Osasuna vs Real Madrid – 2021/22 match preview, predicted lineups

Real Madrid make a visit to Osasuna in midweek in La Liga 2021/22 as the season moves ahead. Real Madrid start this game as the favourites.

Kick-off : 9:30 PM (Local)

Venue : El Sadar Stadium, Pamplona

Real Madrid are in great run of form and they will look to continue the winning momentum in games to come across competitions playing their brand of football.

Los Blancos are in currently 1st in the points table in La Liga after 32 matches with 75 points. They are 15 points clear of rivals Barcelona.

Manager Carlo Ancelotti will likely use the 4-3-3 formation. They will defend solidly as well score when their’s opportunity.

On the other hand, Osasuna too have been good in La Liga this season and they will only aim to finish higher.

Los Rojillos are at present 9th in the points table after 32 games with 44 points.

Osasuna manager Jagoba Arrasate will likely use his 4-4-2 formation against Real Madrid as they will have to be disciplined in defence and attack.

In terms of the head to head, Real Madrid are way ahead with 26 wins as compared to Osasuna’s just 3, with couple of games being a draw. There have a total of 31 meetings between the two sides.

Team news and possible lineups

Juan Cruz and Jesus Areso will both be unavailable for Osasuna for the Real Madrid game as due to injuries.

As for Los Blancos, Eden Hazard won’t be available as due to injury. While Xaemiro is back available and will likely play.

Real Madrid XI : Courtois, Vazquez, Alaba, Militao, Carvajal, Kroos, Casemiro, Modric, Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius.

Osasuna XI : Herrera, Vidal, Hernandez, García, Angel, Moncayola, Brasanac, Torro, Sanchez, Avila, Budimir.

Prediction

Given Los Blancos’ current form i expect them to do well and win in Pamplona 3-1. It should be tightly contested though.