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PREVIEW: Barcelona aim to extend La Liga lead against Osasuna after Champions League win

PREVIEW: Barcelona aim to extend La Liga lead against Osasuna after Champions League win
PREVIEW: Barcelona aim to extend La Liga lead against Osasuna after Champions League winLaLiga

Barcelona, unbeaten at home in La Liga this season, host Osasuna as they seek an eighth straight home win and to maintain their four-point lead over Real Madrid.

Barcelona's Winning Streak and Home Advantage

Barcelona have won their last seven home matches across all competitions, including four straight La Liga victories at Camp Nou. Their most recent success was a 2-1 comeback win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.

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Under Hansi Flick, Barcelona have a flawless home record in La Liga this season and currently top the table with a four-point cushion over Real Madrid. They have lost only once across all competitions since November.

Osasuna's Revival and Away Form

Osasuna have turned their form around, securing back-to-back wins and aiming for consecutive La Liga clean sheets for the first time this season. The team climbed to 15th place, standing three points above the relegation zone.

Their recent resurgence began with a late draw at Mallorca. Away from home, Osasuna have lost just one of their last five matches, with two wins in the Copa del Rey, though those came against lower-league opposition.

Head-to-Head Record and Match Stats

Barcelona have dominated recent meetings, winning the last five home games against Osasuna and seven of the last eight encounters overall. Osasuna’s last away victory over Barcelona dates back to July 2020.

Barcelona have conceded first in their last five fixtures and both teams have scored in eight of Barcelona’s last nine home matches. Osasuna's last two away games featured 11 second-half goals and just one before half-time.

Key Players and Team News

Ferran Torres has surpassed his previous La Liga goal tally after his hat-trick against Real Betis, making a goal contribution in all but two home league games this term. Rubén García has assisted Osasuna’s opening goal in their last two matches.

Barcelona report no new injury concerns. Osasuna’s Lucas Torró remains a doubt after being forced off against Levante. 

Betting analysis

Based on recent performances, a Barcelona win with goals from both teams is recommended in the betting analysis.

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