Atl. Madrid vs Osasuna Prediction: 12/1/2025

This afternoon, Atlético Madrid has a golden chance to take a slim lead in the LaLiga title race, overtaking Real Madrid by a single point, though the latter has played one game fewer. Atlético ended their LaLiga fixtures in December with a historic 2-1 victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou. The game, largely dominated by the Blaugrana, saw Atlético clinch the win with a stunning last-minute goal from Sörloth. Following their 1-0 Copa del Rey victory against Marbella last weekend, Atlético has extended their winning streak to 13 matches across all competitions.

Osasuna, on the other hand, has struggled to maintain momentum in their pursuit of a top-six finish and European qualification. The Basque side has gone six league matches without a win, suffering losses to Real Madrid (4-0 in early November) and Athletic Bilbao (2-1 at home just before Christmas). In between, Osasuna managed four draws, including 1-1 against Sevilla and 0-0 at Espanyol. Despite their league difficulties, they advanced to the Copa del Rey Round of 16 by defeating Tenerife, currently at the bottom of the second division, with a 2-1 victory.

Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone will have almost his entire squad available for this match, with the exception of central defender Gimenez, who appears to be nursing a minor issue. Antoine Griezmann, the former French international with 44 goals in 137 caps, continues to be a key figure for the team as he approaches a decision about extending his contract in March. Meanwhile, Norwegian striker Sörloth, the club’s top scorer in LaLiga with eight goals, has been instrumental in their success. However, winger Bryan Zaragoza, who joined on loan last summer, remains sidelined due to a metatarsal fracture, an injury comparable to Neymar’s during his first season at PSG.

For Osasuna, injuries have also been a concern. While Nacho Vidal and Kike Barja are doubtful, they might still make the squad for the trip to the Metropolitano. The team will heavily rely on Croatian international Ante Budimir, who has been their standout player this season with ten goals.

Prediction

Atlético Madrid has been in formidable form at home, winning 17 of their last 20 matches in all competitions. In stark contrast, Osasuna has struggled on the road, suffering 14 defeats in their previous 21 away games. Their most recent loss away from home came against Atlético earlier this year. Given these dynamics, Atlético is expected to dominate this encounter.

Prediction: Atlético Madrid 4-1 Osasuna.