Real Madrid is desperate for the title
Real Madrid has nothing to do with the championship this season, but two major titles can still be won. In the Copa del Rey, the unpleasant Osasuna from Pamplona must be defeated in the final in Seville.
Osasuna is characterized mainly by a compact game and usually does not allow much. However, the Real Madrid vs Osasuna prediction from bookmakers clearly shows that the royals are the favorites. In any game, especially in cup games, however, it is true that the cards are shuffled quite a bit.
The royals are pissed off, because things haven’t gone too well for the Ancelotti eleven lately. However, Real Madrid usually doesn’t play badly with anger in the belly, so our Real Madrid vs. Osasuna tip is that the royals will get a win while already leading at halftime.
Real Madrid – statistics & current form
Real Madrid is playing a somewhat strange season. In the league, the bloopers have piled up over the course of the season, in the cup competitions, the royals are still represented. This was particularly impressive in the Copa del Rey most recently, when they won 4-0 at FC Barcelona in the semifinals. The final against Osasuna should supposedly not be much of a problem in comparison.
But that is precisely where the danger lies. The opponent looks stable, solid and is very unpleasant to play against. Moreover, Real Madrid is in anything but an easy phase of the season under coach Carlo Ancelotti. They have only scored three points in their last three league games and conceded eight goals. A stable defense could be enormously important, especially in a final match.
Nevertheless, the Real Madrid vs. Osasuna betting odds show that the royals are clear favorites going into the match. Slight residual doubts due to the lack of self-evidence do exist, but certainly not in the team that has already overcome so many difficult situations. In addition, a look at the personnel shows that most of the key players should be fit.
Real Madrid wants to switch into cup mode
While the Royals lost 2-0 at Real Sociedad last time out, they also didn’t field their best possible eleven. Because of that, some key players could be rested, which should help the club get close to their own top form. If Real switches back into cup mode, then things look good for the team.
The fact that there are individual problems with Real Madrid’s safeguarding is evident in the league from the 32 goals conceded in 33 games. The ratio doesn’t read bad, but it could have been better. Meanwhile, 69 own goals mark a good value, especially Benzema and Vinicius Junior have held up the flag for the royals.
Real Madrid goes into the duel as the favorite and will put together the best possible world. Individual advantages over Osasuna are obvious. Therefore, before the match Real Madrid vs Osasuna, our prediction is also that the hosts will win the match, leading already at half-time.
Predicted Real Madrid lineup:
Courtois – Carvajal, Rüdiger, Militao, Alaba – Kroos, Modric, Valverde – Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr, Benzema
Last matches played by Real Madrid:
La Liga
- 03/05/2023 – Real Sociedad 2 – 0 Real Madrid
- 29/04/2023 – Real Madrid 4 – 2 Almeria
- 26/04/2023 – Girona 4 – 2 Real Madrid
- 23/04/2023 – Real Madrid 2 – 0 Celta Vigo
Champions League finals
- 19/04/2023 – Chelsea FC 0 – 2 Real Madrid
Osasuna – statistics & current form
CA Osasuna from Pamplona showed itself as a favorite scare several times. Against FC Barcelona during the week, the team once again stood very well and lost only narrowly 0:1 in the end despite a long period of being outnumbered. The team, which is coached by Jagoba Arrasate, rarely provides spectacle. However, that can be described as their trademark with a clear conscience.
Osasuna has lost three of its last five games, but only three of its last eight. The statistics read decent, but there are always small lapses. A look at the goal statistics after 33 games in the league shows how little is going on overall. In this period, only 64 goals have been scored in games involving the nominal visiting team.
This trend has also been evident in recent weeks. In the last seven league games of Osasuna fell 15 goals. The team from Pamplona has failed to score nine times in the 2023 calendar year. However, the fact that they have scored three 0-0 goals speaks volumes for the quality of their defense.
Osasuna wants to buck the trend
Osasuna failed to win their last two games, both of which were even lost without any goals of their own. Whether the final was already buzzing in the back of their minds or not is difficult to judge. In any case, the team has to buck the trend and improve, then it can be something with the cup sensation.
Every player has to rise above himself. What sounds like a phrase is nothing more and nothing less than reality. Osasuna has a minimal chance and naturally wants to take advantage of it. Precisely because it is a cup match and precisely because Real Madrid has looked vulnerable every now and then in recent weeks, our value tip before the Real Madrid vs. Osasuna match is that both teams will score.
Predicted lineup of Osasuna:
Herrera – Vidal, David Garcia, Unai Garcia, Sanchez – Torro, Moncayola, Ibanez, Oroz, Ruben Garcia – Avila
Last matches played by Osasuna:
La Liga
- 03/05/2023 – FC Barcelona 1 – 0 Osasuna Pamplona
- 29/04/2023 – Osasuna Pamplona 0 – 2 Real Sociedad
- 26/04/2023 – Cadiz 0 – 1 Osasuna Pamplona
- 22/04/2023 – Osasuna Pamplona 3 – 2 Real Betis
- 15/04/2023 – Rayo Vallecano 2 – 1 Osasuna Pamplona
Real Madrid – Osasuna Direct comparison / H2H balance
The direct comparison before this match definitely speaks for Real Madrid. 54 of 86 duels with Osasuna the royals could decide in their favor. Only 13 times the team from Pamplona won. In terms of goals scored, the situation is also very clear: 186:80 for Real Madrid. In the two league games this season, the royals took four points, winning the away game.
Real Madrid – Osasuna Tip
Real Madrid has had one or two problems in recent weeks, but now wants to show its best side in the decisive game to win the Copa del Rey title. The royals hope for a good form on the day and want to challenge the opponent defensively.
For Osasuna, the team will have to go above and beyond. However, Real Madrid has everything in their own hands, so before the Real Madrid vs Osasuna match, our tip is that the royals will win and already lead at half-time.
