Osasuna 1-1 Athletic Club – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Osasuna at 54%, yet other data sources diverge — this Osasuna vs Athletic Club fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
✍️ Match Preview
Pre-Match Analysis
Osasuna and Athletic Club meet at Estadio El Sadar in La Liga, Regular Season - 18. This fixture gets under way on Saturday 3 January 2026 at 15:15 UTC.
Current Form
Osasuna's overall La Liga record this term: 3W 2D 5L from 10 games (1.10 PPG). Last five: L D W L W. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for Osasuna, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Osasuna's home record at Estadio El Sadar: 7W 1D 2L from 10 La Liga appearances (2.20 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.80 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. 6 clean sheets from 10 home games (60%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Estadio El Sadar. Their home PPG of 2.20 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.10 — Osasuna are significantly better at Estadio El Sadar than their overall form suggests.
Athletic Club (all games): 3W 1D 6L across 10 La Liga outings this term — 1.00 points per game. Last five: W L W L L. Their scoring rate of 0.70 per game is modest, conceding 1.50 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their fixtures — a very low rate that strongly backs BTTS No. This season is still relatively young for Athletic Club, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Athletic Club's away record: 4W 1D 5L from 10 road trips in La Liga this season (1.30 PPG). Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 1.10 vs 1.00 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
H2H History
Athletic Club hold the superior head-to-head record in this fixture, claiming 4 wins from 8 meetings. The hosts have won just 1 times in that span.
The 8 previous meetings have averaged 2.1 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 30 Mar 2025, ended 0–0 with a draw.
It is worth noting that Athletic Club have a superior record in this fixture despite their visitor status — 4 wins from 8 meetings. Home advantage alone is not a sufficient reason to dismiss that track record.
Trading
Osasuna half-time and goal-timing data (55 games, 27 at home): they score before half-time in 93% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (home games).
Athletic Club half-time and goal-timing data (55 games, 27 at away): they score before half-time in 37% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 79% of the time; BTTS occurs in 44% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 37% of games (away games); they fail to score in 31% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Osasuna 54% versus Athletic Club 44%; no strong lean in either direction. Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (Osasuna 42% | Athletic Club 38%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Osasuna 1.65 xG and Athletic Club 0.91 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Osasuna attack 1.153 / defence 1.038 | Athletic Club attack 0.819 / defence 1.009. League average goals — home 1.417 / away 1.071. Data: 55 Osasuna games / 56 Athletic Club games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Osasuna 54% | Draw 26% | Athletic Club 20%. Fair-value odds: Osasuna 1.85 | Draw 3.85 | Athletic Club 5.00. Osasuna hold a narrow Poisson edge at 54% — the draw (26%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 47% | BTTS probability 49% | Total xG 2.56. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 47%/53% — the total xG of 2.56 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 49% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Osasuna as the most likely outcome at 54% — moderate model lean. Draw probability of 26% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Osasuna if the outright odds are short.
The Poisson model projects 2.56 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 47% — Poisson-only — limited corroboration confidence.
Poisson assigns a 49% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Osasuna 40% | Athletic Club 20% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Osasuna vs Athletic Club | Competition: La Liga, Regular Season - 18 | Venue: Estadio El Sadar • Kick-off: Saturday 3 Jan 2026, 15:15 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Osasuna 54% | Draw 26% | Athletic Club 20% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 47% | BTTS 49% | xG Osasuna 1.65 / Athletic Club 0.91 • Poisson strength factors: Osasuna attack 1.153 / def 1.038 | Athletic Club attack 0.819 / def 1.009 | league avg home 1.417 / away 1.071 • Poisson stance: Osasuna (54%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.65
Osasuna xG
Expected Goals
0.91
Athletic Club xG
49%
BTTS
73%
Over 1.5
47%
Over 2.5
26%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Osasuna vs Athletic Club kick off?
Osasuna vs Athletic Club kicked off at 15:15 on Saturday 3 January 2026 at Estadio El Sadar.
What was the final score in Osasuna vs Athletic Club?
Osasuna 1 - 1 Athletic Club.
Where is Osasuna vs Athletic Club being played?
The match is being played at Estadio El Sadar.
What competition is Osasuna vs Athletic Club part of?
Osasuna vs Athletic Club is a Regular Season - 18 fixture in the La Liga (Spain).
Who is favourite to win Osasuna vs Athletic Club?
Our statistical model gives Osasuna a 54% chance of winning, Athletic Club a 20% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Osasuna the favourite.
Will both teams score in Osasuna vs Athletic Club?
Our model estimates a 49% probability that both Osasuna and Athletic Club will score (BTTS).
Will Osasuna vs Athletic Club have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 47%.
What is the head-to-head record between Osasuna and Athletic Club?
Record (8 meetings): Osasuna 1W | Draws 3 | Athletic Club 4W.
What form are Osasuna and Athletic Club in?
Osasuna (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.30 | L5 L-D-W-L-W. Athletic Club (all comps): 3W-1D-6L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 0.70 / GA 1.50 | L5 W-L-W-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Osasuna's attacking strength (1.15x league average) is weighed against Athletic Club's defensive record (1.01x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.65. Flip it around — Athletic Club's attack (0.82x) against Osasuna's defence (1.04x) — and the away total comes out at 0.91.
These ratings are built from 55/56 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 13.1%. Close behind: 1-0 (11.3%), 2-0 (10.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 35% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Osasuna Win
54%
1.85
26%
3.86
20%
4.99
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
12.8%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
11.6%
Draw
2 – 0
10.5%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.65
Osasuna xG
Total xG
2.56
0.91
Athletic Club xG
1.85
54%
Home win
3.86
26%
Draw
4.99
20%
Away win
Goals Markets
72%
Over 1.5
1.39
28%
Under 1.5
3.57
47%
Over 2.5
2.13
53%
Under 2.5
1.89
26%
Over 3.5
3.85
74%
Under 3.5
1.35
12%
Over 4.5
8.33
88%
Under 4.5
1.14
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
49%
BTTS Yes
2.04
51%
BTTS No
1.96
Clean Sheet
40%
2.48
19%
5.20
Win to Nil
22%
4.59
4%
25.97
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.7 | 7.0 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 12.8 | 11.6 | 5.3 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 10.5 | 9.6 | 4.4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 5.8 | 5.3 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Osasuna vs Athletic Club?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.1%.
How many goals are Osasuna and Athletic Club expected to score?
The model projects 1.65 expected goals for Osasuna and 0.91 for Athletic Club, a combined total of 2.56.
How confident is the prediction model for Osasuna vs Athletic Club?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 54%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Osasuna's recent record stands at 17W 19D 19L from 55 games, a 1.27 PPG return, with L-D-W-L-W in the last five. The sample for Osasuna is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Athletic Club, meanwhile, have gone 26W 14D 15L across 55 games — 1.67 PPG, with W-L-W-L-L in their last five. The sample for Athletic Club is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.27 PPG for Osasuna against 1.67 for Athletic Club. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Osasuna have managed 15W 7D 5L from 27 games — 1.93 PPG in front of their own supporters. That's noticeably better than their 1.27 PPG overall — Osasuna are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Athletic Club's away record stands at 10W 8D 9L across 27 trips, a 1.41 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Osasuna come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Osasuna are averaging 1.18 goals scored and 1.31 conceded per game recently; Athletic Club are on 1.25 scored and 0.95 conceded.
Defensively: Athletic Club in 36% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 55 Results — La Liga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Osasuna
Blended
Athletic Club
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Osasuna and Athletic Club in coming into this match?
Osasuna have gone 17W 19D 19L in their last 55 games (1.27 PPG), while Athletic Club have gone 26W 14D 15L in their last 55 (1.67 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Osasuna at home or Athletic Club away?
Osasuna's home record (1.93 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Osasuna at home: 1.93 PPG; Athletic Club away: 1.41 PPG.
Have Osasuna or Athletic Club been keeping clean sheets recently?
Osasuna have kept a clean sheet in 25% of their recent games, Athletic Club in 36%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 10 times since January 2022 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in La Liga. They last met on 21 April 2026, roughly 4 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Osasuna have gone 1W 1D 3L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Athletic Club — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
1
Osasuna
4
Draws
5
Athletic Club
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Osasuna and Athletic Club?
From 10 meetings on record, Osasuna have won 1, Athletic Club have won 5, and 4 have been drawn.
When did Osasuna and Athletic Club last play each other?
They last met on 21 April 2026, when Athletic Club 1-0 Osasuna.
Who has won more matches between Osasuna and Athletic Club?
Athletic Club have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Osasuna are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 93% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 63% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 22% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 15% of those situations.
Athletic Club see a goal before the break in 37% of their matches.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Osasuna 67%, Athletic Club 44% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 56% (Osasuna) and 37% (Athletic Club).
On the defensive side: Osasuna keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches; Athletic Club in 33%; Athletic Club in 37%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Osasuna home games / Athletic Club away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Osasuna play Athletic Club?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 67% of Osasuna's games and 44% of Athletic Club's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Osasuna vs Athletic Club usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 56% of Osasuna's recent games and 37% of Athletic Club's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Osasuna and Athletic Club tend to score early?
Osasuna have had a goal before half-time in 93% of their recent matches, Athletic Club in 37% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Osasuna and Athletic Club share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at Estadio El Sadar, Regular Season - 18, as Osasuna and Athletic Club drew 1-1 in the La Liga. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Osasuna 1.65 xG and Athletic Club 0.91 xG, a combined 2.56. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Osasuna attack 1.15 / defence 1.04 against Athletic Club attack 0.82 / defence 1.01, drawn from 55/56 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Osasuna 54% | Draw 26% | Athletic Club 20%, with Osasuna to win its most likely call at 54%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 26%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 47%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 73% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 49% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 40% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Osasuna 42%, Athletic Club 38%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 49%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Osasuna's trading profile (55 games, 27 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did.
Athletic Club's trading profile (55 games, 27 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 44% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 36% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Osasuna 1.27 PPG, Athletic Club 1.67 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.