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- Competition: La Liga
- Date: 24/08/2026
- KO: 18:30 UK / 19:30 CEST
- Venue: Estadio El Sadar
La Liga action returns on Monday evening as Osasuna takes on Levante.
The hosts are yet to begin their competitive campaign after their opening fixture against Celta Vigo was postponed because of problems with the playing surface at Balaidos.
Levante made a disastrous start to their season last weekend with a heavy defeat against Espanyol in Barcelona.
Osasuna bagged victory when these sides last met at Estadio El Sadar, and will be confident of picking up the points this week.
Osasuna vs Levante Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Levante
3 : 2
Osasuna
La Liga
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Osasuna
2 : 0
Levante
La Liga
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Osasuna
3 : 1
Levante
La Liga
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Levante
0 : 0
Osasuna
La Liga
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Levante
0 : 1
Osasuna
La Liga
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Osasuna
1 : 3
Levante
La Liga
Osasuna and Levante have met on seven occasions since 2020. Osasuna won four games, while Levante claimed two victories. One match finished level.
Monday’s hosts secured a 2:0 victory when the teams last met at El Sadar in December last year.
Osasuna team overview
Osasuna begin their La Liga campaign one week later than expected after their scheduled trip to Celta Vigo was postponed. A fungal outbreak damaged the playing surface at Balaidos, forcing La Liga to reschedule the fixture for later in the month.
Luis Miguel Ramis’s side had a mixed pre-season campaign, winning their first three fixtures before failing to win the last three. Osasuna suffered friendly defeats against Napoli and Al Ain before being held to a 1:1 draw in their final warm-up fixture.
The Pamplona-based side began their summer with 2:1 away wins in England against Norwich and Ipswich.
Osasuna endured a tough campaign last season, avoiding relegation on goal difference only after losing each of their last five La Liga fixtures.
Still, the hosts should take confidence from their performances at El Sadar last season. Osasuna recorded impressive home victories against Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Levante while they finished the season with the 9th best home record despite their 17th placed La Liga finish.
Head coach Ramis has some injury issues to deal with. Raul Moro is expected to miss Monday’s contest after sustaining a foot injury, while Valentin Rosier remains doubtful because of a hamstring problem.
Ante Budimir should lead the Osasuna attack after scoring 17 La Liga goals last season.
Last matches of Osasuna
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Osasuna
0 : 2
Al Ain
Club Friendlies 3
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Napoli
2 : 1
Osasuna
Club Friendlies 3
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Norwich City
1 : 2
Osasuna
Club Friendlies 3
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Ipswich Town
1 : 2
Osasuna
Club Friendlies 3
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Osasuna
2 : 0
Racing Santander
Club Friendlies 3
Osasuna lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Sergio Herrera
Defenders
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41
Inigo Arguibide
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24
Alejandro Catena
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22
Flavien Boyomo
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23
Abel Bretones
Midfielders
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7
Jon Moncayola
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8
Iker Munoz
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14
Ruben Garcia
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10
Aimar Oroz
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15
Raul Moro
Forwards
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17
Ante Budimir
Levante team overview
Levante make the trip to Pamplona looking for a response after a painful 3:0 defeat against Espanyol last weekend.
Luis Castro’s side struggled to impose themselves in a one-sided defeat in Barcelona. Levante registered just four shots as the hosts eased to a straightforward victory at RCDE Stadium.
The Frogs finished last season in strong form as they narrowly avoided relegation to La Liga 2. Levante won five of their last eight games to finish 16th in the division, level with Osasuna on 42 points.
Despite their strong end to the campaign, a poor road record is a cause for concern. Levante lost 11 of 19 away La Liga games last season, including a 2:0 defeat against Osasuna.
Castro has no confirmed injury absentees for Monday’s contest. Roger Brugue is available again following suspension.
Ivan Romero is expected to lead the visiting attack.
Last matches of Levante
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Espanyol
3 : 0
Levante
La Liga
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Castellón
1 : 3
Levante
Club Friendlies 3
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Villarreal
1 : 0
Levante
Club Friendlies 3
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Levante
2 : 1
Albacete
Club Friendlies 3
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Levante
1 : 0
Al-Qadsiah
Club Friendlies 3
Levante lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Mathew Ryan
Defenders
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29
Nacho Perez
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4
Adrian De La Fuente
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2
Aissa Mandi
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23
Manuel Sanchez
Midfielders
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8
Jon Olasagasti
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20
Oriol Rey
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17
Victor Garcia
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10
Carlos Alvarez
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27
Paco Cortes
Forwards
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9
Ivan Romero
Prediction
Osasuna should benefit from extra preparation time after their opening fixture against Celta Vigo was postponed.
Levante looked vulnerable in their heavy defeat against Espanyol and another road reversal seems likely on Monday.
I have my stake on a home win at Estadio El Sadar.
Three Reasons Why We Expect Osasuna to Win
- Osasuna won 3 of their last 4 home matches against Levante
- Osasuna are unbeaten in 14 of their last 19 home matches
- Levante lost 12 of their last 20 away matches (La Liga)
Main prediction Osasuna - Levante
Osasuna to win
Best Odds:
Osasuna vs Levante standings in La Liga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sevilla | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 - 2 | +3 | 6 |
| 2 | Deportivo Alavés | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 - 1 | +3 | 4 |
| 3 | Espanyol | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 - 2 | +2 | 3 |
| 4 | Atlético de Madrid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 5 | Real Madrid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 6 | Real Betis | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 - 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 7 | Villarreal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Racing Santander | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | Elche | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Deportivo A Coruña | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Celta de Vigo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Valencia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 - 3 | -1 | 1 |
| 14 | Osasuna | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | FC Barcelona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Real Sociedad | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 17 | Athletic Club | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 3 | -2 | 0 |
| 18 | Málaga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 19 | Levante | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 3 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 | Getafe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 3 | -3 | 0 |