Athletic Club vs Osasuna: Copa del Rey Round of 16 Preview & Prediction
The Copa del Rey Round of 16 brings an exciting clash as Athletic Club vs Osasuna face off on 16th January 2025 at San Mamés. With both teams aiming for glory, this match promises to be a thrilling encounter. Athletic Club, the defending champions, will look to leverage their home advantage, while Osasuna seeks to upset the odds and advance further in the competition.
Athletic Club’s Form and Key Players
Athletic Club enters this match as the favorite, boasting a strong home record with 10 unbeaten games (W8, D2) across all competitions. Their recent 2-1 victory over Osasuna in La Liga in December 2024 highlights their dominance in this fixture.
However, the Lions are coming off a disappointing 2-0 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals, which ended their 15-game unbeaten streak. Key players like Gorka Guruzeta and Alex Berenguer, who scored in their last meeting with Osasuna, will be crucial. The absence of Oihan Sancet due to an ankle injury could impact their attacking dynamics.
Osasuna’s Recent Struggles and Strengths
Osasuna, on the other hand, has struggled for consistency. They are winless in their last four away games against top-flight opponents. Their recent 1-0 loss to Atlético Madrid in La Liga further highlights their offensive struggles.
Despite this, Osasuna has shown resilience in the Copa del Rey, overcoming Tenerife 2-1 in the previous round28. Players like Ante Budimir and Raúl García will be key to their chances of causing an upset.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Athletic Club has dominated recent encounters, remaining unbeaten in their last three matches against Osasuna. The Lions have also scored in 73% of their recent games, while Osasuna has conceded in 80% of their away matches.
The match is likely to be tight, with 80% of their last five meetings featuring fewer than 3.5 goals.
Prediction and Betting Tips
Given Athletic Club’s strong home form and Osasuna’s struggles on the road, a 2-0 victory for Athletic Club seems the most likely outcome. For betting enthusiasts, consider:
- Athletic Club to win at odds of 1.57.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.66, reflecting the low-scoring trend in their recent encounters.
The Athletic Club vs Osasuna Copa del Rey clash is set to be a fascinating battle. While Athletic Club holds the upper hand, Osasuna’s determination to bounce back could make this a closely contested match. Tune in on 16th January 2025 to witness this exciting encounter!
