season when they take on Osasuna at Estadio El Sadar in Saturday’s late kick-off.
The Catalans have started the season like a runaway train, with new boss Hansi Flick leading them to seven straight wins. Not only have they swept aside every opponent so far, but they’ve done so in dominant fashion, scoring 23 goals while conceding just five.
A win against Osasuna would see Barcelona equal their best-ever start to a domestic campaign with eight consecutive victories, and with Robert Lewandowski leading from the front, the visitors will go into this encounter confident of keeping their perfect record intact.
Lewandowski appears a man reborn this season and has already tallied seven league goals. Given his current red-hot form, the Polish hitman should be very good value at 1.90 odds on Bet9ja to add his name to the scoreboard once again. What’s more, Barcelona’s attacking efficiency has been particularly potent away from home, with 13 of their 23 goals this season coming on the road.
This will be ominous news for an Osasuna defence that has shipped 11 goals in their seven league matches. Notwithstanding their defensive issues, Osasuna have been very solid at Estadio El Sadar where they’ve accumulated 10 points from a possible 12.
Their strong home form suggests they won’t go down without a fight on Saturday, and having scored in every home game this season, they should give a Barcelona defence that has managed just two clean sheets in the league plenty to worry about.
Betting Tip: Barcelona to win & Goal/Goal
28/09 20:00 Osasuna – Barcelona Barcelona to win & Goal/Goal @ 2.72 (Bet9ja)
Barcelona are currently enjoying an exceptional start to their La Liga campaign, and the manner of their victories suggests they’re on track to match their best-ever league start with an eighth consecutive win on Saturday.
However, Osasuna have made Estadio El Sadar a fortress this season, earning 10 points from a possible 12 at home and should prove a formidable challenge for the visitors. On top of that, they’ve scored in every home game so far, which could spell trouble for a Barcelona defence that’s been solid but not invincible. With only two clean sheets in seven matches, Barcelona have defensive vulnerabilities that Osasuna’s attack can exploit.
Both teams have been attack-heavy in La Liga this season, making this clash likely to be an exciting, high-scoring affair. While Osasuna will put up a fight, Barcelona’s firepower – led by the in-form Robert Lewandowski, who’s already scored seven goals in the league – should be enough to see them through.
With goals expected from both sides, our betting tip is Barcelona to win and both teams to score (Goal/Goal) at 2.72 odds on Bet9ja.
Osasuna vs Barcelona - Barcelona to win & Goal/Goal @ 2.72
Probable Lineups:
- Barcelona: Peña; Kounde, Cubarsí, Iñigo, Balde; Casadó, Eric, Pedri; Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha.
- Osasuna: Herrera; Areso, Catena, Boyomo, Cruz; Ibáñez, Torró; García, Aimar, Bryan; Budimir.
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