Real Madrid vs Osasuna Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

Los Blancos were held to a draw when they last faced Osasuna.

Real Madrid are all set to lock horns with Osasuna in what is going to be a matchweek 1 fixture of the LaLiga 2025-26 season. It will be an interesting contest between these clubs as it is an opening fixture for both sides coming into the new season.

Real Madrid will be at home and will also be eager to begin things on a positive note. They finished second on the LaLiga points table last season and fell short of winning the league title. Los Blancos failed to win any of the domestic trophies and also did not perform up to the standards.

Osasuna finished ninth in the Spanish league first division. They came up with average performances, which was not good enough. CA Osasuna will be away from home for their opening LaLiga game of the new season. It is going to be a tough fixture for the visitors.

Kick-off:

• Location: Madrid. Spain
• Stadium: Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, August 20
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, August 19; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Adrián Cordero Vega
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)

In his debut season for Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe came up with some sensational performances and shut down his doubters each and every time. The Frenchman was also the top goal getter in the LaLiga and he also scored a total of 50+ goals during the 2024-25 season.

Ante Budimir (Osasuna)

The 34-year-old is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the visitors. With his skills in the attacking front, Ante Budimir will be looking to trouble Real Madrid’s defence. It is not going to be an easy task for them, but the Croatian forward might make a difference here.

Match Facts

• Osasuna have not won any of their last five matches against Los Blancos.
• Los Blancos have scored 15 goals in their last five fixtures against Osasuna.
• Osasun have failed to win any of their last two pre-season games.

Real Madrid vs Osasuna: Betting Tips and Odds

• Real Madrid to win @1/4 Ladbrokes
• Kylian Mbappe to win @5/2 Ladbrokes
• Goals over 3.5 @6/4 Betfred

Injury and Team News

Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Endrick and Ferland Mendy are injured, hence keeping them out of action for Real Madrid. Antonio Rudiger will also miss out as he is suspended. David Alaba might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 95

Real Madrid won: 62

Osasuna won: 13

Draws: 20

Predicted Lineups

Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Courtois (GK); Alexander-Arnold, Militão, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Guler, Tchouameni; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vini Jr.

Osasuna predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Fernandez (GK); Rosier, Catena, Bretones; Oroz, Iker Munoz, Osambela, Echegoyen, Gomez; Victor Munoz, Budimir

Match Prediction

It is going to be an important fixture between the two clubs. Real Madrid are likely to come up with a win in their opening LaLiga 2025-26 fixture against Osasuna.

Prediction: Real Madrid 3-0 Osasuna

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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