Villarreal vs Levante prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 20, 2026
On September 20, 2026, Villarreal will face Levante in Matchday 7 of the Spanish La Liga. The hosts should be able to beat a team like Levante, although Villarreal have problems of their own.
Villarreal vs Levante: team news and expert analysis
The team from the "Ceramics" finished ahead of Atlético in the battle for third place last season. However, they crashed out of the Champions League without reaching the knockout stage. Marcelino was dismissed as a result and replaced by Pérez, who was lured away from Rayo Vallecano. But he also suffered a European defeat at the hands of their first opponent, Borussia Dortmund, losing 2-3 in Dortmund. At the same time, his side made an inconsistent start in La Liga, alternating defeats and draws. Only Málaga were beaten this week, with Villarreal winning 3-1.
The club from the Valencia suburbs returned from the Segunda División in 2025. They managed to survive, despite collecting the same 42 points as relegated Mallorca — on tiebreakers, they even finished 16th. After a heavy opening-round defeat to Espanyol, they began picking up points consistently and even beat Betis 5-2. As for the 2-4 defeat to Barcelona, it came as no surprise. This week brought an unexpected rest day: the meeting with Athletic Club was postponed because of the condition of the pitch.
The ambitious hosts have yet to impress, averaging 1.67 goals scored while conceding 1.83 per match. Their more modest neighbors score 1.4 goals per game but concede 1.8.
Previous matches: Villarreal vs Levante
Villarreal have won four of their last five competitive meetings, suffering just one defeat.
The hosts should start picking up momentum. We are backing them with a "-1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.74).
Villarreal vs Levante: key statistics and trends
- Villarreal lost four matches in a row before the previous round
- In 83% of Villarreal's matches, both teams score, while the average total is 3.5 goals per game
- Levante have lost one of their last four matches
- In 40% of Levante's matches, both teams score, while the average total is 3.2 goals per game
Villarreal vs Levante: possible starting lineups
Villarreal play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Luis Júnior – Cardona, Renato Veiga, Costa, Freeman – Moleiro, Gueye, Saliba, Pepe – Pérez, Moreno
Levante play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Ryan – Sánchez, Mandi, de la Fuente, Pérez – Rey – Fernández, Olasagasti, Bardeli, Brugué – Romero
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