Atletico Madrid vs Osasuna Prediction 12.01.2025 | LaLiga

• Competition: Spain - LaLiga
• Date: Sunday, 12th, January 2025
• Kickoff: 15:15 UK / 16:15 CEST
• Venue: Metropolitano Stadium (Madrid)

A fired-up Atletico Madrid will have the chance to claim the top spot in La Liga when they host an inconsistent Osasuna at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday afternoon.

Despite a somewhat hesitant start to the 2023-24 campaign, Atletico Madrid has now risen as an unstoppable force across all fronts, showing clear intent to vie for every possible piece of silverware this year. In Spain's top division, Cholo Simeone's crew managed to close out 2024 in spectacular fashion, turning around a one-goal deficit to stun Barcelona 2-1 in the heart of Catalonia, bringing them within just two points of league leaders Real Madrid with a game in hand.

Ahead of their daunting trip to the Spanish capital, the Pamplona club boosted team spirit and morale by getting the better of second-tier side Tenerife with a tight 2-1 scoreline, allowing them to clinch the Copa del Rey last-16 spot for the third consecutive year. Due to their recent struggles in LaLiga, where they haven't tasted a win for two full months, Osasuna have faltered in their pursuit of a top-six finish, as they are currently located in mid-table with a five-point deficit to Mallorca, who hold the final European spot.

Atletico Madrid vs Osasuna Betting Tips: AH1 (-1.5)

Atletico's dominant 11-game H2H winning streak over Osasuna came to a shocking end when the Pamplona side dismantled them 4-1 in the heart of the Spanish capital during their last clash, but we expect El Cholo and his fired-up squad to deliver a ruthless act of revenge. A comprehensive defeat for Osasuna seems highly plausible at the hands of the Colchoneros, who are showcasing some of the finest football in Europe lately and riding a wave of 13 straight triumphs across all competitions, so we anticipate them to continue their rampage run. A clash with the Madrid club arrives at a completely inopportune moment for Osasuna, who are enduring a frustrating six-game run without winning (D4 L2), while just one victory from their opening away fixtures clearly illustrates their woes on the road this term. Chasing their 14th triumph on the spin across all competitions, the Madrid side will leave no stone unturned in their quest to reclaim the La Liga throne with a powerful display, pushing Real Madrid and Barcelona down the table in the process.