Welcome to Extratips, football fans! Today’s big showdown features Real Madrid welcoming Osasuna on August 19th at 19:00 in La Liga 2024/2025. Madrid’s current league position is second, sitting just behind Barcelona with 84 points, while Osasuna is comfortably mid-table at 9th with 48 points. The odds from bet365 suggest Madrid are heavy favorites: 1.25 for the home win, with Osasuna at a steep 12.00, hinting that many see this as a potential stroll for Los Blancos.

Looking at head-to-heads, Madrid and Osasuna played already this season to a 1-1 draw—so the visitors are no pushovers. Recent form shows Madrid with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5, while Osasuna managed 2 wins and 2 draws, ending with a loss. Madrid’s strength is their attacking prowess—52 goals at home—yet their defense is slightly leaky with 20 goals allowed. Osasuna's defense has been solid, conceding only 19 goals away, but they struggle to score—just 26 on the road.

Key factors? Madrid’s recent tough fixture schedule and Osasuna’s resilience on the road may influence this game. The Madrid stars are fired up, but they may take this one a bit easier, expecting to dominate possession.

A story to watch? Will Madrid break into high gear after a few tight matches? Or will Osasuna keep their disciplined defensive streak alive? The likely scenarios include Madrid cruising to a comfortable win or Osasuna sneaking a cheeky draw.

Predictions? Expect Madrid to edge this with a narrow victory, likely a 2-0, and both teams scoring seems less probable given Madrid’s recent clean sheets. The match could also be under 2.5 goals with Madrid controlling most of the game.

Let’s see what unfolds—stay tuned for my hot takes and betting tips. Now, on with the predictions!