Real Madrid is set to begin their 2025-26 La Liga season by hosting Osasuna this Tuesday. Last season, Real Madrid secured second place in the league, finishing merely four points adrift of Barcelona, while Osasuna concluded their campaign in ninth position. Both squads enter this fixture on the back of successful preseason outings; Madrid impressively beat Austrian side WSG Tirol 4-0, and Osasuna overcame La Liga 2 club Mirandes with a 3-0 victory.
The match is scheduled for a 3 p.m. ET kickoff at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid. Real Madrid enters the game as the clear favorite, reflecting their strong position. Osasuna, on the other hand, is considered the underdog. The total goals over/under is set at 3.5. For those looking for insights, sports analyst Jon Eimer has provided his top predictions for the encounter.
Eimer, a recognized soccer expert, concluded 2023 with a notable record on his article predictions and has continued his strong form into 2025, achieving success across various leagues including the Premier League, Champions League, and La Liga.
Key Predictions for the Match
Here are some of Eimer`s key predictions for the Real Madrid vs. Osasuna match:
- Kylian Mbappe to score at any time.
- Kylian Mbappe to score two or more goals.
- Real Madrid to score over 2.5 team goals.
Kylian Mbappe had an impressive debut La Liga season, netting 31 goals in 34 league appearances and clinching the Golden Boot. He also contributed seven goals in the Champions League, and analysts anticipate he will maintain this prolific scoring rate in the upcoming season.
Mbappe demonstrated a remarkable scoring streak from April to June, finding the net in eight consecutive matches and achieving multiple goals on three occasions during that period. His recent form includes scoring twice against WSG Tirol in a preseason friendly.
Eimer predicts that Real Madrid will start the season strongly, aiming to surpass their second-place finish from the previous year. He sees this opening match as an opportunity for `Los Blancos` to begin their 2025-26 campaign decisively against an Osasuna side that reportedly has limited squad depth and made no significant new signings in the offseason.
Further detailed predictions and analysis for other matches scheduled for Tuesday, August 19, are available from seasoned soccer experts covering professional leagues globally.
