Levante vs Osasuna: prediction, head-to-head stats and probable lineups — 08.05.2026
One of the fixtures of La Liga’s Matchday 35 is set for Friday at the “Ciutat de Valencia” stadium, where Levante will host Osasuna. For the home side, this clash is nearly do-or-die: they remain in the direct relegation zone, but their strong home form and the tight race for survival still give them a fighting chance as the season nears its climax.
Match preview
Levante sit near the bottom of the table, but their current form looks far brighter than their league position suggests. The 1-5 drubbing by Villarreal was a bruising blow to their defensive reputation, but it was just their second defeat in the last nine matches - a stat that speaks to a team still determined to fight for survival rather than one falling apart.
The main card for the hosts is their home advantage: Levante have won their last three matches at home and are unbeaten in five consecutive home games. The issue, however, is squad turmoil: Unai Elchesabal is out, Kervin Arriaga is suspended, and the conditions of Joseda Alvarez and Ivan Romero are in doubt after early substitutions.
Osasuna are having a steady season, neither collapsing nor making the kind of charge that would see them challenge for higher spots. Recent defeats to Athletic (0-1) and Barcelona (1-2) highlight their main problem: structurally competitive, but rarely able to turn balanced games into tangible results.
Squad-wise, the visitors are in a calmer place: only one significant loss - Victor Muñoz - while all key starters are available. Up front, Ante Budimir remains the focal point, but Raul Garcia’s recent impact off the bench gives the coach a solid alternative, especially if the match calls for more direct pressure in the box.
Probable lineups
- Levante: Ryan, Agustin Moreno, Matturro, Pampin, Toljan, Raguber, Brugui, Martinez, Olasagasti, Losada, Espi.
- Osasuna: Herrera, Enzo Boyomo, Catena, Rosier, Galan, Moncayola, Torro, Raul Garcia, Gomez, Moro, Budimir.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Levante have won their last three home matches and are unbeaten in five consecutive home fixtures.
- Osasuna have just two wins in seventeen away games this season.
- In ten of the last thirteen head-to-head meetings, the two teams have scored no more than two goals combined.
- The "Frogs" have scored in the second half in five straight home games.
- Five of Osasuna’s last six matches have been level at halftime.
- Ante Budimir has scored 16 league goals - third in the scoring charts.
- The team from Pamplona averages just 3.5 corners per game (the lowest in the league).
Prediction
This match shapes up as a clash of motivation versus structure: Levante are hungrier for victory and get a big boost from playing at home, but their squad issues and defensive frailties mean a straightforward win is unlikely. Osasuna are steadier in terms of personnel and can maintain balance longer, but their away record is too poor to back them as favorites - even against a relegation-threatened side. The logic points to a cautious contest with few clear chances: both teams often get bogged down in positional attacks, and their head-to-heads tend to be low-scoring affairs. Still, the pressure of the relegation battle should push Levante to be more aggressive after halftime, so the optimal prediction is a home win with moderate total goals.
