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Levante vs Espanyol: Struggling Hosts Face Resurgent Visitors in La Liga
Levante, enduring a dismal home record, host an Espanyol side hitting a purple patch of form. Expect the visitors to try and exploit Levante's defensive frailties, though the hosts' last outing showed a flicker of life.
This fixture pits Levante's porous home defence against Espanyol's recent attacking momentum. The visitors will likely aim to play through Levante's midfield, looking to exploit the spaces left by a side that struggles to maintain defensive shape, particularly at home. Espanyol's ability to transition quickly could be key, as Levante's possession often breaks down, leaving them vulnerable. The home side will hope their last match's offensive output wasn't a one-off, but their historical struggles at home suggest an uphill battle.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Levante are winless at home this season, conceding an average of 2.4 goals per game.
- • Espanyol have won their last three matches and boast a 50% win rate on the road.
- • The odds suggest a tight contest, but recent form strongly favours the visitors.
AI Prediction
Espanyol's current form and impressive away defensive record make them strong favourites against a Levante side that is yet to win at home and concedes heavily. While Levante showed some attacking spark in their last outing, their overall season and home form are too poor to ignore. The odds offer some value on an away win with goals expected at both ends.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)by amazon70%X DRAWBTTS YES2.5 UNDER1x227%O/U53%BTTS40%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)by google65% AWAYBTTS YES2.5 UNDER1x247%O/U47%BTTS70%- gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)by google68% AWAYBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x240%O/U63%BTTS70%
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Team recent
Levante Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Sevilla | 3 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Real Sociedad | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Osasuna | 0 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Athletic Club | 0 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Valencia | 0 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Atletico Madrid | 1 - 3 | |||||
HOME | Celta Vigo | 1 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Mallorca | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Rayo Vallecano | 0 - 3 | |||||
AWAY | Oviedo | 2 - 0 |
Levante are in a deep rut, particularly at home where they are yet to secure a win this season, conceding a worrying 2.4 goals per game. Their overall season record paints a grim picture, with a high number of losses and a possession game that often fails to translate into meaningful attacks. While their most recent match saw them grab a point and score three, it was preceded by a winless streak of three games in all competitions, and their overall scoring average remains low.
Espanyol Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Barcelona | 0 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Athletic Club | 2 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Getafe | 1 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Celta Vigo | 1 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Sevilla | 2 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Villarreal | 0 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Alaves | 1 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Elche | 1 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Oviedo | 2 - 0 |
Espanyol, in stark contrast, are on a strong run, having won their last three matches, including a convincing clean sheet in their most recent fixture. Their away form is also solid, with a 50% win rate and a remarkably tight defence that concedes less than a goal per game on average. This recent surge suggests the team is clicking, and they appear to have found a way to grind out results, even if their overall possession stats are not dominant.
Odds
Lineups
Levante
(4-2-3-1)
Espanyol
(4-4-2)