Levante vs Osasuna Prediction
🔊 Can the "Frogs" seize the opportunity to improve their league standing? The opening fixture of La Liga's 35th round features a clash between Levante and Osasuna at the "Ciudad de Valencia". While the "Reds" have nothing to lose and are playing out the season for enjoyment, the "Frogs" face the threat of dropping out of Spain's top flight just a year after promotion. Interestingly, even the home advantage doesn't make Levante favorites, as bookmakers give equal odds for success to both sides.
Head-to-Head
📊 It's crucial to examine the outcomes over the last ten head-to-head encounters: Levante have claimed three victories, there have been two draws, and Osasuna have secured five wins. Equally important is considering each side's average scoring rate over this stretch: the "Frogs" average 0.8 goals, while the "Reds" average 1.2. In the first round of the current La Liga season, Osasuna triumphed over Levante at El Sadar with a 2-0 victory.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Levante UD Team Overview
🔵 Levante face a handful of matches left to escape relegation. Despite suffering only two defeats in their last nine games, the Valencia-based side remain in the relegation zone. Currently, Luis Castro's team sits in 19th place in the standings, trailing the safety zone by four points. It's crucial to highlight the "Frogs'" home performance - they've amassed 20 points from 17 games, ranking them 19th in the league.
🔴 In their previous league outing, Levante endured a heavy away defeat to Villarreal (1-5). The "Frogs" were careless in their positional defense, leaving numerous open spaces. The "Yellow Submarine" capitalized on their strength in exploiting space. A significant number of individual errors from Levante players also contributed to their downfall. The top scorer for the Valencia outfit in this season's La Liga is Carlos Espi, with nine goals in 21 appearances.
Match Results: Levante UD
Osasuna Team Overview
🔴 Thanks to consistent performances and a well-structured game plan, the "Reds" find themselves comfortably mid-table. Osasuna trail the European competition spots by just five points, while their cushion from the relegation zone is six points. However, their Achilles' heel remains their away form, with only ten points collected from 17 matches-ranking them 17th in the league. Let's also consider Osasuna's average scoring stats: 1.18 goals scored per game against 1.24 conceded.
📌 Last weekend, Alessio Lisci's team hosted Barcelona (1-2). The "Reds" showed confidence in phases and even managed to create some tense moments for their opponents. The expected goals ratio highlights Osasuna's competitiveness in this recent clash: 0.8 to 1.29. The Italian coach aims to build a team with high intensity in transitional phases, instilling a habit of quick ball movement. The team's main attacking force is Ante Budimir, who has netted 16 goals in 33 appearances.
Match Results: Osasuna
Latest news
Levante UD
❌ Levante's coaching staff will have to manage without Unai Elgezabal, as the Spanish defender has been sidelined with an injury since February. Kervin Arriaga is set to miss the upcoming match due to suspension after picking up his fifth booking of the season in the last round. Meanwhile, Carlos Alvarez suffered a severe ankle injury during a recent clash at the "Ceramica," ruling him out for the rest of the season. The match against Villarreal also proved costly for Ivan Romero, who sustained a muscle injury that forced his early substitution at halftime. On a brighter note, Adrian de la Fuente is showing progress in his recovery and has a chance to feature this coming Friday.
Osasuna
❌ A setback for Osasuna's coaching staff and fans is the absence of Víctor Muñoz. The 22-year-old player hasn't recovered from his injury in time and will miss the trip to “Ciudad de Valencia.” Alessio Lisci is expected to rely on Raúl Moro to fill the attacking position.
⚽ Goal Prediction
Neither side is known for high-scoring games. Let's examine the current statistical trends. In 4 of Levante's last 5 matches, there have been no more than two goals scored. A similar pattern is evident in 8 of the last 10 head-to-head encounters between the "Frogs" and the "Reds." Therefore, a reasonable bet would be on under 2.5 goals at odds of 1.83*.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In 5 of Levante's last 6 matches, there have been no more than ten corners taken. This trend also applies to Osasuna's last ten games. Let's consider the average number of corners earned by each side in the current La Liga season: the "Frogs" average 3.9, while the "Reds" average 3.5. A well-founded choice would be under 9.5 corners at odds of 1.88*.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
Editorial Prediction
It's quite challenging to predict the outcome of this clash. Levante are working with limited resources to achieve their goals, while Osasuna can afford to take it a bit easy. It's more important to focus on the average scoring in their head-to-head encounters. In the last six meetings at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, spectators have witnessed no more than two goals being scored per match. We predict a final score of 0-0. The key bet is on total goals under 2.5.
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Betting Tips: Levante UD - Osasuna
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