La Liga enters its second week of play after the COVID-19 pandemic hiatus came to an end. Atletico Madrid currently sits in sixth place in the table with 46 points, but they are just one point behind fourth-place Real Sociedad, and the top four teams in La Liga advance to the UEFA Champions League. This week, they have a solid chance to move up the table as they head to Pamplona, not only the home of the running of the bulls but also the home of CA Osasuna, currently in 11th place in the table with 35 points. Osasuna is relatively safe from relegation but has no real role to play in the title chase except that of the spoiler. Can Atletico go to Pamplona and come back with three points? Or will Osasuna pull off the big upset — or snag the draw? Don’t miss our sports betting preview of this midweek matchup. Let’s see how the La Liga odds will be for the Osasuna vs Atletico Madrid.
La Liga: CA Osasuna vs Atletico Madrid (June 17)
- When: Wednesday, June 17, 2020, 4:00 pm ET
- Where: El Sadar Stadium, Pamplona
- TV: beIN Sports
- Radio: None
- Live Stream: fuboTV
- La Liga Odds: CA Osasuna 5.60 / Draw 3.45 / Atletico Madrid 1.87
Why should you put your money on Atletico Madrid?
Atletico Madrid just came away from a disappointing trip to visit a team near the middle of the table last week. They visited tenth place Athletic Club on Sunday and settled for a 1-1 draw. Iker Munian got Athletic Club on the board in the 37th minute, and Diego Costa responded with the equalizer two minutes later, but that was how things remained in a match that showed a lot of stagnant offense.
Both teams launched nine shots, with Athletic Club putting four on target and Atletico Madrid putting just two. Atletico only possessed for 46 percent of the match. The teams combined for 19 fouls, but Athletic Club had a bit more physicality, drawing three yellow cards. If you like Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, then you think they’ve solved their offensive woes and are ready to a better job just three days later.
Why should you bet on Osasuna?
Osasuna picked up some momentum on Sunday with their trip to fourth-place Real Sociedad, coming away with a 1-1 draw. Adrian Lopez got the scoring started for Osasuna, converting from the spot in the 29th minute. The teams went into the locker room at halftime with Osasuna ahead, but then Mikel Oyarzabal delivered the equalizer in the 61st minute. In a match that was similar to Atletico’s experience, neither team could generate a lot of offense.
Osasuna only possessed for 35 percent of the match, although Real Sociedad was not able to dominate offensively. The hosts outshot Osasuna, 6-5 (3-1 on target). Osasuna brought the greater degree of physical energy, committing 13 fouls to just five for the hosts, and drawing three yellow cards (to one). Despite the pressure, though (six corners forced), Osasuna could not break through. If you like Osasuna here, you think their solid performance against a top-four team has prepared them to do it again.
Osasuna vs Atletico Final Score Prediction
Stagnation was to be expected in the first week of La Liga play, as teams were sorting things out and getting their chemistry back up and running. This week, I expect things to get back closer to normal in terms of quality of play. Atletico Madrid has had bouts of inconsistency but has earned a spot near the top of the standings, while Osasuna has struggled to perform all season long. I see Atletico Madrid following a trend that has become noticed in the Bundesliga, where road teams are doing better than normal with empty stadiums. I predict that Atletico will win, 2-1.
