Levante vs Espanyol: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview

As Levante prepares to host Espanyol this Sunday, both teams are focused on improving their standings in La Liga. The match, taking place at Levante’s home ground, has significant implications for both clubs.

Team Form and Standings

Currently, Levante sits at 19th place in La Liga, with a record of three wins, four draws, and ten losses. They have accumulated only 13 points from their first 17 matches this season. In their most recent outing, Levante achieved a notable 3-0 victory over Sevilla, marking their first win in the league since October.

• Levante La Liga record: 3 wins, 4 draws, 10 losses
• Points: 13
• Recent form: LLLLDW

In contrast, Espanyol is enjoying a successful campaign, currently positioned fifth in the league. With ten wins, three draws, and five losses, they have secured 33 points, just five points shy of fourth-placed Atletico Madrid.

• Espanyol La Liga record: 10 wins, 3 draws, 5 losses
• Points: 33
• Recent form: WWWWWL

Recent Performances

Espanyol suffered a setback in their last match, losing 2-0 to Barcelona in the Catalan derby. This defeat ended a five-match winning streak. Nonetheless, Espanyol’s away record is impressive; they have the fifth-best performance in this regard, conceding only seven goals in eight away matches.

Injury Updates and Team News

Levante will miss key players due to injuries, including Roger Brugue and Unai Elgezabal. Etta Eyong is also unavailable after his national team was eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations. Key players like Ivan Romero and Carlos Alvarez will look to fill pivotal roles as they aim to boost Levante’s offensive efforts.

On the other hand, Espanyol welcomes back Charles Pickel, who returned from international duty. They have no major injury concerns, but head coach Manolo Gonzalez must manage without suspended player Pol Lozano.

Expected Lineups

Levante is expected to field the following lineup:

• Ryan
• Toljan, De la Fuente, Moreno, Sanchez
• Martinez, Arriaga
• Tunde, Alvarez, Losada
• Romero

Espanyol’s likely starting XI includes:

• Dmitrovic
• El Hilali, Calero, Cabrera, Romero
• Zarate, Exposito
• Dolan, Milla, Carreras
• Fernandez

Match Prediction

Taking into consideration their recent form and standings, Espanyol is favored to win this match. Despite Levante’s recent victory, they have struggled throughout the season. Our prediction is a close contest, with Espanyol expected to take the victory with a scoreline of 2-1.