Match Information
Match Overview
Levante will host Osasuna at Estadio Ciudad de Valencia on May 8 in a crucial Regular Season Matchday 35 encounter that carries significant relegation implications for the home side. With the season entering its final stretch, Levante find themselves in a precarious 19th position, desperately needing points to avoid the drop, while Osasuna sit comfortably in 10th place with little pressure on their shoulders.
The contrasting league positions create a fascinating dynamic where Levante, under manager Luis Castro, face enormous pressure to secure vital points in their fight for survival. Their recent form presents a mixed picture with notable home victories against quality opposition like Sevilla on April 23 and Getafe on April 13, demonstrating they can rise to the occasion when facing relegation pressure. However, the devastating 5-1 defeat to Villarreal on May 2 highlighted their vulnerability away from home and the fine margins they're operating under.
Osasuna, managed by Alessio Lisci, arrive with the luxury of playing without relegation fears but carrying their own inconsistencies. Their recent form shows a team capable of competing with top sides, evidenced by narrow defeats to Barcelona and Athletic Club, alongside a convincing victory over Sevilla on April 26. This mid-table security could work both ways - either allowing them to play with freedom or potentially lacking the desperate edge that Levante will undoubtedly possess.
Both squads report no injury concerns, meaning Castro and Lisci can field their strongest available lineups. This removes any tactical complications from forced changes and should produce a contest between two teams at full strength, making Levante's home advantage and desperate need for points the defining factors in this late-season encounter.
Predicted Lineups
Levante
M. Ryan; J. Toljan, M. Moreno, A. Matturro, D. Varela Pampin; K. Arriaga; C. Alvarez, P. Martinez, J. A. Olasagasti, I. Romero; C. Espi
Osasuna
S. Herrera; V. Rosier, A. Catena, F. Boyomo, J. Galan; L. Torro, J. Moncayola; R. Garcia, M. Gomez, R. Moro; A. Budimir
Team Form Analysis
Levante
League Position: 19Levante Form Analysis
Levante's recent form reveals a team of stark contrasts, capable of impressive home performances but struggling significantly on their travels. Their home record tells an encouraging story for Luis Castro, with consecutive victories over Sevilla and Getafe at Estadio Ciudad de Valencia demonstrating their ability to raise their game when playing in familiar surroundings. The 2-0 victory over Sevilla on April 23 was particularly impressive, showing defensive solidity and clinical finishing against quality opposition.
However, their away form exposes the vulnerability that has left them in 19th position. The 5-1 thrashing at Villarreal on May 2 was a concerning display of defensive frailties, while previous away defeats to Real Sociedad highlighted their struggles to cope with pressure on the road. The goalless draw at Espanyol on April 27 showed defensive improvement but lacked the attacking threat needed to secure vital points.
Their attacking output has been inconsistent, managing just one goal in their last away fixture while demonstrating clinical finishing in home victories. Defensively, they've shown they can keep clean sheets at home but remain vulnerable when traveling, conceding seven goals in their last three away matches across different competitions.
Osasuna
League Position: 10Osasuna Form Analysis
Osasuna's recent form demonstrates the characteristics of a solid mid-table team, showing resilience against top opposition while occasionally dropping points against sides they'd expect to beat. Their narrow 2-1 defeat to Barcelona on May 2 illustrated their ability to compete with elite teams, managing to find the net against one of La Liga's strongest defenses while remaining competitive throughout.
The 2-1 home victory over Sevilla on April 26 represents their recent form highlight, showcasing both defensive organization and attacking efficiency. This result demonstrated their capability to perform when expectations are manageable, taking advantage of home conditions to secure an impressive scalp against European-chasing opposition.
However, their form also reveals inconsistency that has kept them in mid-table rather than challenging for European positions. The 1-0 defeat at Athletic Club on April 21 and draws against Real Betis and Alaves show a team that struggles to maintain consistent performance levels. Their attacking output has been steady without being spectacular, typically managing to score but not overwhelmingly so.
Defensively, Alessio Lisci's side has shown reasonable solidity, though they've conceded in each of their last five matches, suggesting vulnerabilities that a desperate Levante side might exploit.
Head-to-Head
Levante
Osasuna
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-08 | Osasuna | 2 - 0 | Levante |
| 2022-03-19 | Osasuna | 3 - 1 | Levante |
| 2021-12-05 | Levante | 0 - 0 | Osasuna |
| 2021-02-14 | Levante | 0 - 1 | Osasuna |
| 2020-09-27 | Osasuna | 1 - 3 | Levante |
| 2020-01-24 | Osasuna | 2 - 0 | Levante |
| 2019-09-29 | Levante | 1 - 1 | Osasuna |
| 2014-03-01 | Levante | 2 - 0 | Osasuna |
| 2013-09-29 | Osasuna | 0 - 1 | Levante |
| 2013-02-25 | Levante | 0 - 2 | Osasuna |
Memorable Matches
The recent history between these sides has been dominated by Osasuna, who secured a comfortable 2-0 victory in their most recent meeting on December 8, 2025. This result continued a pattern of Osasuna's superiority in recent encounters, with the Pamplona-based side demonstrating tactical discipline and clinical finishing to secure three points.
Looking back through their head-to-head record, the March 19, 2022 encounter stands out as a thriller, with Osasuna prevailing 3-1 in what proved to be an entertaining affair. This match showcased both teams' attacking capabilities while highlighting the competitive nature of fixtures between these sides.
Perhaps the most memorable recent encounter was the September 27, 2020 clash where Levante secured a convincing 3-1 victory, demonstrating their potential to trouble Osasuna when everything clicks into place. This result serves as a reminder that despite recent dominance by Osasuna, Levante possess the quality to cause problems when they perform to their capabilities.
Venue Factor
Estadio Ciudad de Valencia could prove crucial in this encounter, particularly given Levante's contrasting home and away form this season. The venue has witnessed some of Levante's best performances, including impressive victories over Sevilla and Getafe that demonstrated their ability to rise to occasions when playing in front of their home support.
The atmosphere at the stadium will likely be electric given the relegation implications surrounding this fixture. Levante supporters understand the critical nature of these final matches, and their vocal support could provide the additional motivation needed for players to exceed their recent away performances. The familiarity of home surroundings, combined with the comfort of their own tactical setup, has clearly benefited Luis Castro's side throughout the season.
For Osasuna, traveling to Valencia presents challenges beyond just the change of venue. Their recent away record suggests they're capable of securing results on the road, but the pressure-cooker atmosphere of a relegation battle represents a different type of challenge. The visiting side will need to manage the emotional intensity while maintaining their tactical discipline to avoid being overwhelmed by the occasion and the desperate home team's energy.
Injury Concerns
Levante
Osasuna
