Match Overview

Barcelona return home on Saturday looking to extend a strong run in front of their fans against an Osasuna side chasing valuable points. The hosts have found rhythm in attack, while the visitors have shown recent resilience away from home. Head-to-head history has often produced goals and open play. Expect a tactical battle with Barcelona’s control tested by Osasuna’s counter-attacking threat.

• Fixture: Barcelona vs Osasuna
• Competition: La Liga
• Venue: Not provided
• Date: 13-12-2025
• Kickoff: 17:30 / 17:30 UTC

Predicted Lineups

Barcelona

• Joan García (Goalkeeper)
• Eric García (Defender)
• J. Koundé (Defender)
• Alejandro Balde (Defender)
• Pau Cubarsí (Defender)
• Pedri (Midfielder)
• F. de Jong (Midfielder)
• Fermín (Midfielder)
• Marc Casadó (Midfielder)
• M. Rashford (Attacker)
• Ferran Torres (Attacker)

Osasuna

• Sergio Herrera (Goalkeeper)
• F. Boyomo (Defender)
• Catena (Defender)
• Abel Bretones (Defender)
• Juan Cruz (Defender)
• Moncayola (Midfielder)
• Lucas Torró (Midfielder)
• Aimar Oroz (Midfielder)
• Iker Muñoz (Midfielder)
• Victor Muñoz (Attacker)
• A. Budimir (Attacker)

Injury & Suspension Report

Barcelona

• R. Araujo – Personal Reasons
• Gavi – Knee Injury
• Dani Olmo – Shoulder Injury

Osasuna

• Lucas Torró – Injury
• Juan Cruz – Illness
• Iker Benito – Knee Injury

Head-to-Head

Across 46 meetings, Barcelona have 29 wins, Osasuna have 7, and there have been 10 draws. Recent clashes have averaged about three goals over the last nine encounters, with Barcelona often dictating possession and Osasuna seeking transitions. Osasuna’s last visit in March ended in a 3-0 home win for Barcelona.

Match Analysis & Prediction

Barcelona’s home form stands out: five successive wins with 19 goals scored highlight their capacity to control territory and create sustained pressure. Their approach is built on possession, quick combinations and vertical runs. However, when pressed high, they have shown occasional vulnerability, leaving moments for opponents to exploit transitions.

Ferran Torres’ hat-trick in the 5-3 win at Betis underlines a decisive cutting edge that can break compact blocks. With Pedri and F. de Jong guiding tempo and progression, Barcelona should generate chances for Torres and M. Rashford. The back line of Eric García, Koundé, Balde and Cubarsí will be tasked with managing counters and set-piece threats.

Osasuna faces a crucial test at Camp Nou as Barça’s intricate possession play could push Pamplona side toward relegation zone.

Osasuna arrive with competitive away form—two wins and two draws in their last five road matches, scoring 12 times—and sit 15th after 15 games (4W-3D-8L). Moncayola, Aimar Oroz and Iker Muñoz give them midfield legs to disrupt build-up, while A. Budimir provides a focal point. Rubén García’s recent run of four goals in three matches is an added attacking spark if he features. Discipline without the ball and efficiency on the break will be essential to withstand Barcelona’s pressure.

Key battles will revolve around Barcelona’s midfield control against Osasuna’s second-ball work and direct transitions. If Barcelona sustain their pressing triggers and protect rest defense, they should limit counters. If Osasuna can win duels around Lucas Torró’s zone and spring early balls into wide channels, they can create chances.

Prediction: Barcelona 3-1 Osasuna. The hosts’ home momentum and attacking variety should prevail, though Osasuna have enough threat to get on the scoresheet.