Espanyol vs Levante prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on August 16, 2026
In the Matchday 1 of the Spanish La Liga on August 16, 2026, Espanyol and Levante will face off. The home side will be looking to win this encounter.
Espanyol vs Levante: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Barcelona club had an excellent first half of last season, but then suffered a sharp decline after the winter break. There was even a threat of getting involved in a relegation battle. Ultimately, they managed to finish the season in eleventh place with 46 points.
The team from Valencia returned from the Segunda in 2025 and was constantly fighting for survival in La Liga. Their campaign ended successfully, albeit not without some luck. They collected 42 points, the same as relegated Mallorca, and only managed to secure sixteenth place due to better tiebreakers.
The Catalans averaged 1.13 goals scored per game, conceding 1.45. The 2025/2026 newcomers had a similar, but slightly more entertaining, statistic: scoring 1.24 goals per match and conceding 1.61.
Previous Matches: Espanyol vs Levante
The Barcelona club won half of their last twelve head-to-head meetings, losing only once. However, both encounters last season ended in draws.
It is unlikely that this pairing, especially right after the summer break, will deliver thrilling football. Our bet is on "total under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.61).
Espanyol vs Levante: Key Statistics and Trends
- Espanyol have drawn three of their last four matches
- Levante have won three of their last four games, but kept a clean sheet only once during this run, beating Al-Qadisiyah 1-0
Espanyol vs Levante: Probable Starting Lineups
Espanyol's possible 1-4-4-2 lineup: Fortuño – Romero, Cabrera, Calero, Sánchez – Roca, Expósito, González, Carreras – Terrats, Fernández
Levante's possible 1-4-2-3-1 lineup: Ryan – Sánchez, Moreno, de la Fuente, Toljan – Arriaga, Martínez – Romero, Olasagasti, Tunde – Espi
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the La Liga standings
