Levante vs Real Oviedo: Team News, Lineups, and Predictions Preview

Mo. Basuony

Published: March 21, 2026 1:03 PM ET

Levante host Real Oviedo at the Ciutat de Valencia on Saturday evening. Both clubs sit in the relegation places and need points.

Match context

Levante returned to the top flight this season. Their campaign has disappointed and they occupy 19th place.

The hosts have five wins, eight draws and 15 defeats from 28 matches. They have conceded 46 goals so far.

Julian Calero was dismissed after four straight losses. Luis Castro took charge in December with limited improvement.

Levante are unbeaten in three matches. That sequence includes a 2-0 victory against Alavés and draws with Girona and Rayo Vallecano.

The reverse meeting in October ended 2-0 in Levante’s favour.

Oviedo sit bottom of the table in 20th position. Their record reads four wins, nine draws and 15 losses.

Scoring has been a major problem. Oviedo have found the net just 18 times this campaign.

They arrive on the back of a 1-0 win over Valencia. That result offers a timely boost.

Guillermo Almada is the current head coach. The club have already changed manager twice this season.

Veljko Paunovic left early and Luis Carrión departed in December. The instability has affected the team.

Levante will miss Roger Brugué due to a ligament injury sustained in December. Pablo Martínez is doubtful.

Carlos Álvarez is sidelined with a muscle problem. Unai Elgezabal is expected to be unavailable for similar reasons.

Jon Olasagasti returns after serving a one-match suspension. Young forward Carlos Espi has scored four goals in his last three outings.

Oviedo must assess Lucas Ahijado, Thiago Borbas and Ovie Ejaria ahead of kickoff. Jaime Vázquez remains out long term with a groin issue.

Leander Dendoncker is sidelined with a muscle injury.

Recent meetings have been closely contested. Oviedo have won twice, Levante once, and two matches finished level.

Both sides lack consistent attacking output. Levante have a marginal form edge heading into this game.

Oviedo remain seven points adrift of safety. Their survival hopes require a strong closing run of results.

Expect a tight affair with few clear chances. Both teams are low on confidence and scoring form.

Filmogaz.com anticipates a draw. A 1-1 scoreline is the most likely outcome.