The new era at Real Madrid continues as they aim to get their bid to regain the La Liga title off to a strong start at home to Osasuna.
Xabi Alonso started his reign at the Club World Cup, where Los Blancos were hammered by PSG at the semi-final stage, but he has now had time to get his feet under the table, and much will be expected from here.
Luka Modric departed along with Carlo Ancelotti, and Trent-Alexander Arnold, Dean Huijsen and Alvaro Carreras have all arrived, as well as Argentine sensation Franco Mastantuono.
Osasuna will be no pushover though, having taken a point off Real at home on their way to a ninth-placed finish last season, but nothing but a win will do for the 36-time champions.
The Sporting News takes you through the latest odds, tips and predictions for this one at the Bernabeu.
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Real Madrid vs. Osasuna predictions, betting tips and odds
With Ante Budimir, scorer of 21 league goals last season, up top, Osasuna should cause Real some problems, but it is hard to see anything but a relatively comfortable home win in Alonso's first La Liga game.
Real are huge 1/5 favourites to win this with Sky Bet, with Osasuna way back at 10/1. The draw is at 11/2.
The Sporting News' Score Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Osasuna
- Real Madrid to beat Osasuna at the Bernabeu is given a 83.3% probability by Sky Bet.
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Real Madrid vs. Osasuna expected lineups
Here's how we think these two sides will line up.
Real Madrid lineup (4-3-3, right to left)
- Courtois (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras — Tchouameni, Valverde, Guler — Brahim, Mbappe, Vinicius
Injured: Jude Bellingham, Endrick, Eduardo Camavinga, Ferland Mendy
Suspended: None
Osasuna lineup (4-3-3, right to left)
- Herrera (GK) — Rosier, Catena, Boyomo, Bretones — Torro, Moncayola, Oroz — Barja, Budimir, Gomez
Injured: Ruben Garcia (doubt), Iker Benito (doubt)
Suspended: None
Real Madrid vs. Osasuna latest odds, correct score betting
Our 3-1 prediction is at decent odds with Sky Bet, but there are plenty of other possible score lines that are worth looking at for this one. Here's a look at some of the most likely outcomes according to the bookmakers.
Result | Odds* |
Real Madrid 1-0 | |
Real Madrid 2-0 | |
Real Madrid 3-0 | |
Real Madrid 3-1 | |
Real Madrid 4-0 |
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Real Madrid vs. Osasuna team news
- With Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen and Alvaro Carreras all set to start, there will be three league debutants in Real's back four alongside Eder Militao.
- Arda Guler looks set for a big role under Alonso, and will start here with Jude Bellingham out following shoulder surgery. Brahim Diaz might also get the nod up front with Rodrygo's future up in the air.
- As for Osasuna, Valentin Rosier is likely to make his debut from the start at right-back, with fellow new boy Iker Munoz to come off the bench.
Real Madrid vs. Osasuna Bet Builder tips
Our bet builder for this game is Real to win with -1 handicap, both teams to score, both Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius to score, and Trent Alexander-Arnold to get his first La Liga assist. That is currently just under 12/1 with Paddy Power.
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How to watch Real Madrid vs. Osasuna: Live stream, TV channel
- Date: Tuesday, August 19
- Venue: Bernabeu
- Time: 8:00 p.m. BST
- TV/Stream: Premier Sports 2