Estadio El Sadar will host a La Liga encounter between Osasuna and Levante on Monday as both teams battle for three valuable points.
The visitors suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat in their opening game against Espanyol and will look to bounce back as they go on the road once again.
Osasuna, meanwhile, are hoping to kick-start their new campaign on a winning note.
Read our Osasuna vs Levante prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Osasuna vs Levante key stats
- Osasuna drew first blood in six of the last seven clashes between these teams.
- Six of Levante's last eight matches have gone north of the 2.5-goal marker.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in four of Osasuna's last five outings.
Osasuna vs Levante preview: Levante's away struggles to continue?
Osasuna vs Levante — Tale of the Tape
| Osasuna | vs | Levante |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | Position | 19th |
| N/A | Points | 0 |
| N/A | Goals For | 0 |
| N/A | Goals Against | 3 |
| N/A | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| N/A | Home / Away Rank | 19th |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
With five games remaining, Osasuna held a secure ninth-place spot and targeted a European finish last season.
However, a total collapse followed as they lost all five, finishing with the same points tally as relegated Mallorca and narrowly beating the drop by the skin of their teeth.
The Basque side parted ways with Alessio Lisci after that disappointing run, bringing in former Espanyol coach Luis Miguel Ramis as his replacement.
It is worth mentioning that this is Osasuna's eighth consecutive season in the Spanish top flight, and they have had a great track record in opening games during that stretch (W4, D2, L1).
Moreover, head coach Ramis will have the luxury of selecting his best possible XI for this fixture, as the hosts have no injured or suspended players.
On the other hand, Levante's struggles on the road in this competition continued as they lost their league opener at Espanyol by three unanswered goals.
Stretching back to their previous campaign, the visitors have won only one away league fans since the first week of January.
Additionally, the Valencia-based side have lost three of their last four trips to this stadium, all by two-goal margins.
On the positive side, Levante have a clean bill of health ahead of this clash, and Roger Brugue will be available after missing the opening-week defeat due to a suspension carried over from last season.
Osasuna vs Levante form guide & betting tips
| Osasuna | vs | Levante |
|---|---|---|
N/A |
La Liga Form |
L
|
| N/A | Points | 0 |
| N/A | Form Table | 19th |
| N/A | Goals For | 0 |
| N/A | Goals Against | 3 |
W
W
L
L
D
|
Form (All Comps) |
W
W
L
W
L
|
Whispers Predicts: Osasuna 3-1 Levante
At 9/10 (1.90), Osasuna are considered favourites by the bookmakers ahead of this skirmish.
Levante have struggled on the road over the course of the year, and having lost three of their last four visits to Estadio El Sadar, we are confident that Osasuna will emerge victorious here.
Additionally, Osasuna opened the scoring in six of the last seven meetings between these sides, and this can be backed at 13/20 (1.65).
We also fancy Osasuna -1 AH at 6/4 (2.50). This handicap landed in three of the last four H2Hs at this stadium.
> Over 2.5 total goals at 21/20 (2.05) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 10/11 (1.91) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Osasuna at 9/10 (1.90) | Likelihood: Probable
> Osasuna & BTTS – Yes at 3/1 (4.00) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 3-1 at 15/1 (16.00) | Likelihood: Outsider