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Barcelona will be hoping to get over their recent poor form with a win against Osasuna
The upcoming La Liga match on January 31, 2024, features Barcelona against Osasuna at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. This round 20 clash promises to be an exciting encounter. The match will commence at 7pm WAT
Barcelona's Recent Form and Key Players
Barcelona, currently third in the league with 13 wins and three losses, has experienced a mixed form with recent losses to Athletic Bilbao and Villarreal.
Despite these setbacks, key players like Lamine Yamal, a right winger known for his exceptional dribbling and decision-making, could be crucial in this match.
Osasuna's Recent Form and Key Players
Osasuna, positioned 12th in the league, has shown resilience with recent wins and a commendable draw against Sevilla.
Raúl García, known for his physicality and transitional play, is a player to watch from Osasuna.
Head-to-Head Record and Historical Rivalry:
Historically, Barcelona has dominated the head-to-head encounters, winning 28 of the 44 meetings.
Barcelona is on a six-game winning streak against Osasuna, further emphasizing their dominance.
Injury and Suspension News:
Barcelona faces several injury challenges, with key players like Ter Stegen, Marcos Alonso, Gavi, and Balde out due to various reasons.
Osasuna will miss Chimy Avila due to injury.
Predicted Lineups:
Barcelona's predicted lineup could be in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring players like Pena, Christensen, Araujo, Kounde, de Jong, Romeu, Gundogan, Felix, Yamal, and Lewandowski.
Osasuna might line up in a 3-5-2 formation, including Herrera, Cruz, Catena, Garcia, Mojica, Gomez, Munoz, Ibanez, Pena, Budimir, and Garcia.
Match Prediction:
Given Barcelona's recent form and injury issues, the match might end in a 2-2 draw, making it a tough contest for both teams.
Where to watch
The match will be telecasted on Super Sport in Nigeria. The match will commence at 7pm WAT.
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