La Liga: How to watch Osasuna vs Barcelona live on August 31, 2019

August 31, 2019 By Ali M.

Topics: TV SCHEDULES, OSASUNA, BARCELONA, LA LIGA

The Blaugrana are eyeing a second straight win in Saturday's earliest kick-off. Check out our match preview for more info.

What is the form of Osasuna compared to Barcelona?

Osasuna sit ahead of Barcelona in the standings after two games. While this is unlikely to last, it’s proof of their impressive start to the campaign, winning once and drawing once so far in La Liga. However, they boast only three wins from their last seven games in all competitions, losing two and drawing two.

As for Barcelona, they earned their first win of the season last weekend with a 5-2 triumph over Real Betis. That result somewhat made amends for the 1-0 opening day defeat to Athletic Club. This means the Blaugrana have won all but one of their last six games.

Osasuna vs Barcelona head-to-head record

The last time these two sides met was back on April 26, 2017. Barcelona won that encounter 7-1, with Mascherano scoring his only goal for the club that day, while Messi, Paco, and Gomes all netted a brace.

Games played: 34

Osasuna wins: 5

Barcelona wins: 21

Draws: 8

Team news

The biggest absentee from this game is Lionel Messi. Valverde remains without his talisman forward but the Argentine isn’t the only Barcelona star on the sidelines. He is joined by the likes of Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele, both of which picked up injuries.

As a result, the manager has little to choose from and will likely start an identical lineup to the won that scored five past Real Betis. Griezmann will continue spearheading the Catalan giants’ attack and will be keen on adding to his tally of two goals.

As for the hosts, they will be without the likes of Inigo Perez, Unai Garcia, Kike Barja and Luis Perea.

Key stats

Osasuna have not lost a home game since April 2018.
In three of the last eight encounters with the Reds, Barcelona have scored seven goal or more goals.
The home side have failed to find the back of the net in 13 of their last 21 league encounters with the Blaugrana.
Since September of last season, the Catalan giants have lost only two away games.