BARCELONA VS OSASUNA LA LIGA BETTING TIPS

Lionel Messi is on an absolute tear lately and his Barcelona side take on Osasuna today, going in as very heavy favourites according to virtually every single major bookmaker in Europe. You’ll find Josep Guardiola’s side listed at 1/10 for the outright victory while the draw pays 8/1 and Osasuna are a very lengthy 20/1 to score an unlikely victory at the Nou Camp.

The favoured correct score draw is a 3-0 hiding by Barcelona which pays out at a slim 9/2. That’s one of the shortest prices I’ve ever seen on a 3-0 scoreline and I’m tempted to think that’s an indication that this could be Barcelona putting up a big total. I do have a feeling that they may take it easy for this fixture and maybe start some of their premier players on the bench or sub them off early once the game is in the bag.
I think Barca will likely open with a strong first half and then coast for the 2nd 45 and try to not pick up any injuries.
Lionel Messi is listed at 4/7 to score anytime and 5/2 to open the scoring. Zlatan Ibrahimovic trades at 8/13 anytime and 11/4 first or last. Pedro is trading at 10/11 to score anytime and 7/2 first or last. Bojan is listed at even money while he is priced out at 4/1 first or last. Thierry Henry trades at 6/5 anytime and 9/2 first or last. Xavi is priced at 10/3 anytime while Andres Iniesta is listed at 2/1.
Osasuna will be looking to Dady (nice name), Carlos Aranda and Walter Pandiani who are all listed at 6/1 anytime and 16/1 to score first or last. Juanfran trades at 7/1 and he’s worth a look.
If you fancy Barca to run up a big total here, check them out on the match handicaps market. Barcelona (-4.0) is listed at 11/2 while Barcelona (-3.0) trades at 12/5. If you think Barca are going to hit 6+ (that’s a bit of an ask) you’re looking at a very solid 12/1 payout on the (-5.0) selection.
I’m backing Barca, by quite a few, but I get the feeling they will only be playing at 80% speed today. It could be a day to try to make some pick-ups on the lower-profile Barcelona goalscorers.