Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(58) 38 Goals 19 (44)
(40) 35 Assists 18 (30)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
27.5 Average Age 27
184.6 Average Height (cm) 182.8
(0.7) 1.1 Shots pg 0.6 (0.7)
(51%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 51% (54%)
(0.8) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.5)
(1.2) 0.9 Tackles pg 0.9 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Athletic Club
Osasuna
Player Reason Status Rating
Yuri Berchiche Out 6.83
Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta Out 6.78
Dani Vivian Out 6.65
Yeray Álvarez Out 6.57
Aitor Paredes Out 6.56
Player Reason Status Rating
Kike Barja Out 6.18
Aimar Oroz Out 6.49
Ante Budimir Out 7.05
David García Out 6.69
Jon Moncayola Out 6.42

Team News

Athletic Club
Osasuna
  • Yeray Alvarez and Aitor Paredes are both suspended from the Getafe victory, with the club captain receiving a straight red.
  • What's more, Ernesto Valverde was sent off and will watch his team at the San Mames from the stands. He may have to field midfielders at the back in order to fill his notable gaps for the weekend.
  • Jon Moncaloya is suspended and will be absent in midfield - he picked up a straight red card early on against Betis, then was followed by his manager only ten minutes later.
  • Pablo Ibanez could be in for a second consecutive start to fill Osasuna's gaps.

Prediction

  • Athletic Club welcome Osasuna to the San Mames on Saturday night though both managers, along with a string of players, will be watching from the stands. The reverse fixture was an equally spicy affair, with a player being sent off from each side.
  • Athletic Club have experienced a slight dip in form since their Copa del Rey triumph - anything but three points could kill their dreams of Champions League football, despite a very successful season. A win for Osasuna could take them from 13th to 10th, although they have lost their last four matches on the spin.
  • Expect this one to be a physical affair, with Osasuna likely to have much more of the ball than they're used to due to Athletic Club's absences. Despite this, Athletic Club are unbeaten at home this season and should get over the line in this one.
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