Osasuna 2 - 0 FT Levante

García Orchestrates Osasuna's Clinical Demolition of Doomed Levante

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. In a six-pointer that defined the bottom half, Osasuna executed a masterclass in defensive discipline to dispatch Levante 2-0 at El Sadar, inching toward safety while the visitors spiral deeper into crisis.

The Early Knockout Punch

Víctor Muñoz didn't wait for the script. In the 13th minute, the forward pounced on a delivery from Rubén García to open the floodgates and establish an intensity that Levante could never match. That early strike was more than a goal—it was a statement of intent. Levante arrived in Pamplona dragging four consecutive defeats, their morale shattered and their precision blunted. They were walking wounded before the whistle blew.

García Seals the Verdict

If the first goal was the opening salvo, the second was the knockout. Minute 36: García reappeared to finish a Moncayola assist and make it 2-0. With that finish, the winger completed a commanding 8.5-rated performance, proving he's the pulse of Osasuna's attacking play. Behind him, Flavien Boyomo wove an impenetrable defensive tapestry, winning every aerial duel and suffocating every avenue Levante tried to exploit. The balance was ruthless: surrender possession for absolute control.

The Mathematics of Survival

This was a six-pointer in the relegation zone. Osasuna, 17th, needed these three points like oxygen. Levante, languishing 20th with just 9 points from 14 matches, arrived seeking redemption that never came. The numbers tell the brutal story: Osasuna fired 14 shots with 6 on target. Levante, despite 59% possession and 520 passes, mustered only 5 shots on target. It was a lesson in tactical discipline—sacrifice the ball for defensive solidity.

Levante's Descent Accelerates

The visitors arrived with a defence in tatters (26 goals conceded in 14 games) and an attack devoid of spark (16 goals scored). At El Sadar, both frailties were laid bare. Their xG of 0.42 screamed of missed chances; Osasuna's 0.81 reflected ruthless finishing. When football punishes you this way, the drop zone becomes a prison.

Desperation meets desperation: Osasuna and Levante fight for their lives

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. Two teams teetering on the brink of the drop face a crunch match where three points could be the difference between survival and oblivion.

The Stakes

Osasuna (17th, 12 points) and Levante (19th, 9 points) arrive in freefall. The home side gasps for air with form of DLLDL, while the visitors collapse under four consecutive defeats. The Stakes here are absolute: a win inches toward safety; a loss deepens the wound. With just six points separating them, this is a genuine Balance of power among the condemned.

The Tactical Battle

Visiting goalkeeper Mathew Ryan has been a defensive wall with 20 saves across five matches (4.0 per game), though without a clean sheet. His work will be crucial against an Osasuna side that generates little but desperately hunts wins. The home defense must be sturdier than recent outings to break Levante's resistance.

Our Prediction

Expect a suffocating contest, devoid of attacking fireworks. Osasuna controls possession without penetration; Levante hunts quick transitions. The most likely outcome is a 1-1 draw that leaves both teams in limbo, though Osasuna holds a marginal home advantage.