Levante vs Elche: Preview, Predictions, Team News, Lineups

As the La Liga season continues, Levante will face Elche in an important clash on Friday night. Elche currently holds the eighth position in the league, eight points behind sixth-placed Real Betis. Meanwhile, Levante is struggling at the bottom, occupying 19th place and six points away from safety.

Match Preview: Levante vs Elche

Levante’s performance has been troublesome this season. They have recorded three wins, five draws, and 11 losses across 19 matches, gathering only 14 points. Their defensive struggles are evident, allowing 32 goals, which is among the worst in the league. However, they have scored 21 goals, the highest in the bottom five teams. This season, Levante has also accumulated the worst home record, with just three points earned from eight games.

Considering their recent form, Levante enters this match after a 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid. Despite this setback, they have been slightly improved, managing a draw and a win in their last four matches.

• Levante’s Current Form: LLDWDL
• Home Record in La Liga: 3 points from 8 matches
• Goals Conceded: 32 goals in 19 matches

Elche’s Season Overview

Elche, in contrast, is having a decent season with five wins, nine draws, and six losses from 20 matches, totaling 24 points. They are close to a European berth, making this encounter even more critical. Their recent performance includes a 2-2 draw with Sevilla, and they are still looking for their first win of the new year.

While Elche has excelled at home, securing 20 points from 11 matches, their away form has been dismal, with no victories in nine attempts and five losses. Earlier this season, they achieved a solid 2-0 win over Levante.

• Elche’s Current Form: WLWLDD
• Away Record: 0 wins in 9 matches
• Last Win: December 21 against Rayo Vallecano

Team News

Levante faces several injury concerns, missing Diego Pampin, Victor Garcia, Roger Brugue, and Unai Elgezabal. Ivan Romero’s fitness will also need assessment after his recent substitution. Key forward Etta Eyong, who has scored six goals and provided three assists this season, will be looked at closely during this match.

On the other hand, Elche could miss Pedro Bigas, John Donald, Hector Fort, Rafa Mir, and Alvaro Nunez due to injury concerns. They are expected to utilize a back five and will likely see Alvaro Rodriguez in the spotlight as he fills in for the absent Mir. The emerging talent David Affengruber is also expected to strengthen Elche’s defense.

Predicted Lineups

Levante Starting Lineup

• Ryan
• Toljan
• Dela
• Matturro
• Sanchez
• Vencedor
• Martinez
• Tunde
• Alvarez
• Romero
• Eyong

Elche Starting Lineup

• Pena
• Josan
• Chust
• Affengruber
• Petrot
• Valera
• Neto
• Aguado
• Febas
• Diangana
• Rodriguez

This match provides both teams with an opportunity to improve their standings. Levante aims to escape the relegation zone, while Elche seeks a European challenge. Both sides have struggled recently, indicating a potentially close encounter. A 1-1 draw may be the most likely outcome as both teams navigate through their challenges.