Villarreal – Levante

Villarreal host Levante in a clash that could prove pivotal for both sides in the lower half of the table. The hosts sit 18th with just two points from four games, having failed to win and carrying a –2 goal difference after scoring six and conceding eight. Levante sit a little higher in 13th place, holding five points after one win, two draws and two defeats, with a –2 margin of seven goals for and nine against. With Villarreal desperate to break their winless streak and Levante looking to consolidate their modest surge, the encounter promises a tense battle for much‑needed points.