The 2022-23 edition of La Liga is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Osasuna lock horns with Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid side in an important clash at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday.
Atletico Madrid vs Osasuna Preview
Osasuna are currently in ninth place in the La Liga standings and have been inconsistent so far this season. The Pamplona-based outfit defeated Almeria by a comfortable 3-1 margin last week and will look to achieve a similar result in this fixture.
Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, are in third place in the league table at the moment and have been impressive so far this season. Los Colchoneros slumped to a shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of Elche in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Atletico Madrid vs Osasuna Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Atletico Madrid have a good recent record against Osasuna and have won 21 out of the last 38 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Osasuna's 12 victories.
- Atletico Madrid have won their last nine matches against Osasuna in La Liga - their longest such streak against the Pamplona outfit in the competition.
- Since Diego Simeone's arrival at the club, Atletico Madrid have won each of their last six matches at home against Osasuna in La Liga.
- Osasuna have picked up only two points from their three games away from home against teams from Madrid in La Liga this season but have found the back of the net in each of these matches.
- After a run of only two victories in six matches at home in La Liga, Atletico Madrid have won each of their last seven such games in the competition.
Atletico Madrid vs Osasuna Prediction
Atletico Madrid have an impressive squad at their disposal and have stepped up to the plate in recent weeks. Los Colchoneros are engaged in a battle with Real Madrid for second place and will need to prove their mettle this weekend.
With Antoine Griezmann firing on all cylinders, Osasuna have a massive task on their hands this week. Atletico Madrid are in better form at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 3-1 Osasuna
Atletico Madrid vs Osasuna Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Atletico Madrid
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Atletico Madrid to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Antoine Griezmann to score - Yes