👉 What is the recommended bet for Osasuna vs Athletic Bilbao?

The prediction and suggested bet for Osasuna vs Athletic Bilbao on January 3, 2026, according to the analysis, is: Over 1.5 goals → bet available at Bet365.

👉 In which stadium will Osasuna vs Athletic Bilbao be played?

The match between Osasuna and Athletic Bilbao on January 3, 2026, will be held in Pamplona, at Estadio El Sadar.

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Osasuna vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction – La Liga

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Check out the best predictions for Osasuna vs Athletic Bilbao

Here you will find the best prediction for Osasuna vs Athletic Bilbao in La Liga, along with match analysis and betting tips.

Below, read our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent head-to-head statistics and key metrics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for this game between Osasuna and Athletic Bilbao.

Osasuna

January 3, 2026 – 15::15
La Liga
2025/2026
Regular Season – Matchday 18

Athletic Bilbao

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Osasuna vs Athletic Bilbao

The best prediction for
Osasuna vs Athletic Bilbao in La Liga is multiple goals to be scored. Both Osasuna and Athletic Bilbao have been playing positively in recent matches, with constant transitions that put pressure on the opponent’s defense. Therefore, it is expected that both teams will maintain their style of play and create goal-scoring opportunities with ease.

Best prediction for Osasuna vs Athletic Bilbao

Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting prediction)
Over 1.5 goals (live betting prediction, double or triple)

Match prediction for Osasuna vs Athletic Bilbao

The teams Osasuna and Athletic Bilbao are set to clash at Estadio El Sadar in a match of the 18th round of La Liga. The historical data of direct confrontations at this stadium displays a balance between the two teams, with each side securing 2 victories in the last 4 encounters. However, in their most recent meeting at this venue, in a La Liga match on December 21, 2024, Athletic Bilbao emerged victorious with a score of 1-2. The goals for this match were scored by Lucas Torró (25′ ) for Osasuna, and Álex Berenguer (74′ ) and Gorka Guruzeta (31′ ) for Athletic Bilbao. Special attention must be paid to the home/away condition, as both teams have shown significantly different results in their home and away matches.

Analysis of Osasuna

The home team is currently in 12th place, with 18 points after 5 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses. In their last match, they lost away to FC Barcelona 2-0. However, they rebounded with a home win against Deportivo Alavés, winning 3-0. This team tends to perform better in their home stadium, as evidenced by their last 30 away games, which resulted in 2 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses; compared to a home record of 9 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses. On the league table, Osasuna has earned 16 points out of a possible 24 in their last 8 home matches, with a common halftime scoreline of 1-0 (4 out of 8 games). The team has allowed goals from their opponents in 7 of their last 10 matches in this competition, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. In 17 matches this season, they conceded the first goal 9 times and only managed 1 comeback. Of the 17 goals conceded in their last 17 home matches across all competitions, 6 occurred between the 76th and 90th minutes.

Osasuna enters this match after a victory, 3-0, against Alavés, marking their second win in the last three games in La Liga. The goals for the team were scored by Ante Budimir (2) and Raúl García de Haro. The home team typically lines up in a 4-3-3 formation, focusing on a more direct and organized game. Their attacking highlights include Victor Muñoz, Ante Budimir, and Rubén García, three players shining this season. The home club tends to exploit the right side, where defender Valentin Rosier consistently supports the attack, creating imbalances in the opposing defense and generating goal-scoring opportunities. Abel Bretones is absent for this match due to suspension.

Analysis of Athletic Bilbao

After 7 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses, the visiting team is in 8th place with 23 points. In their last match, they lost at home to Espanyol by a score of 1-2, following a previous away loss to Celta de Vigo, 2-0. This team is affected by home advantage, showing stronger performances when supported by their fans, evident in their last 30 matches, which saw 2 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses away, scoring a total of 11 goals and conceding 28. At home, they have secured 7 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses, with a tally of 14 goals scored and 17 conceded. In their last 8 away matches in the league, Athletic Bilbao has recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses, gaining 7 points from a possible 24. The most frequent halftime result in their away league matches has been 0-0, occurring in 5 out of their 10 games. In 18 matches this season, they conceded the first goal 9 times and have yet to effectuate a score turn. In their last 14 away matches across all competitions, one notable trend shows that they conceded 8 of their 22 goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.

Athletic Bilbao approaches this match following a defeat, 1-2, against Espanyol, accounting for their second consecutive loss in La Liga. The only goal for the team was scored by Álex Berenguer. The visiting team usually plays in a 4-3-3 tactical setup, relying on counter-attacks as their main offensive strategy. Nico Williams, Iñaki Williams, and Álex Berenguer are the key attackers, two of whom are expected to create goal-scoring chances. The visiting club tends to utilize the right side, where defender Jesús Areso frequently supports the attack, creating imbalances in the opposing defense and generating scoring opportunities. Yuri Berchiche, Aymeric Laporte, and Beñat Prados are all out due to injuries for this game.