Atletico Osasuna Vs Athletic Bilbao preview and prediction

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Day: 26 April 2010
Stadium: Estadio Reyno de Navarra – El Sadar
Kick off: 21:00 CET

Both clubs are currently locked on 31 points, with 11th-placed Atletico just ahead of Osasuna thanks to a marginally better goal difference. However, Osasuna will fancy their chances of climbing above Atletico having taken 10 points out of 12 in their last four meetings with the capital club, scoring 10 goals and conceding just three in the process.

Osasuna player information (Source goal.com)

Ludovic Delporte and Javad Nekounam remain on the sidelines for los Rojillos, while Nacho Monreal will take a break from his duties on the right of the back four due to a suspension. Juanfran is somewhat doubtful due to a hamstring issue. Sergio, who was banned last weekend, has a broken nose but seems ready to play.

Probable Starting XI: Ricardo; Azpilicueta, Miguel Flano, Sergio, Oier; Juanfran, Vadocz, Punal, Camunas; Pandiani, Aranda

Athletic player information (Source goal.com)

While Joaquin Caparros still has a number of long-term injury problems to squad men like Ion Velez to cope with, his more immediate concern will be over the likes of Fran Yeste and Gaizka Toquero, neither of whom is certain to play in this game due to injury. Additionally, Andoni Iraola is suspended, forcing a re-jig of the rearguard.

Probable Starting XI: Iraizoz; Iraola, San Jose, Amorebieta, Koikili; Susaeta, Gurpegi, Martinez, Gabilondo; Toquero, Llorente

Atletico Osasuna Vs Athletic Bilbao Predictions:

WOSB.com Result prediction:1-1

Vitibet: Correct score prediction 1-1

Soccervista: score prediction 1-0

Goal.com: Without a win away from home all year in league action, it is critical for los Leones that they start picking up three points on their travels if they are to seriously contend for fourth place in the league. Osasuna, on the other hand, have been strong at the Reyno de Navarra all season and will certainly be no pushovers. Expect a close fought battle. Osasuna 1-1 Athletic Bilbao

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I think osasuna is gonna grab this one with a low margin