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The Estadio el Sadar will witness a fascinating La Liga clash on Thursday night as Osasuna welcome the high-flying Atletico Madrid. While Osasuna hopes to improve their stuttering start, Atletico Madrid comes off a morale-boosting victory over their fiercest rivals, Real Madrid. A game under the lights, it promises to provide a significant fillip to the winning side’s season.

Analysis: Osasuna, currently positioned precariously at 11th or 12th in La Liga (depending on the source), seems to have hit a bit of a rough patch. Winning only 2 of their 8 opening fixtures, their form is a cause for concern, especially with the relegation zone just 3 points away. More worryingly, their home form paints a bleak picture, having failed to secure a win in any of their 4 home games this season. However, there is a glimmer of hope in the fact that they’ve been strong in their last two Thursday fixtures at home, not only winning both but also keeping clean sheets.

On the other side of the spectrum, Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid, despite some inconsistencies, currently sits at a respectable 5th position in the league. Their recent 3-1 triumph over arch-rivals Real Madrid is bound to have injected a dose of confidence into the side. Historically, Atletico has enjoyed a rich vein of form against Osasuna, having won their last 10 encounters, including five successive away wins. Their overall record stands strong too, with 22 victories in their last 39 meetings.

The match may witness several key players missing due to injuries. Osasuna will miss the services of Moncayola and Brasanac, while Garcia remains a doubt. For Atletico, a whole host of players including Lemar, Barrios, Soyuncu, De Paul, Reinildo, and Vitolo have injury concerns. However, the return of their captain, Koke, and the possibility of Depay featuring, even if it’s from the bench, bodes well for the Madrid side.

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Given the contrasting form and historical data, Atletico Madrid seems the more dominant force. However, football often throws up surprises, and with Osasuna desperate to end their home game winless streak, they might prove to be a tough nut to crack for Atletico.

Prediction: Considering Atletico’s recent win over Real Madrid and their historical dominance over Osasuna, they seem the likelier to emerge victoriously. However, Osasuna’s recent Thursday home game record might play on Atletico’s mind.

Goal.mu predicts: Osasuna 1-2 Atletico Madrid. Despite Osasuna’s home resilience, Atletico’s quality and recent form are expected to shine through.

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