Levante are fighting desperately for survival and sit 19th in the La Liga standings, while Elche are comfortably in mid-table and still hope to challenge for a top-six finish and European qualification.
Levante
Levante have been constantly on the brink this season. Luís Castro’s side suffer from poor finishing and defensive errors, which is particularly evident in matches against mid-table opponents. At home the hosts have not won once, although they have come close on several occasions – against Barcelona (2:3) and Real Betis (2:2), the points slipped away in the closing minutes. In their last 11 La Liga matches, the team have collected only six points, scoring just eight goals.
Elche
Elche are having a more stable season, but the team lose much of their threat away from home. Under Eder Sarabia, the club from Elche have not won an away match, and in their last five games on the road have scored only three times. In the match against Sevilla (2:2), the side showed character, but conceded twice after leading 2:0. They traditionally struggle against Levante, especially away from home – they have no wins in the last nine meetings.
Levante vs Elche Prediction
Levante desperately need a win to keep their survival hopes alive, while Elche are unlikely to take excessive risks away from home. We expect a low-scoring match in which the hosts at least avoid defeat.
