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Expected score: Villarreal 2-1 Levante
As Villarreal prepares to host Levante at Estadio de la Ceramica in the Regular Season - 7 of La Liga, both teams are looking to improve their position in the league. Villarreal currently occupies 14th place with 5 points from 6 matches, while Levante is just below in 15th place, also on 5 points but from only 5 matches.
Team form
Villarreal
Villarreal's recent form illustrates mixed results, with 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses in their last 5 matches. They defeated Malaga 3-1 in their last game, but the earlier parts of the season have been more challenging, including a home loss to Real Betis. Averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per game demonstrates their struggles with maintaining defensive solidity. The team predominantly uses a 4-4-2 formation, focusing on a combination of pressing and width to create scoring opportunities.
Levante
Levante’s recent performances show a similar trend, with 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 5 outings. They faced a heavy defeat against Barcelona, losing 4-2, but did score a substantial 5-2 victory against Real Betis in their preceding match. This return to form highlighted their ability to score, but defensively they concede frequently as evident in the majority of their games where they've managed only 1.4 goals scored on average and 1.8 goals conceded per match. Levante also employs a 4-4-2 setup, seeking to exploit the wide areas but struggling with possession control.
Head-to-head
In their last five meetings, Villarreal has an outright edge with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. Notably, the last encounter resulted in a 1-1 draw. Historically, Villarreal has performed well against Levante, with previous matches showcasing a solid foundation in defense that has limited Levante’s scoring opportunities, as can be seen in past outcomes where Villarreal kept the scoreline to a minimum such as 3-0 and 2-1.
Key factors
Key aspects leading into this match include Villarreal's need to build on their confidence after the last win, leaning on players like Alberto Moleiro who has recently shown his offensive prowess. Conversely, Levante must work on their lack of possession and resolve defensive frailties. Missing notable players such as J. Foyth for Villarreal and multiple absentees for Levante may heavily influence match dynamics and team stability. It will also be crucial for both teams to capture midfield control early to establish rhythm and approaches to goal.
Prediction
With Villarreal rated as the clear favourite based on their recent home performance versus Levante's struggles on the road, they may be poised to secure a win. Expected goals calculations for the match indicate Villarreal could score around 2.14 while Levante trails with an estimated 1.1 goals, further underlining Villarreal's current scoring threat combined with Levante's defensive concerns.
Considering these elements, expectation set towards a Villarreal victory seems justified. A home win will likely reflect their potential to capitalize on Levante's vulnerabilities while making strides in climbing the league table.
Match info
Tournaments:
Referee:
Mateo Busquets Ferrer
Stadium
Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 | |
| 2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 | |
| 3 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 | |
| 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | |
| 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | |
| 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | |
| 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | |
| 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | |
| 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | |
| 10 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | |
| 11 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | |
| 12 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | |
| 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | |
| 14 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | |
| 15 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | |
| 16 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
| 17 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | |
| 18 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | |
| 19 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |
| 20 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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