Atl. Madrid vs Osasuna Prediction & Betting Tips (12 January)

This afternoon, Atlético Madrid have a massive golden opportunity to take the lead in the championship by a small point at the expense of Real Madrid. In fact, the Merengue have an extra day. The Colchoneros left LaLiga in December with a historic victory on the Barça pitch which allowed them to take the lead in the table 1-2, with a golaso ​​from Sörloth at the buzzer after a match roundly dominated by the Blaugrana, as often finally with Atlético. Following its 0-1 victory in the Copa del Rey in Marbella last weekend, the capital club scored a 13th consecutive victory in all competitions. Osasuna has lost control and ground in the race for the top 6 and Europe.

Indeed, the Basque club has not won for six days in the elite with a record of two losses against Real Madrid at the beginning of November 4-0, and against Bilbao just before Christmas at home 1-2. In the meantime, the Rojillos have had four points shared, including two on the road against Sevilla FC 1-1, and on Catalan soil against Espanyol Barcelona 0-0. Fortunately, the finalist of the 2022-23 Copa del Rey obtained his ticket for the 1/8 finals of this same competition by getting rid of Tenerife, the red lantern of the 2nd division, winning 1-2. 

Aside from central defender Gimenez who appears to be physically hampered, the entire Cholo squad will be at his disposal for this game. How can we not think of the former French international Antoine Griezmann (44 goals in 137 caps) who is perhaps living his last weeks in the Spanish capital since he will make public his decision to honor his last year of contract or not at month of March. However, Atlético's top scorer in the league is Norwegian international Sörloth (8 goals), who does much more than fulfill a simple sub role.   Arriving on loan last summer, winger Bryan Zaragoza will not play again for many weeks following his metatarsal fracture.

As an example, this injury is similar to that of Neymar during his first year at PSG. Note that Nacho Vidal and Kike Barja would also be injured but less seriously than the young Iberian talent and could even participate in this trip to the Metropolitano. Croatian international Ante Budimir is by far the offensive highlight of the Basques this season with 10 goals.