Match Analysis: Real Madrid vs CA Osasuna – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-19
- Time: 7:00 PM UTC
- Location: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Spain
Game Overview
Real Madrid hosts CA Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabéu in the opening week of the La Liga 2025-26 season. Real Madrid are currently 15th in the league rankings whereas Osasuna hold 9th position. Real Madrid have a strong historical advantage, having not lost to Osasuna since the 2010-11 season, with a record of 17 wins and 6 draws in their last 23 meetings. Recently, Real Madrid defeated Osasuna 4-0 at home, demonstrating dominant form against this opponent.
Key Factors to Consider
- Real Madrid have been active in high-demand matches including the recent Club World Cup, which helped the squad adapt to their new coach and maintain competitive sharpness. Osasuna have prepared behind closed doors focusing on activation drills and match plans, with forward Iker Benito still recovering from injury.
- Over the last 23 matches since the 2010-11 season, Real Madrid remain unbeaten against Osasuna with 17 wins and 6 draws. The last season saw a convincing 4-0 victory for Real at home, and overall Real Madrid have dominated recent encounters.
- Osasuna’s forward Iker Benito is still recovering from injury and likely unavailable. No major injuries reported for Real Madrid at this time.
- Real Madrid attempted to postpone this season opener due to their Club World Cup involvement but were denied. This led to a packed schedule, but they gained match fitness and tactical cohesion from these recent high-level games.
- Osasuna’s coach Alessio Lisci regards this match as a significant challenge and opportunity, expressing eagerness to face a top team. Real Madrid aims to start their league campaign strongly at home, motivated by their status as one of last season's best teams.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Real Madrid: -420, Draw: 525, CA Osasuna: 1000 | Real Madrid Win | ★★★★☆ 75% |
| Spread | Real Madrid (-1.75): -112, CA Osasuna (+1.75): -108 | Real Madrid to Win by 2 or More Goals | ★★★★☆ 70% |
| Over/under | Over (3 goals): -108, Under (3 goals): -112 | Over 3 Goals | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Real Madrid -11% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 3 16% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 3 at 16% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 16.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Given historical dominance, current form, and home advantage, Real Madrid is strongly favored to win with a confidence of about 75%. Osasuna may put up resistance but have a lower likelihood to win or draw given recent performances and lineup constraints.
Predicted Score: Real Madrid 3 – 1 CA Osasuna