Prediction: Levante vs Sevilla

Levante and Sevilla will meet at the Ciutat de Valencia on Monday, October 12, in the final fixture of the La Liga round. Kickoff is scheduled for 9pm CEST.

Levante has collected five points from six matches. Sevilla has made a stronger start, taking 13 points from seven games, including seven from its three away fixtures.

Verdict: Sevilla to win
Best odds: 179/100
Bookmaker: 1xBet

Levante has produced some lively attacking football this season, but its results have been inconsistent.

The 5-2 home win over Real Betis showed what Luis Castro’s team can do when its forward players find space. Unfortunately, it remains Levante’s only league victory.

A goalless draw at Malaga followed, before defeats against Barcelona and Villarreal sent the team into the international break with defensive problems to address.

Levante scored twice in the 4-2 loss to Barcelona, but spent much of that match chasing the score.

The following weekend brought a 3-1 defeat at Villarreal.

Those were difficult opponents, and Levante deserves some credit for continuing to attack. Even so, conceding seven goals across the two matches left little room for its forwards to influence the results.

Levante should have opportunities against Sevilla, particularly if Brugui and Ivan Romero can combine around the penalty area. The danger comes when those attacks break down and the midfield has to recover quickly.

Sevilla has already shown that it can take advantage of mistakes away from home. Levante will need to be more selective about when its defenders push forward.

There is also a positive recent history in this fixture. Levante beat Sevilla 3-0 away and 2-0 at home last season, so the players have good reason to believe they can compete.

Levante Team News

Hugo Sotelo remains unavailable with a knee sprain.

Etta Eyong is closer to returning from his muscle injury, although this match may come too soon for him to start. His involvement will depend on how he progresses through the final training sessions.

The latest team assessment identifies Eyong as a doubt and Sotelo as an absentee.

Jeremy Toljan, Aissa Mandi, Adrian de la Fuente and Manu Sanchez are options across the defense, with Oriol Rey and Jon Ander Olasagasti available in midfield.

Ivan Romero should be among the main attacking options, supported by Brugui. Thiago Fernandez and Petar Ratkov give Castro alternatives depending on the shape he chooses.

Sevilla’s start has offered more consistency, particularly away from home.

Luis Garcia Plaza’s team won 3-1 at Athletic Bilbao, drew 1-1 at Espanyol and then beat Deportivo La Coruna 1-0. Seven points from those three trips provide a strong reason to consider the visitors here.

The performance at Deportivo was especially useful.

Miguel Sierra scored the winner as Sevilla secured a second consecutive league victory, following its 1-0 success against Valencia.

Those results showed that Sevilla can win close matches without needing several goals.

A 3-1 home defeat against Barcelona interrupted that run before the break, but the wider picture remains encouraging. Four wins from seven matches represent a good return, and the away performances suggest that Sevilla should travel to Valencia with confidence.

The visitors will need to respect Levante’s attacking threat. A team that has scored seven goals across its two home league fixtures can punish a careless start.

However, Sevilla should also find opportunities when Levante loses possession. Felix Correia and Sierra can attack the spaces around the defense, while the midfield has the chance to establish control if Levante becomes too stretched.

Garcia Plaza does not need his team to dominate every phase of the match. A disciplined performance, combined with better decisions in the final third, could be enough to earn another away victory.

Sevilla Team News

Lucas Stassin remains a doubt after the injury he suffered against Deportivo.

The Belgian has been working individually, and the latest report on his recovery suggests that even a place on the bench may depend on late progress.

Robbie Ure could lead the attack if Stassin is unavailable, with Isaac Romero providing another option.

Ruben Vargas has returned to training after his knee problem. Kike Salas has also resumed work with the group, giving Garcia Plaza more encouraging news ahead of the trip.

Their readiness to start still needs to be assessed.

Odysseas Vlachodimos should continue in goal. Lucien Agoume and Giorgi Kochorashvili offer midfield options, while Correia and Sierra should be in contention further forward.

Levante vs Sevilla key factors to consider

• Levante has five points from six La Liga matches.
• Sevilla has collected 13 points from seven games.
• Sevilla is unbeaten away in the league, with two wins and one draw.
• Levante has conceded 12 goals in its six league matches.
• Levante lost 4-2 to Barcelona and 3-1 to Villarreal before the break.
• Sevilla beat Valencia and Deportivo 1-0 before losing to Barcelona.
• Levante won both league meetings between the teams last season.
• Hugo Sotelo is unavailable, while Etta Eyong and Lucas Stassin remain fitness doubts.

Conclusion

Levante’s home attacking performances and its results against Sevilla last season make this a difficult away assignment.

However, Sevilla has been more consistent during the opening weeks of the campaign. Its unbeaten away record includes a convincing win at Athletic and a narrow victory at Deportivo, showing that it can handle different types of matches.

Stassin’s fitness is a concern, but Sevilla still has players capable of taking advantage of Levante’s defensive mistakes.

The hosts should create opportunities of their own. Over the full match, though, Sevilla’s stronger recent results and ability to protect a lead give it the edge.

Sevilla to win is the best selection.

Verdict: Sevilla to win
Best odds: 179/100
Bookmaker: 1xBet

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