Real Madrid vs Osasuna Prediction, 2:00 a.m. August 20: 'Crush' the guests

Prediction before the match Real Madrid vs Osasuna

Real Madrid's journey to the 2025/26 La Liga title will begin with a home game against Osasuna at the Bernabeu. After Barcelona's perfect start with a 3-0 win over Mallorca, Xabi Alonso's men will need all three points to avoid being eliminated from the first round. The Spanish capital team's first opponent is Osasuna, who finished 9th in La Liga last season.

This is considered a light test for Real Madrid because Osasuna has not been well prepared for the new season, having won only 1/5 friendly matches in the summer. However, coach Xabi Alonso will also be under pressure in his first time in charge at the Bernabeu. Real Madrid entered the new season with high expectations after losing last season, suffering 4 consecutive defeats against arch-rivals Barcelona. Their goal is certainly to overthrow Barcelona in the domestic arena and go far in the Champions League.

On the plus side for Real Madrid, the team has been impressive in their summer preparations. Los Blancos reached the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup and have already brought in four quality new signings: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras and Franco Mastantuono. These young recruits are expected to bring a breath of fresh air to Real Madrid during the generational transition period.

Osasuna is always a tough team, but their current squad is not strong enough to cause trouble for Real Madrid, especially on the opening day at the Bernabeu. Despite the absence of some key players, Los Blancos still possess a squad of quality stars. If they play at their best, Real Madrid can absolutely win by a large margin to send a declaration of war to Barcelona. In particular, the Bernabeu has always been Real Madrid's fortress, in the last 20 home matches in La Liga, they won 16 and lost only 1.

Form, head-to-head history Real Madrid vs Osasuna

Real Madrid have lost just one of their last 10 games, drawing one and winning eight. Osasuna have won three, drawn four and lost three.

Osasuna have not beaten Real in La Liga since 2011. In the last 6 meetings, Los Blancos have won 5 and drawn 1.

Real Madrid vs Osasuna squad information

Real Madrid will be without Rudiger through suspension. Bellingham and Endrick are injured. Mendy and Camavinga will miss the match due to fitness issues.

On Osasuna's side, Ruben Garcia and Iker Benito are doubtful of playing.

Real Madrid vs Osasuna expected lineup

Real Madrid: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras; Guler, Tchouameni, Valverde; Brahim Diaz, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.

Osasuna: Herrera; Rosier, Catena, Boyomo, Bretones; Torro, Moncayola, Oroz; K Barja, Budimir, Moi Gomez.

Score prediction Real Madrid 2-0 Osasuna