ATH vs OSA Dream11 Tips for Athletic Bilbao vs Osasuna La Liga Fixtures 8 May

ATH vs OSA Dream11: Athletic Bilbao welcomes Osasuna to the San Mames for a La Liga fixture. The Basque club has been on an inconsistent run of form with 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last 6 games. However, they pulled off an impressive 1-0 win over Sevilla in their last game. Osasuna has failed to capitalise on their 3-game winning streak and has followed it up with 2 losses. They are currently in 11th place, 10 spots above the relegation zone and 4 points off midtable. The away side can however close the gap between them and Bilbao to 2 points with a win.

Date: 9th May, Sunday
Kick-Off: 12:30 am (IST)
Venue: San Mames, Bilbao

La Liga Table: Athletic Bilbao is in 9th place with Osasuna in 11th place.

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Recent Form
Athletic Bilbao: LDWDW
Osasuna: WWWLL

Head-to-Head (last 5 meetings):
Athletic Bilbao – 2
Draw – 1
Osasuna – 2

ATH vs OSA Today Match Prediction Details

Athletic Bilbao News

Injury Report and Unavailability:

• Defensive players, Ander Capa, Inigo Lekue, Peru Nolaskoain and Yuri Berchiche are all ruled out.
• Dani Garcia, Iker Munian and Oier Zarraga will be missing from the midfield through injuries.
• Forward, Raul Garcia has a calf injury and will unavailable.

Expected Changes and Strategy:

• Inigo Martinez can replace Yeray Alvarez in centre-back.
• Rest of the side should remain the same with Alex Berenguer and Jon Morcillo on the flanks.
• Oihan Sancet will replace the injured Raul Garcia to partner Asier Villalibre upfront.

Athletic Bilbao Starting XI (likely)

Unai Simon (GK)
Oscar de Marcos
Unai Nunez
Inigo Martinez
Mikel Balenziaga
Alex Berenguer
Mikel Vesga
Unai Vencedor
Jon Morcillo
Asier Villalibre
Oihan Sancet

Osasuna News

Injury Report and Unavailability:

• Jonathan Calleri picked up a knock and will be doubtful for this game.
• Central midfielder, Oier, will be suspended for this fixture.

Expected Changes and Strategy:

• Manuel Sanchez should make way for Juan Cruz at left-back.
• Enrique Barja will re-enter the midfield to replace Roberto Torres.
• Ante Budimir could be given a start in attack alongside Ezequiel Avila and Ruben Garcia.

Osasuna Starting XI (likely)

Sergio Herrera (GK)
Nacho Vidal
Aridane Hernandez
David Garcia
Juan Cruz
Enrique Barja
Jon Moncayola
Lucas Torro
Ruben Garcia
Ante Budimir
Ezequiel Avila

Fantasy Football Tips

Captain Options

Alex Berenguer – Berenguer has been great this season with 8 goals and 3 assists in La Liga so far. He has created 36 chances, attempted 14 shots on target and completed 28 dribbles. The Spanish international has also whipped in 23 accurate crosses while playing on the right flank.

Ante Budimir – The Croatian international is on loan at Osasuna from Mallorca and has racked up 7 goals so far. He has created 8 chances, completing 9 successful dribbles at a 50% completion rate. He also scored the winner against Villarreal recently to secure all 3 points.

Differential Pick

Asier Villalibre – With 4 goals and 1 assist, Villalibre has done well to get starts over the likes of Inaki Williams and Raul Garcia. He has created 10 chances, attempted 14 shots on target with 56% of his shots being on target. Standing at 183cms, Villalibre will be a threat during aerial duels as well.

ATH vs OSA Dream 11 Teams

Goalkeeper – Simon
Defenders – de Marcos, Balenziaga, Vidal, Cruz
Midfielders – Berenguer (C), Morcillo, R. Garcia
Forwards – Villalibre, Budimir (VC), Avila

Likely Winner:

Although being just 2 places off of each other on the table, all the momentum will be with Athletic Bilbao. Their win against Sevilla was very impressive and will look to build on that as they push for a top-half finish. Although, Osasuna has been known to upset the odds this season and can get the win should they play their cards right. The ATH vs OSA Today Match Prediction should be a win for the Basque club but will do poorly to underestimate their opponents. A win will also put them within 3 points off 7th placed Real Betis.