Levante vs Espanyol Prediction & Betting Tips (11 January)

Levante had a great success on the previous day, last weekend, on the pitch of Sevilla FC 0-3. A victory which allows him to leave last place in the ranking, now occupied by Real Oviedo, another promoted. This victory now calls for confirmation for the Granotes who have still not gleaned the slightest success at home this season. Recently, they held Real Sociedad to a draw 1-1, following their 4 successive defeats which occurred when they received Athletic Bilbao 0-2, Celta Vigo 1-2, Rayo Vallecano 0-3 and Real Madrid 1-4. Opposite, Espanyol Barcelona started the year 2026 with a defeat, in the derby against Barça 0-2.

It must be said that his former goalkeeper, Joan Garcia, despite being ridiculed by the Llobregat public, produced an XXL performance repelling a bunch of attacks from the Pericos on the Blaugrana cage. The Catalans still remain in the lead in the race for Europe by being installed in 6th place in the ranking. Note also that this defeat against Barcelona put a stop to a very good dynamic of 5 successes in a row in La Liga. Victories obtained against Athletic Bilbao 1-2, Getafe 0-1, Rayo Vallecano 1-0, Celta Vigo 0-1 and Sevilla FC 2-1. 

Still in the running with Cameroon for the CAN, scorer Etta Eyong (5 goals in La Liga) will be missing for this meeting. On the other hand, we can note the return of Manu Sanchez from suspension. On the other hand, R.Brugué, Elgezabal, V.Garcia and Koyalipou take up all the care in the infirmary. Announced ill, the unimportant Primo was not called up last weekend and he could remain outside the group even today. In the absence of Etta Eyong, Ivan Romero (4 goals in La Liga) was expected to take over, but against Sevilla FC, he remained silent, leaving Iker Losada, striker Espi and Carlos Alvarez to score their small goal. Executive José Luis Morales was a decisive passer, as were midfielders Arriaga and Ivan Romero.  Against Barça, starting midfielder Pol Lozano received a yellow, one too many which will remove him from the group today for this trip to the Valencia region (suspended). Eliminated from the African Cup of Nations at the round of 16 stage by Algeria, Congolese Pickel could be back in time.

Absent for several weeks in 2025, captain Javi Puado played again against Barcelona for a few minutes. No risk will be incurred, but a priori, he will start this meeting as a starter. M.Gonzalez (coach) trusts Pere Milla (6 goals in La Liga) and R.Fernandez (4 goals, 2 assists). The probable line-ups for Levante - Espanyol Barcelona:Levante: Ryan - Toljan, de la Fuente, Moreno, Sanchez - Arriaga, Martinez, Tunde (or Espi), Alvarez, Losada - Romero.Espanyol Barcelona: Dmitrovic - El Hilali, Calero, Cabrera, Romero - Gonzalez, Exposito - Dolan, Milla, Puado - R.Fernandez.

• Summary: Levante UD is going head to head with Espanyol starting on 11 Jan 2026 at 15:15 UTC at Ciudad de Valencia stadium, Valencia city, Spain. The match is a part of the LaLiga .
• Levante Feedinco Rating: 6.73
• Espanyol Feedinco Rating: 6.82