Villarreal (3rd) and Levante (19th) clash on Saturday in La Liga. This is a local derby in the Valencian region, and the hosts only need a point from it to seal Champions League qualification.
Villarreal vs LevanteSaturday, May 2, 2026, 14:00 GMT+1Safe Tip & Booking Code1X (1.23) 5VK94 High Risk Tip & Booking CodeW1 & GG (3.19) 3DL94 Winner (1X2)1: 1.69 | X: 4.2 | 2: 4.44VenueEstadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal, SpainBetting BonusUp to 122 $/€ 
Villarreal’s counterattacking style delivering results
Despite only averaging 43% possession, the fourth-lowest figure in La Liga, Villarreal’s ability to break quickly has consistently caused their opponents problems. They’re on the brink of completing their objective of a top-four finish, and few changes are expected following a 2-1 win over Celta de Vigo last time out.
Marcelino still has injury doubts over Santiago Mouriño and Tajon Buchanan. Meanwhile, Juan Foyth and Pau Cabanes are out with long-term issues and won’t play again this season.
Senegal’s Pape Gueye continues to make big contributions in midfield. He has registered four goals and two assists in La Liga 2025/26, while also averaging 1.3 tackles and 1.1 interceptions per game. Ghana’s Thomas Partey and DR Congo’s Willy Kambwala should make the bench.
Villarreal predicted lineup vs Levante (4-4-2): Tenas; Pedraza, Veiga, Navarro, Freeman; Moleiro, Comesaña, Gueye, Pépé; Moreno, Mikautadze.
Villarreal Last 5 Matches
Villarreal 2-1 Celta Vigo (LALIGA)Oviedo 1-1 Villarreal (LALIGA)Ath Bilbao 1-2 Villarreal (LALIGA)Girona 1-0 Villarreal (LALIGA)Villarreal 3-1 Real Sociedad (LALIGA)Espí’s goals offering hope to Levante
While they remain in the relegation zone, Levante now have a chance of securing survival, with three wins from their final five matches likely to be enough. That’s largely thanks to Carlos Espí, who has scored seven goals in his last eight appearances.
The young forward’s contributions have sealed some vital victories. Cameroonian Karl Etta Eyong has lost his place in the team as a result, although he came off the bench to miss a clear chance in the 0-0 draw at Espanyol on Monday night.
Iván Romero is available once more following suspension. He should take his place on the left flank. However, the visitors are still missing the injured Unai Elgezabal, while Kareem Tunde is rated doubtful.
Levante predicted lineup vs Villarreal (4-2-3-1): Ryan; Sánchez, Moreno, De la Fuente, Toljan; Raghouber, Olasagasti; Romero, Álvarez, García; Espí.
Levante Last 5 Matches
Espanyol 0-0 Levante (LALIGA)Levante 2-0 Sevilla (LALIGA)Levante 1-0 Getafe (LALIGA)Real Sociedad 2-0 Levante (LALIGA)Levante 4-2 Oviedo (LALIGA) Bet hereVillarreal vs Levante PredictionSafe Tip: Villarreal Double Chance (1X)Odds: 1.23 (22Bet)Correct score prediction: Villarreal 2-1 Levante22Bet Booking Code: 5VK94
1X is a Banker here, with Villarreal’s motivation high as they bid to seal a top-four finish as quickly as possible. They’ve only lost one of their previous seven matches. Meanwhile, it’s just one defeat in 24 outings this season against clubs currently ranked outside the top six.
While Levante have improved, they’ve still only won one of their 16 fixtures against top-half opponents. Luís Castro’s team have also picked up just two points from their six most recent away games.
Villarreal vs Levante Head to Head (Last 5 Meetings)
DateMatch18/02/26Levante 0-1 Villarreal03/08/22Villarreal 3-1 Levante02/04/22Levante 2-0 Villarreal03/01/22Villarreal 5-0 Levante29/07/21Villarreal 0-0 LevanteVillarreal vs Levante Prediction, Betting TipHigh Risk Tip: Villarreal to win & Both teams to score (GG)Odds: 3.19 (22Bet)22Bet Booking Code: 3DL94
Combining W1 and GG offers value. The Estadio de la Cerámica has been a fortress for Villarreal.
They boast a 100% home record against clubs below the top five. Marcelino’s men are averaging 2.5 points per game in front of their own fans, whereas Levante have only managed 0.81 points per away fixture.
With Espí in great form, the visitors are capable of scoring a goal. Both teams have netted in seven of the home side’s last eight matches.
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Bet hereSpanish LALIGA Table 2025-26 StandingsPosTeamGPGDP1Barcelona33+57852Real Madrid33+37743Villarreal33+21654Atlético Madrid33+19605Real Betis33+8506Getafe33-6447Celta Vigo33+2448Real Sociedad330439Osasuna33-14210Athletic Club33-124111Rayo Vallecano33-83912Valencia33-113913Espanyol33-123914Elche33-63815Girona33-143816Alavés33-113617Mallorca33-103518Sevilla33-153419Levante33-133320Real Oviedo33-2528