Barcelona vs Osasuna preview, prediction, team news, and head-to-head

Barcelona are in excellent form, and will be keen to extend a remarkable run of six consecutive La Liga victories, each secured by a margin of at least two goals.

Osasuna have been steadily improving and will feel they can cause an upset.

Barcelona enter the contest in formidable form, having won seven of their last eight matches across all competitions since the start of November. Their latest outing was a 2-1 comeback victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.

This win marked their seventh straight victory at home, a streak that includes league wins at the Camp Nou against Athletic Club, Alavés, and Atlético Madrid.

Osasuna travel to Catalonia with renewed confidence, targeting a third consecutive win in all competitions. Their recent turnaround began in dramatic fashion in round 14, where they fought back from a 2-0 deficit to salvage a point against Mallorca.

On the road, Osasuna have lost only one of their last five games, a run that includes two Copa del Rey victories. They head into matchday 16 in 15th place, three points clear of the relegation zone, and are looking to secure back-to-back clean sheets in the league for the first time this season.

Barcelona have dominated this fixture in recent years, winning the last five encounters at home and seven of the last eight meetings overall. While Osasuna did manage a victory over Barca last season, they have not won at the Camp Nou since July 2020.

Barcelona have no new injury concerns ahead of the match, with goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen back in training.

Osasuna, however, may be without Lucas Torro, who is a doubt after being substituted with an injury against Levante.

Barcelona: Garcia, Kounde, Cubarsi, Martin, Balde, Pedri, Frenkie De Jong, Yamal, Olmo, Rashford, Lewandowski

Osasuna: Sergio Herrera; Boyomo, Catena, Juan Cruz; Jon Moncayola, Iker Munoz, Aimar Oroz, Bretones; Victor Munoz, Ruben Garcia; Budimir

Barcelona will be expected to get themselves on the front foot once again this weekend. The Catalans have been brilliant going forward, especilly at home and we expect a few goals here.

• Over 2.5 goals

• Barcelona win & over 2.5 goals