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Fresh off their impressive 1-0 away victory against Benfica in the Champions League, Barcelona return to LaLiga action this weekend when they host Osasuna at the Olímpic Lluís Companys. Hansi Flick's men are on fire lately, boasting an impressive 8 wins and 2 draws in their last 10 matches across all competitions. The Catalan giants have been particularly lethal in front of goal, netting 31 times while keeping things tight at the back with just 8 conceded. Their home form ain't too shabby either, with 4 wins and 2 draws in their last 6 matches at their temporary Olympic home. Can Flick's well-oiled machine continue their unbeaten streak? They've certainly been living up to their 'favorites' tag, delivering on expectations in 8 out of their last 10 matches when expected to win.

It's been rough going for Vicente Moreno's Osasuna side lately. They've managed just 2 wins from their last 10 outings, alongside 5 draws and 3 defeats. Their away form looks even more concerning with just a single victory in their last 6 road trips.That said, they've shown occasional glimpses of quality. Their surprise 3-2 Copa del Rey victory at Athletic Club back in January proves they can pull off the unexpected. Plus, they snatched a last-minute draw against Mallorca last month, showing they've got some fight till the final whistle.But let's be real. The stats don't paint a pretty picture for the visitors. They've started as favorites in just 20% of their recent matches and couldn't capitalize on those opportunities. Against a Barcelona side in peak form? Talk about a mountain to climb!

Saturday's clash presents a fascinating tactical battle between two coaches with contrasting philosophies. Flick has Barcelona playing some scintillating attacking football, averaging over 3 goals per game in their recent run. Their home record of 19 goals in 6 matches speaks volumes.Moreno, meanwhile, will likely set up Osasuna to absorb pressure and hit on the counter. They've been relatively solid defensively on the road, conceding 8 in 6 matches – not terrible considering their opposition.With bookmakers giving Barcelona a whopping 77% chance of victory compared to Osasuna's 8.5%, the home side are overwhelming favorites. But football's a funny old game, isn't it? Osasuna have nothing to lose and might just embrace their underdog status.The Olympic Stadium in Barcelona will be rocking come 8:00 PM local time on March 8, 2025. Will we see Barça continue their dominant run, or can Osasuna spring a surprise? Whatever happens, it promises to be an intriguing LaLiga encounter.

Barcelona's attacking stars will be brimming with confidence following their European success. Their forward line has been in devastating form, contributing significantly to those 31 goals in their last 10 matches.For Osasuna, much will depend on the same players who delivered that shock Copa del Rey win against Athletic Club. They've shown they can score on the road – though their 5 goals in 6 away games suggests they don't do it too often!The visitors will need their goalkeeper to have the game of his life, facing a Barça side that's averaging more than 3 goals per home game. And if it's tight in the closing stages, remember that Osasuna have proven they can snatch late results, as they did against Mallorca.With the Olympic Stadium crowd behind them and form firmly in their favor, Barcelona will be looking to put on a show. But in football, there's always room for surprises. That's why we love it, right?

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