- Levante have won just once, drawn once and lost three times in their last five LaLiga fixtures.
- Real Sociedad have won one, drawn one and lost three of their last five in all competitions.
Sides set for a tight game in the bottom zone
Levante and Real Sociedad will be desperate for the three points on offer when they clash in a key relegation battle at the bottom of LaLiga 2025-2026 on Saturday. Both teams are in awful form, however, and the managerial upheaval at both clubs this week only adds to the uncertainty.
Álvaro del Moral, who has been Levante’s caretaker manager since December 2025, will be tasked with keeping the ship on an even keel after Julián Calero’s sacking last week. The 0-0 draw with Villarreal CF was not a bad result at home two days ago, but the 2-0 loss at Osasuna only eight days before shows how rocky the hosts are.
They are rock-bottom of the table with a measly nine points from 15 games to date and look set to be in the second tier again next season if their form doesn’t improve. The Levante vs Real Sociedad prediction is therefore clouded by Levante's defensive frailties and inconsistency. Del Moral has stressed a need to stay solid at the back and to be compact in a pragmatic, counter-attacking style.
Sociedad are one place higher up in 15th with 16 points from 16 matches and only the goal difference figures keep them above the drop zone.
Sociedad’s possession plan against Levante’s counter
Ion Ansotegui has taken the reins of the team as interim manager following recent managerial upheaval. He will have a tough task to restore the balance to the side after a run of no wins in recent outings, the 1-0 away loss to Deportivo Alaves followed by the 2-1 home reverse to Girona FC in LaLiga.
Sociedad could not even score in their 0-0 Copa del Rey draw at Eldense in mid-week, but our Levante vs Real Sociedad prediction suggests the game against Levante is a different proposition. The visitors will be looking to dominate possession and control the ball in a 4-3-3 system with a strong presence in wide areas and plenty of high pressing.
This Levante vs Real Sociedad preview has the look of a cagey game with a real clash of styles between a patient Sociedad and a counter-attacking Levante that has to survive first and foremost. Etta Eyong has been the Granotas’ biggest threat in front of goal with six goals in 15 appearances this term, but Mikel Oyarzabal provides a constant focal point for the away side with five in 13.
Hosts have leaked too many goals to be backed
Given the desperation for the win on both sides and the relatively close odds, the Levante vs Real Sociedad betting tips market is difficult to read with confidence. The bookies make Sociedad the slight favorites at 2.29, but Levante are outsiders at 3.37 and that is enough to keep us on the sidelines.
Levante have been leaky at the back at home, shipping 16 goals in just six LaLiga fixtures, so Both Teams To Score at 2.05 seems a better bet than either of the sides to win. In the end, Sociedad have a bit more quality and a little more momentum, so an away win could be on the cards, albeit by the slimmest of margins. This Levante vs Real Sociedad prediction would not be complete without noting that a draw would also not be a surprise if they cancel each other out.
