Survival is on the line as Levante host Real Oviedo in a massive relegation six-pointer in La Liga on Saturday at the Ciutat de Valencia.
Levante sit 19th in the table with just 23 points on the board, and will aim to extend their unbeaten run to four matches, with every point proving crucial at this stage of the campaign.
Oviedo, meanwhile, are rooted to the bottom of the standings with 21 points, and have significant ground to make up if they are to climb out of the relegation zone.
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Levante vs Real Oviedo key stats
- Levante have picked up only one win from their last eight matches.
- Real Oviedo have scored first in five of their last seven matches.
- Six of the last seven Levante's matches have produced over five cards.
Levante vs Real Oviedo preview: Massive battle for survival
| Levante | vs | Real Oviedo |
|---|---|---|
| 19th | Position | 5th |
| 23 | Points | 21 |
| 30 | Goals For | 18 |
| 46 | Goals Against | 44 |
| 5 | Clean Sheets | 7 |
| 20th | Home Rank | 19th |
| 12th | Away Rank | 18th |
Levante face an uphill battle to preserve their top-flight status, but their hopes have been lifted in recent weeks after avoiding defeat in their last three matches.
The appointment of Luis Castro in December has not brought a dramatic upturn in results, but the Frogs have shown signs of resilience, securing a win over Alaves before following it up with consecutive draws against Girona and Rayo Vallecano.
Five of the last meetings between the two sides have produced less than 11 corners.
Having conceded 46 goals this season while managing just five clean sheets, building a solid defensive foundation remains Levante’s biggest challenge. However, in a fixture of this magnitude, the game could turn into an end-to-end contest, although recent trends suggest they have struggled to score freely.
Roger Brugue has been sidelined since December with a ligament injury, while Pablo Martinez, Carlos Alvarez, and Unai Elgezabal are all expected to miss out.
Real Oviedo have picked up just four wins, nine draws and 15 defeats from their 28 matches, and it will require a herculean effort from here to avoid relegation to the Segunda Division.
Guillermo Almada’s side are seven points adrift of safety, and while they are still mathematically capable of turning things around, they need to start putting wins together as soon as possible.
Oviedo have scored first in five of their last seven matches.
With only 18 goals scored - the lowest in the division - finding the net consistently has been a major issue for Oviedo. Their struggles are even more evident on the road, where they have managed just one win all season.
Lucas Ahijado, Thiago Borbas and Ovie Ejaria are doubtful for this clash, while Jaime Vazquez and Leander Dendoncker have been ruled out through injury.
Levante vs Real Oviedo form guide & betting tips
| Levante | vs | Real Oviedo |
|---|---|---|
| L-L-W-D-D | League Form | D-L-L-D-W |
| 5 | Points | 5 |
| 15th | Form Table | 16th |
| 4 | Goals For | 5 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 8 |
| L-L-W-D-D | Form (all comps) | D-L-L-D-W |
Whispers Predicts: Levante 1-1 Real Oviedo
Oviedo head into this clash on the back of a 1-0 victory over Valencia, while Levante are unbeaten in their last two home fixtures.
With both sides struggling for consistency and goals, this could turn into a tense and scrappy contest, making a draw at 3.25 a worthwhile punt.
Five of Levante’s last six matches have produced fewer than three goals, suggesting that Under 2.5 goals at 1.73 could be an attractive option.
> Match result: Draw at 3.25 | Likelihood: Probable
> Correct Score: 1-1 at 7.0 | Likelihood: Outsider
> Under 2.5 goals at 1.73 | Likelihood: Possible
> Oviedo to score first at 2.38 | Likelihood: Outsider