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Levante vs Athletic Club Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 21-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Levante 0-1 Athletic Club
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Levante host Athletic Club at Estadio Ciudad de Valencia in La Liga Round 6, a fixture that pits a struggling home side against visitors who have found their rhythm. Levante sit 17th with 7 points from six matches, while Athletic Club occupy 10th with 8 points from the same number of games. The hosts are winless in their last four league outings and have conceded 15 goals already this season — a concerning tally at this stage. Athletic Club, by contrast, have tightened their defence considerably and arrive as the side in better form.
Team form
Levante
Levante's recent record reads as volatile and fragile. They drew 3-3 at home against Sevilla most recently, but that result masks deeper problems: they lost 1-3 away at Villarreal and 2-4 at home to Barcelona before that. Over their last five matches they have scored 11 but conceded 12, averaging 2.4 goals against per game. The season average of 2.14 conceded per match is alarming for a side fighting relegation. Only one win in six matches — a 5-2 home victory over Real Betis — suggests they lack consistency and defensive solidity. Coach Luís Castro's 4-3-3 formation has not provided the stability needed, and injuries to Etta Eyong, Primo and Sotelo further weaken an already stretched squad.
Athletic Club
Athletic Club have built momentum through discipline and defensive organisation. Two wins in their last five — 3-0 at home against Atlético Madrid and 2-0 away at Celta Vigo — demonstrate their ability to control matches. They drew 0-0 at home to Alavés and 1-1 at home to Elche, showing they can grind out results when attacking chances are limited. Over five matches they have conceded only 3 goals, averaging just 0.6 per game. Coach E. Terzić's 4-2-3-1 setup prioritises compactness, and their season average of 1.00 conceded per match reflects a well-drilled unit. Missing Canales, Egiluz and Vivian is a blow, but their defensive framework remains intact.
Head-to-head
Athletic Club hold a commanding head-to-head record against Levante. In their last five meetings, Athletic Club have won three times and Levante once, with one draw. Athletic Club won 3-2 at home in 2019, 2-0 at home in 2015 and 3-0 at home in 2014. Levante's sole victory came away in 2018 (3-1). This historical edge, combined with Athletic Club's superior current form and defensive record, suggests the visitors will approach this match with confidence.
Key factors
Levante's defensive fragility is the central concern. Conceding 2.4 goals per game over their last five matches is unsustainable, and Athletic Club's controlled approach should exploit gaps. Athletic Club's defensive discipline — 0.6 conceded per game recently — will make it difficult for Levante to break through. The absence of key players on both sides matters, but Athletic Club's injury list (Canales, Egiluz, Vivian) is offset by their defensive system not relying on individual brilliance. Levante's attacking output of 1.57 goals per season average is modest, and they will struggle to penetrate a well-organised visiting defence. Athletic Club's 1.17 goals per game average may seem low, but their efficiency and defensive solidity suggest they will create the clearer opportunities.
Prediction
Athletic Club's superior defensive record, recent form and head-to-head advantage position them as the side more likely to take the points. Levante's leaky defence and inconsistency make them vulnerable to a disciplined opponent. The visitors' 4-2-3-1 shape will suffocate Levante's midfield, and their counter-attacking threat should trouble a home side that has looked shaky at the back. While Levante showed they can score freely in patches — witness the 3-3 draw with Sevilla — Athletic Club's defensive solidity suggests they will contain the threat. An away win represents the most likely outcome in what is otherwise a finely balanced contest.
This is a tight affair, but Athletic Club's form, defensive organisation and head-to-head record give them an edge. Levante will fight, but their defensive vulnerabilities and lack of consistency make them vulnerable to a visiting side that knows how to control a game. The markets reflect the uncertainty — both teams to score and the over 2.5 goals line are too close to call — but Athletic Club should edge it. Back the away win with caution; this is no runaway call, but the evidence leans toward the visitors.
Match info
Tournaments:
La Liga(Regular Season - 6)
Referee:
A. Quintero
Stadium
Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, Valencia
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Levante
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Athletic Club
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| 2 |  Atletico Madrid | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| 3 |  Real Madrid | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 21 |
| 4 |  Real Betis | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
| 5 |  Real Sociedad | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 16 |
| 6 |  Sevilla | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
| 7 |  Alaves | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| 8 |  Celta Vigo | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11 |
| 9 |  Deportivo La Coruna | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11 |
| 10 |  Osasuna | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| 11 |  Athletic Club | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| 12 |  Villarreal | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| 13 |  Rayo Vallecano | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 14 |  Getafe | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| 15 |  Espanyol | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 16 |  Racing Santander | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 17 |  Levante | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 18 |  Elche | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
| 19 |  Valencia | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| 20 |  Malaga | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
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