Villarreal vs Levante prediction 02.05.2026 | La Liga

The Yellow Submarines have quietly built a very strong season. Third place, and more importantly, 15 points clear of fifth, so the Champions League spot is basically secured. That kind of cushion changes the mood a bit. Less pressure, perhaps, though sometimes that can soften the edge.

Marcelino’s side are unbeaten in three and have lost just once in seven, which points to consistency rather than bursts of form. At home, they have been especially convincing.

Five straight wins at the Cerámica, and scoring at least twice in each of those. Gerard Moreno continues to deliver, nine league goals now, and still sharp in movement. Georges Mikautadze matches that tally, which gives Villarreal balance up front.

The only notable absence is Juan Foyth, still out with that long-term Achilles issue. Otherwise, the core of the team remains stable.

Los Granotas, to their credit, have started to respond when it matters most. Three games unbeaten, three clean sheets, and two wins in that stretch. That is not survival yet, but it is at least a sign of life. Castro’s side now sit just two points from safety, which keeps everything within reach.

However, the away form complicates things. Six matches without a win on the road, and no goals scored in four of those. That is not just bad luck, it suggests a real struggle to create chances away from home.

Carlos Espí has eight league goals and will likely lead the attack, but support has been inconsistent. Kareem Tunde remains out with a hamstring injury, and his absence removes another option going forward. So yes, there is improvement, but whether it travels well is another question entirely.