Athletic Bilbao vs Osasuna: a tense showdown at San Mames 
Just one point separates the two clubs in the table. The closing stages of the season give this one real bite. Kick-off will open the door to a fierce battle. The home fans want an instant response.
The end of the road for Bilbao 
The coach is living through his final weeks in charge of the Basque side. The home team have lost four of their last five. The recent defeat to Villarreal left San Mames frustrated. The club sit six points off the top six. They badly need to pull clear of danger. Recent history heavily leans Bilbao’s way against Osasuna. They have avoided defeat in nine of the last 10 meetings with Osasuna. The pressure is piling up on the Basque outfit.
Safety in sight for Osasuna 
The visiting manager is aiming to seal survival once and for all. The club are seven points clear of the drop zone. The recent draw with Real Betis will have done little to calm the nerves, but it was a decent result. Forward Ante Budimir carries Osasuna’s attacking hopes. Their away numbers remain poor this season, though. They have won only two matches on the road. A huge physical test awaits Osasuna’s players. They will look to slow the game down and nick a precious point.
Probable line-ups
Athletic Bilbao : Simon ; Gorosabel, Vivian, Laporte, Berchiche ; Jauregizar, Ruiz de Galarreta ; I. Williams, Sancet, N. Williams ; Guruzeta
Osasuna : Herrera ; Rosier, Boyomo, Herrando, Galan ; Moncayola, I. Munoz ; Garcia, Oroz, V. Munoz ; Budimir
Football prediction Athletic Bilbao vs Osasuna
Both teams to score
The home side’s shaky defence should give the visiting attackers chances. The need for points will force both teams to open up early.
Quick transitions should set the pace. Poor positioning will punish both defensive lines.
The scoreboard should tick over with a few goals on Tuesday night.
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