Levante vs Espanyol Prediction - La Liga: Opportunity for the away team to take the lead

The match between Levante and Espanyol will take place at 10:15 PM on January 11, 2026, at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia. This La Liga clash highlights the significant difference in form and standing between the two teams at opposite ends of the league table.

Contrasting positions on the leaderboard

Currently, Espanyol is having a fantastic season, sitting in 5th place with 33 points. Their form is incredibly impressive, with a streak of 4 wins in their last 5 matches. Conversely, Levante is mired in crisis, sitting in 19th place with only 13 points after 17 rounds.

Levante: The home nightmare

Alarmingly, the home team has yet to secure a single home win this season. Overall, after 17 matches, Levante has only won 3, drawn 4, but lost 10. Their defense at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia is a major weakness, conceding an average of 1.7 goals per game (a total of 29 goals conceded), while their attack has only scored 20 goals.

Espanyol: The resilience of a top 5 contender.

In contrast to the home team's lackluster performance, Espanyol has shown remarkable consistency. After 18 matches played, they have secured 10 wins, including 4 away victories. Their ability to balance attack and defense is key to Espanyol's success, as they have scored 22 goals and conceded only 19, maintaining a consistently positive goal difference.

The head-to-head history favors the away team.

Looking at the history of the last five encounters, the Catalan team clearly holds the advantage:

• February 5, 2024: Espanyol 2 - 1 Levante
• September 9, 2023: Levante 1 - 4 Espanyol
• March 12, 2022: Levante 1 - 1 Espanyol
• December 11, 2021: Espanyol 4 - 3 Levante
• June 20, 2020: Espanyol 1 - 3 Levante

In these 5 matches, Espanyol won 3, drew 1, and lost only 1 against Levante. Notably, in their two most recent encounters, Espanyol secured all 3 points with convincing scores.

Tactical analysis and prediction

With neither team reporting any serious injuries, their squad strength will be preserved. Espanyol, aiming to secure a European cup spot, will undoubtedly play an attacking game from the start. The visitors have a very high chance of earning points, with a 45% chance of winning and a 45% chance of drawing.

Based on Levante's poor home form, experts predict this will be a difficult match for Espanyol at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia. A draw or a minimal victory for Espanyol is the most likely scenario in the current circumstances.

Team lineup updated at 21:38 on 11/01/2026

Official lineup

Levante

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachAlvaro Del Moral

Starting lineup:

• 13. Mathew Ryan (G)
• 22. Jeremy Toljan (D)
• 4. Adrián de la Fuente (D)
• 2. Matias Moreno (D)
• 6. Diego Pampín (D)
• 10. Pablo Martínez (M)
• 16. Kervin Arriaga (M)
• 26. Kareem Tunde (M)
• 24. Carlos Álvarez (M)
• 18. Iker Losada (M)
• 9. Iván Romero (F)

Substitutes:

• 1. Pablo Cuñat
• 32. Alejandro Primo
• 23. Manuel Sánchez
• 29. Nacho Pérez
• 3. Alan Matturro
• 12. Unai Vendor
• 8. Jon Ander Olasagasti
• 20. Oriol Rey
• 27. Paco Cortés
• 21. Etta Eyong
• 11. José Luis Morales
• 19. Carlos Espí

Espanyol

Diagram: 4-4-2

CoachManolo Gonzalez

Starting lineup:

• 13. Marko Dmitrović (G)
• 23. Omar El Hilali (D)
• 5. Fernando Calero (D)
• 6. Leandro Cabrera (D)
• 22. Carlos Romero (D)
• 17. Jofre Carreras (M)
• 8. Edu Expósito (M)
• 4. Urko González (M)
• 24. Tyrhys Dolan (M)
• 19. Kike García (F)
• 11. Pere Milla (F)

Substitutes:

• 1. Angel Fortune
• 30. Pol Tristan Jimenez
• 12. Jose Salinas
• 2. Rubén Sánchez
• 15. Miguel Rubio
• 38. Clemens Riedel
• 20. Antoniu Roca
• 18. Charles Pickel
• 7. Javi Puado
• 14. Ramón Terrats
• 9. Roberto Fernández