Barcelona vs. Osasuna prediction, odds, start time: 2024 La Liga picks, bets for Jan. 31 from soccer expert
Barcelona play their first match since manager Xavi announced he will step down at the end of the season when Barca host Osasuna in a La Liga match on Wednesday at the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona. After Saturday's 5-3 defeat to Villarreal, the 44-year-old Xavi said he would not return next season. The news came one season after he led the Blaugrana to the La Liga title, their first since 2019. Barcelona enter Wednesday's match in fourth place in the La Liga table, 11 points behind surprising leaders Girona. Meanwhile, Osasuna are 12th in the league with 26 points.
Kickoff is 1 p.m. ET. Barcelona are the -310 favorites (risk $310 to win $100) in the latest Barcelona vs. Osasuna odds, with Los Rojillos the +700 underdogs. A draw is priced at +450, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before you lock in your Osasuna vs. Barcelona picks or La Liga predictions, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year he was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including Euro qualifying (+6.30 units), the EFL Cup (+4.47), the FA Cup (+3.07) and the Champions League (+3.05) among others. So far this year he is 12-8 (+3.39) on all of his soccer picks.
Now, Green has broken down Barcelona vs. Osasuna from every angle and just revealed his picks and La Liga predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Osasuna vs. Barcelona:
- Barcelona vs. Osasuna spread: Barcelona -1.5 (-105), Osasuna +1.5 (-125),
- Barcelona vs. Osasuna over/under: 2.5 goals
- Barcelona vs. Osasuna money line: Barcelona -310, Osasuna +700, Draw +450
- BAR: Barcelona rank third in La Liga scoring with 43 goals
- OSA: Ante Budimir is tied for sixth in the league in goals (six)
- Barcelona vs. Osasuna picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Barcelona
Barcelona have one of the best goal scorers in the world in Robert Lewandowski. The 35-year-old striker from Poland leads the team and is tied for ninth in La Liga in goals with eight. Last season, Lewandowski led La Liga with 23 goals, four more than his closest pursuer, Karim Benzema, and scored 33 goals across all competitions.
In addition, Barcelona have dominated the head-to-head series against Osasuna. In 44 meetings across all competitions, Barcelona lead 28-6 with 10 draws. Barcelona are on a six-game winning streak against Jagoba Arrasate's side and are unbeaten in the last eight meetings. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Osasuna
Los Rojillos are playing some of their best soccer of the season. Osasuna are unbeaten in their last three La Liga matches (two wins, one draw) and have three wins, three draws and one loss in their last seven La Liga matches since the start of December. On Sunday, they rallied from a one-goal deficit to earn a draw against Sevilla.
In addition, Osasuna face a Barcelona defense that has been hemorrhaging goals at home. Barcelona have already conceded 16 goals in 11 home games this season, compared to just four goals in 19 home matches all of last season. In their last home game, Barcelona were shredded for five goals by Villareal in a 5-3 loss. See which team to pick here.
How to make Barcelona vs. Osasuna picks
Green has broken down the La Liga match from every possible angle. He is leaning Over on the goal total and has locked in two other best bets, including one that would pay plus-money. He's sharing his La Liga picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
