Osasuna vs Barcelona: Predictions, odds & betting tips

Barcelona aim to get back to winning ways on Sunday when they visit Osasuna's El Sadar stadium on matchday 17 of La Liga.

Xavi Hernandez's men suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat in midweek at the hands of Bayern Munich to confirm their elimination from the Champions League, while domestically the Blaugrana have also been struggling.

Last weekend saw them beaten 1-0 at home by Real Betis and the Catalans are currently 16 points behind leaders Real Madrid.

Osasuna vs Barcelona latest odds

The hosts have only recorded one victory in front of their own fans all season and Osasuna can be backed at 3/1 (4.00) with bet365 to claim three points on Sunday.

Barcelona, meanwhile, are available at 10/11 (1.91) to record what would be only their second away win of the current campaign while the draw is priced at 5/2 (3.50).

Osasuna vs Barcelona first goalscorer

Los Rojillos are likely to welcome back striker Kike Garcia from injury and the former Eibar forward can be backed at 7/1 (8.00) to break the deadlock.

For the Blaugrana, Memphis Depay is the shortest priced player to score first at 4/1 (5.00) with Luuk de Jong at 5/1 (6.00) and Ousmane Dembele at 6/1 (7.00).

Osasuna vs Barcelona preview

Traditionally, El Sadar is one of the toughest grounds to visit in La Liga and, despite Osasuna's home form this season being indifferent, Barcelona can be assured of a hostile reception in Pamplona on Sunday.

One of the division's loudest and most intimidating grounds is sold out and the game will provide a real test of character for a young Barca side at its lowest ebb for a while.

Jordi Alba is missing for the visitors and with Osasuna a side that love to attack down the flanks, it could be a tough afternoon for the Catalan defence against an intense and aggressive side.

Osasuna vs Barcelona tips & predictions

Osasuna are priced at 11/10 (2.10) to score in the second half and this looks like an attractive option.

Barca have conceded second-half goals in four of their last five league matches and there has been a trend for them to start brightly but fade badly.

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