Osasuna vs Levante

La LigaMatchweek 2
Full Time
0–0
HT: 0–0
Estadio El Sadar, Iruñea · 23,576 cap
Fipster Pick
Home WinmediumMiss

Match recap

Osasuna and Levante drew 0–0 in their La Liga fixture. Expected-goals data put the chance balance at 0.67 for Osasuna versus 1.26 for Levante. Osasuna sit 16th in the La Liga table while Levante are 18th.

Fipster’s pre-match call

Predicted

1-0 Osasuna win

Actual

0–0

✗ Missed

Outcome probability

Osasuna 60%Draw 20%Levante 20%

Osasuna and Levante face off in what promises to be a closely contested match. Both teams have shown glimpses of quality but have struggled to find consistent form this season.

Match factors

Tactical Advantagehigh

Budimir's scoring form vs Levante's defense

Ante Budimir's 6 goals in 8 games and strong recent form give Osasuna a clear attacking edge against Levante's vulnerable defense.

Statistical Edgemedium

Osasuna's defensive passing superiority

Catena's 433 passes at 85% accuracy surpass league defender averages, aiding Osasuna's build-up and control.

Form Momentummedium

Levante's Brugui in good scoring form

Brugui has scored 3 goals in 5 games, showing positive momentum to challenge Osasuna's defense.

Tactical Advantagemedium

Manu Sánchez's defensive dominance for Levante

Manu Sánchez's high tackle rate (3.7 per game) and duel success provide Levante defensive stability against Osasuna's attack.

Injury Impacthigh

Full squad availability for both teams

No confirmed injuries for Osasuna or Levante ensures both teams can field their strongest lineups, maintaining tactical balance.

The context

This fixture is part of the regular season's second round, with Osasuna currently sitting 16th in the league and Levante 18th. Historically, Osasuna have a slight edge in their head-to-head meetings, having won half of their 16 encounters against Levante.

Analysis

Osasuna's Ante Budimir is in fine fettle, boasting 6 goals in 8 games and netting 5 in his last 5 matches, making him a clear threat to Levante's defence. Levante's Brugui, their top scorer with 3 goals in 5 games, will look to challenge Osasuna's backline, but the home side's defensive organisation, led by Catena with impressive passing accuracy, should provide a sturdy barrier. Levante's Manu Sánchez offers defensive resilience with a high tackle rate, but Osasuna's attacking momentum and home advantage are likely to prevail.

Key facts

  1. 1.Osasuna have won 8 of 16 head-to-head matches against Levante.
  2. 2.Osasuna are 16th in the league with 8 points from 8 games (W2 D2 L4).
  3. 3.Levante are 18th with 5 points from 6 games (W1 D2 L3).
  4. 4.Ante Budimir leads Osasuna with 6 goals in 8 appearances.
  5. 5.Brugui is Levante's top scorer with 3 goals in 5 games.
  6. 6.Catena has completed 433 passes at 85% accuracy for Osasuna.
  7. 7.Manu Sánchez averages 3.7 tackles per game for Levante.

Prediction

We predict a narrow 1-0 victory for Osasuna, with the decisive goal coming in the first half. The match is expected to be competitive, with a moderate number of cards, around four, reflecting the intensity of the contest.

Player Insights

Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists

Home — Osasuna

Ante Budimir

Ante Budimir

Attacker

Osasuna

Total Goals
6
8 played
6 starts
592 mins
~74 mins/game
Raúl García

Raúl García

Attacker

Osasuna

Total Goals
1
8 played
5 starts
436 mins
~55 mins/game

Away — Levante

Brugui

Brugui

Midfielder

Levante

Total Goals
3
5 played
5 starts
444 mins
~89 mins/game
Iván Romero

Iván Romero

Attacker

Levante

Total Goals
2
7 played
6 starts
379 mins
~54 mins/game

The verdict

In summary, Osasuna's attacking prowess, particularly through Budimir, combined with their solid defensive structure, should be enough to secure all three points against Levante. Levante will pose challenges but may fall just short in this encounter.

Prediction generated 13 Oct 2026, 09:48 UTC · Fipster Model v1.163

Prediction Q&A

Who did Fipster predict to win Osasuna vs Levante?
Fipster's AI model predicted Osasuna to win against Levante.
What score did Fipster predict for Osasuna vs Levante?
Fipster predicted a final score of Osasuna 1–0 Levante.
What were the win probabilities for Osasuna vs Levante?
Fipster's model gave Osasuna a 60% chance of winning, Levante a 20% chance, and a 20% chance of a draw.
How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
Fipster's model assigned this prediction 60% confidence — a medium-confidence call.