The Spanish La Liga continues with a full round of fixtures this weekend and on Saturday the 8th of May we have a meeting between Athletic Club and Osasuna.
The hosts begin the weekend in 9th place on 45 points while the visitors are in 11th place on 40 points.
🔜 @CAOsasuna, próximo reto de los leones.🗓️ #AthleticOsasuna, sáb (21:00h)📋 Plan de trabajo 👉 https://t.co/sEWYgBiIcQ#AthleticClub 🦁 pic.twitter.com/WkNV6Isoii— Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) May 4, 2021
🔜 @CAOsasuna, próximo reto de los leones.🗓️ #AthleticOsasuna, sáb (21:00h)📋 Plan de trabajo 👉 https://t.co/sEWYgBiIcQ#AthleticClub 🦁 pic.twitter.com/WkNV6Isoii
Athletic Club come into the match having recorded an excellent 1-0 victory at title chasing Sevilla on Monday night.
That result means Athletic Club still have an outside chance of finishing in the Europa League qualifying places this season but they will have to pick up maximum points in this game.
The victory at Sevilla means Athletic Club are undefeated in their last 4 La Liga matches. In addition to that win, Athletic Club have defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 at home plus picked up a point in draws at Real Betis and at home against Real Valladolid.
However, Athletic Club have been inconsistent when playing at home in all competitions and they have won only 2 of their last 10 matches at the San Mamés Barria.
In fact, Athletic Club have picked up just a single victory in their 6 most recent home games but it did come against the league leaders.
Athletic Club are difficult to beat when playing at home in La Liga and they are on an 8 game unbeaten run. Both teams have scored in 8 of their last 9 home league games.
Osasuna come into the match having lost 2-0 at Real Madrid last weekend. It was always going to be a difficult game for Osasuna against a team still in the title race but they will be disappointed to have conceded two late goals.
That result means Osasuna have lost each of their last 2 games having gone down 2-1 at Celta Vigo prior to the trip to Madrid.
The two defeats ended what was a good 7 match unbeaten run in La Liga for Osasuna. However, their away form has not been great for some time and in their last 16 away games in La Liga, Osasuna have recorded only 3 wins.
Osasuna have been scoring goals in recent away league matches and they have found the back of the net in 4 of their last 6 away trips.
Team news and Athletic Club have an extensive list of injured players, including Raul Garcia, Íñigo Martinez, Dani García, Ander Capa, Iker Muniain, Yuri Berchiche, Peru Nolaskoain, and Oier Zarraga.
Osasuna are without the suspended defender Oier. Jonathan Calleri and Ruben Martinez are unlikely to play any part in the match due to injury.
Athletic Club have recorded some good recent victories against teams in the top four but have been struggling to win home matches of late.
Osasuna gave a good account of themselves in the defeat at Real Madrid last week and have the ability to take a point from this game, with both teams scoring.