Levante UD remain deeply involved in the relegation battle and this fixture could define their survival hopes. Despite suffering a humiliating 5-1 defeat against Villarreal CF last weekend, Levante have been excellent at home, winning each of their last three league games at the Ciudad de Valencia.

The hosts continue to deal with several absences. Adrian de la Fuente, Carlos Alvarez and Ivan Romero remain sidelined, while Kervin Arriaga is suspended. Still, Levante tend to play with far more aggression and confidence on home soil.

CA Osasuna are struggling badly away from home. The visitors have collected just one point from their last four away league matches and have not won on the road since early February. However, Osasuna are unbeaten in the last four meetings against Levante.

Key Stats

• At least five cards were shown in 8 of Levante’s last 9 matches.
• Both teams scored in 4 of Osasuna’s last 5 games.
• Osasuna scored first in 5 of the last 6 H2H meetings.
• Levante have won their last 3 home league matches.
• Osasuna have not won an away match in three months.

Prediction and Betting Tips

This looks set to be a tense and physical encounter with both teams under pressure. The intensity and importance of the points should naturally increase the number of fouls and cards.

Best betting options:

• Over 4.5 total cards