Levante vs Malaga Prediction & Betting Tips (4 December)

After flirting for 5 years with relegation to Liga2, Levante was unable to postpone this fatal deadline in the spring. From now on, the Valencian club must rebuild itself and it does it rather well in the antechamber of La Liga. Apart from an air pocket at the end of September-beginning of October, the Granotes line up good results and take place in 4th place in the standings, 3 points from the podium and 6 from the leader.

After crushing Olot D4 fans; 0-4 in the King's Cup, they took a point ahead of Las Palmas 1-1 and Lugo on the same score. Levante thus extended their unbeaten streak in the league to 8 games.

Levante will certainly not be able to field former German international Mustafi (defender), injured for many weeks. Two other men joined the infirmary recently and should not play again before 2023: veteran striker Soldado (37 years old, 4 goals in all competitions) who was suspended for this game anyway and substitute winger Ibañez (1 goal ). No longer appeared on the lawns since October 13, the Belgian winger Musonda Jr is likely to find the group for this meeting. Malaga have to deal with a bunch of packages. Substitute midfielder Enriquez, ineffectual winger Gallar and important defender Rivas are out of the game, while young striker Gutierrez and experienced defender Burgos, also injured, are doubts. Young Diarra, Murillo and Caro have been on the flank for several matches.

It could still be the case. One of the only good news today is the return of incumbent left-back Jimenez from suspension. Malaga is struggling to destabilize the opposing defenses. Forty-something Ruben Castro (41) is the most effective in front of goal, with 3 goals to his name.