The Matchday 3 clash in La Liga between Elche and Levante will take place on August 29 at the Manuel Martinez Valero Stadium. Elche vs. Levante: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Elche
Eder Sarabia's side continues to surprise at the start of the season. The team has just returned to the top flight, and the schedule has pitted them against opponents who finished in the top 6 last season. However, Elche managed to take points at home against Betis (1-1) and then drew away with Atletico by the same scoreline. Interestingly, the Valencians have scored at least one goal in each of their last nine La Liga matches, marking their best run in the tournament since November 1970 to January 1971, when they also scored in nine consecutive games.
- The club is on a 7-match unbeaten streak in La Liga (2 wins and 5 draws).
- No more than two goals have been scored in Elche's last 7 league games.
- Both teams scored in 5 of the last 6 matches involving the Valencians in La Liga.
Predicted lineup for Elche (4-3-3)
Matias Dituro – Alvaro Nunez, David Affengruber, Pedro Bigas, John Chetauya – Aleix Febas, Rodrigo Mendoza, Marc Aguado – German Valera, Alvaro Rodriguez, Rafa Mir.
Levante
Meanwhile, the other Valencian club has had a rough return to La Liga. The team lost both of their opening matches: first away to Alaves (1-2), then at home to Barcelona (2-3). Notably, in the match against the Catalans, Julian Calero's side led 2-0 during the game but conceded two goals early in the second half, with the decisive goal coming after the 90th minute. Currently, the team is in the relegation zone and, along with three other opponents, has yet to earn a point.
- Both teams scored in 9 of Levante's last 10 La Liga games.
- At least three goals were scored in the last 6 league matches involving the Valencians.
- The club has failed to win in 21 of their last 24 away games in La Liga (5 draws and 16 losses).
Predicted lineup for Levante (5-3-2)
Pablo Cunat – Manu Sanchez, Jorge Cabello, Unai Elgezabal, Jeremy Toljan, Adrian de la Fuente – Brugui, Oriol Rey, Pablo Martinez – Jose Luis Morales, Ivan Romero.
Referee
Iosue Galech Arestegui (Spain)
Matches – 26 (La Liga and Segunda, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 106;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
Red cards shown – 6;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 19%.
Elche vs. Levante: Match Prediction
The upcoming Valencian derby promises to be exciting and high-scoring. Both teams have scored and conceded in every match since their return to La Liga. It is also worth noting that in the previous two seasons, the opponents played in the Segunda, and both teams scored in 3 of their last 4 meetings.
Elche has already scored in 9 consecutive matches in Spain's top division. Both teams have also scored in 5 of the club's last 6 La Liga games. Levante has found the net in 17 of their last 18 La Liga matches. Additionally, both teams scored in 7 of the club's last 8 away league games.
My prediction – Both teams to score – yes
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.
