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Athletic Bilbao will be locking horns with Osasuna for their 24th fixture in La Liga this season. In terms of recent run of results, Bilbao has endured two defeat and three draws from their last five games which place them at the 9th spot with 31 points. Meanwhile, Osasuna has endured back-to-back defeats a win and two draws from their last five league fixtures. Osasuna is three points shy of Athletic Bilbao and could narrow the gap provided they win on Sunday evening.
Match Details
Date- Sunday, February 16
Kick-Off- 11:00 PM (IST)
Venue- San Mames
Athletic Bilbao
Inigo Martinez has returned from suspension and could come in place of Unai Nunez at centre-half. Iker Muniain was shown a straight red in the last game against Real Sociedad and misses out the upcoming fixture. Dani Garcia is also undergoing suspension for the hosts. With Munian ruled out, Ibai Gomez should could feature out wide. Unai Lopez’s hamstring issue puts him on the sidelines, which should make way for Gaizka Garitano to start at central midfield.
Osasuna
Aridane’s suspension recently came to an end and should feature in the defensive backline for Osasuna. Jose Arnaiz is fit again after suffering from flu and could lead the forward line in place of Enric Gallego. Jon Moncayola is ruled out due to ankle injury. Having mentioned that, Inigo Perez will be expected to be made available in midfield.
OSA (Expected Playing 11)- Herrera; Vidal, Hernandez, Garcia, Estupinan; Perez, Sanjurjo, Brasanac; Torres, Gallego, Garcia
Raul Garcia can be pivotal in the advanced role with six goals, an assist and a pass accuracy of 56.6% from 1765 minutes in the league for Athletic Bilbao.
Roberto Torres has been one of the standouts for Osasuna. Torres has four goals, six assists and a pass accuracy of 72.4% from 23 appearances this season.
Inaki Williams has five goals and a pass accuracy of 74.8% from 1902 minutes in the Spanish League this season for Athletic Bilbao.
Ruben Garcia can pack a punch in the attacking midfield role for Osasuna. Garcia has six goals, two assists and a pass accuracy of 75.8% from 21 appearances this season.
From the last six games between the two sides, Athletic Bilbao has three wins in contrast to Osasuna’s two wins. One game has ended on level terms during the process.
Athletic Bilbao will be the favourites walking into the game in front of home support.
To be updated..