7M - La Liga Preview: Osasuna vs Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups

Barcelona travel to Pamplona's Estadio El Sadar on May 2, 2026, for La Liga matchday 34, aiming to extend their commanding lead at the summit of the table. The Catalan giants sit top with 85 points from 33 fixtures, while Osasuna occupy ninth place on 42 points, 43 points adrift.

Barcelona arrive in formidable form, having secured five consecutive La Liga victories, most recently a 2-0 away win at Getafe. Their attacking prowess is evident, averaging 2.62 goals per match this season while conceding just 1.1. However, manager Hansi Flick faces selection challenges with key forwards Lamine Yamal and Raphinha sidelined due to hamstring injuries, alongside defensive midfielder Marc Bernal.

Osasuna present a resilient home challenge, remaining unbeaten in their last ten La Liga matches at El Sadar. Their recent results show mixed form overall, but they secured a 2-1 victory over Sevilla in their most recent outing. Top scorer Ante Budimir, with 16 league goals, will be central to their attacking hopes. The hosts must cope with absences including midfielder Lucas Torro and suspended defender Abel Bretones.

Historically, Barcelona hold a dominant record in this fixture, winning the last two encounters by 2-0 and 3-0 margins. Statistical models assign Barcelona a 55-58 percent probability of victory, with 1-2 emerging as the most likely scoreline. Both teams have scored in four of their last ten meetings, and over 2.5 goals has occurred in six of those contests.

Schedule pressure favors Barcelona, who are closing in on the La Liga title, while Osasuna play with less expectation but strong home pride. With Barcelona's depth tested by injuries and Osasuna's compact home record, the match could prove tighter than league positions suggest.

Predicted score: Osasuna 1-2 Barcelona