Levante vs Real Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips (23 September)

Levante welcome Real Madrid to the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia on September 23rd in what promises to be a compelling LaLiga clash. The hosts are desperate to reverse their early-season woes, having collected just one point from their opening four matches. Manager Julián Calero is under pressure to galvanize a squad that has struggled to find rhythm, especially in defense. Veteran forward José Luis Morales remains a key figure, but the burden of creativity and goalscoring has been unevenly shared. With the likes of Jeremy Toljan and Iván Romero showing flashes of promise, Levante will need a collective surge to challenge the league leaders.

Real Madrid, on the other hand, arrive in Valencia riding a wave of momentum. Under new manager Xabi Alonso, Los Blancos have won all four of their LaLiga fixtures and recently edged Marseille 2-1 in their Champions League opener. Kylian Mbappé continues to dazzle, netting a brace in that European tie, while Brahim Díaz and Vinícius Júnior have added flair and depth to the attack. However, the squad faces defensive concerns: Trent Alexander-Arnold is sidelined with a hamstring injury, and Dani Carvajal is suspended following a red card in midweek. Alonso may need to reshuffle his backline, possibly turning to Fede Valverde in a hybrid role.

Despite the disparity in form, Levante have historically been a thorn in Madrid’s side at home, with notable results including a 3-3 draw in 2021 and a 2-1 win in 2020. The Granotes will look to exploit Madrid’s defensive vulnerabilities and capitalize on set pieces, where they’ve shown some proficiency. Pablo Martínez and Oriol Rey will be tasked with controlling the midfield tempo, while Brugui and Romero must convert limited chances into goals. The home crowd could play a pivotal role in energizing a side that’s otherwise been flat in recent outings.

While bookmakers lean heavily toward a Real Madrid victory, this fixture has the makings of a surprise. Our prediction leans into the narrative of a spirited Levante performance, backed by a late goal to snatch a 2-1 win. It’s a bold call, but not without precedent. Real Madrid’s defensive reshuffle and Levante’s hunger for redemption could converge to produce a memorable upset. If Morales and Romero find their stride and Calero’s tactical tweaks click, the Granotes might just pull off the unexpected.