Osasuna vs Real Madrid Prediction - La Liga
Real Madrid are looking to solidify their lead in La Liga during a challenging away match against Osasuna at Estadio El Sadar at 00:30 on February 22nd.
Real Madrid are maintaining their devastating form to dominate the top of La Liga. However, their away trip to Osasuna's Estadio El Sadar is expected to be anything but easy, as the home team always knows how to trouble the big clubs, especially when playing in front of their home crowd.
Ranking position
| Team | Location | Point | form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 1 | 60 | Win 5 consecutive matches |
| Osasuna | 10 | 30 | 3 wins, 2 draws |
The 30-point gap in the standings reflects a significant difference in quality between the two teams. While Real Madrid are cruising towards the finish line with 19 wins after 24 rounds, Osasuna are still striving to maintain a position in the top half of the table.
Analysis of form and strength
Real Madrid - The spirit of a champion
Coach Carlo Ancelotti's team is enjoying an incredibly impressive run of form. With an average of 2.2 goals per game and a defense that only concedes 0.8 goals per game, Real Madrid demonstrates perfect balance between attack and defense. Notably, they have only lost one away game since the start of the season.
Osasuna - The stronghold of Estadio El Sadar
Despite being in 10th place, Osasuna is an extremely resilient team when playing at home. Specifically, of their 8 wins this season, 6 have come at home. Osasuna's ability to capitalize on opportunities and their pressing style of play will be a crucial test of the physical fitness of the visiting team's stars.
History of confrontations and current team situation.
Looking at the head-to-head history, Real Madrid holds a clear advantage. In the last five encounters, the "White Eagles" have won four times and drawn only once. However, personnel issues are causing headaches for the Real Madrid coaching staff.
List of regrettable absences
- Real Madrid:Jude Bellingham and Eder Militao are absent due to hamstring injuries. Additionally, Rodrygo and D. Huijsen are also unavailable due to muscle problems.
- Osasuna:I. Benito is absent due to a knee injury, and F. Boyomo is also sidelined with an injury.
Predicting tactics and results
Without game-changing players like Bellingham or Rodrygo, Real Madrid may struggle to break through Osasuna's deep defense. However, their composure in crucial moments remains their most potent weapon.
Based on in-depth analysis, Real Madrid's chances of winning are still rated highly at 45%, equivalent to the probability of a draw. This could be a closely contested match with few goals, where the experience of Real Madrid's veterans will come into play at the right moment.
Forecast:Real Madrid's results ranged from wins to draws.
Team lineup updated at 00:00 on February 22, 2026
Official lineup
Osasuna
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachAlessio Lisci
Starting lineup:
- 1. Sergio Herrera (G)
- 19. Valentin Rosier (D)
- 24. Alejandro Catena (D)
- 5. Jorge Herrando (D)
- 20. Javi Galán (D)
- 7. Jon Moncayola (M)
- 6. Lucas Torró (M)
- 17. Ante Budimir (M)
- 10. Aimar Oroz (M)
- 21. Victor Muñoz (M)
- 14. Rubén García (F)
Substitutes:
- 13. Aitor Fernández
- 31. Dimitrios Stamatakis
- 3. Juan Cruz
- 23. Abel Bretones
- 41. Iñigo Arguibide
- 29. Asier Osambela
- 18. Raúl Moro
- 16. Moi Gómez
- 8. Iker Muñoz
- 9. Raúl García de Haro
- 11. Kike Barja
Real Madrid
Diagram: 4-4-2
CoachAlvaro Arbeloa
Starting lineup:
- 1. Thibaut Courtois (G)
- 2. Daniel Carvajal (D)
- 17. Raúl Asencio (D)
- 4. David Alaba (D)
- 18. Álvaro Carreras (D)
- 8. Federico Valverde (M)
- 15. Arda Güler (M)
- 14. Aurélien Tchouaméni (M)
- 6. Eduardo Camavinga (M)
- 10. Kylian Mbappé (F)
- 7. Vinícius Júnior (F)
Substitutes:
- 13. Andriy Lunin
- 43. Sergio Mestre
- 12. Trent Alexander-Arnold
- 23. Ferland Mendy
- 22. Antonio Rüdiger
- 20. Fran García
- 21. Brahim Díaz
- 45. Thiago Pitarch
- 30. Franco Mastantuono
- 19. Dani Ceballos
- 16. Gonzalo García
