Levante will return to La Liga after a three-year absence to take on Alaves at the Mendizorroza Stadium on Saturday night. The visitors finished as champions of the Spanish second division in the 2024/25 campaign, and were therefore promoted to the top flight as a result.
Meanwhile, Alaves finished in 15th place in La Liga last season, just two points above the dreaded relegation zone. The hosts will be hoping to avoid dropping down again come the end of the 2025/26 campaign.
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Alaves vs Levante prediction: Visitors to earn point on league return?
Key stats
- Alaves have failed to win any of their last three pre-season friendlies in preparation for this game.
- Levante have only lost one match in all competitions since April.
- Alaves have only won one of the previous six H2Hs across all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Alaves 1-1 Levante
Given their superior form and most recent H2H record leading up to this game, we are backing newly-promoted Levante to earn a point on their travels. It would represent a decent result on their return to La Liga.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Alaves installed as favourites by bookmakers
- HOME: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
- DRAW: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- AWAY: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Alaves have been installed as the favourites by bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. A draw can be backed at just over 33%, while a Levante victory away from home is rated at just under 29%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Levante hold psychological advantage
As mentioned before, Alaves have only won once in the last six meetings between the two sides in all competitions. This should give Levante somewhat of a psychological boost before the match kicks off.
Europe Friendlies 27/07/24
Levante
CD Alaves
Spain Segunda 17/06/23
Levante
CD Alaves
Spain Segunda 11/06/23
CD Alaves
Levante
Spain Segunda 29/04/23
Levante
CD Alaves
Spain Segunda 12/12/22
CD Alaves
Levante
Alaves preview: Novoa only fitness doubt
Hugo Novoa is the only fitness doubt for Alaves heading into this weekend's clash. Otherwise, the hosts will have a fully fit squad to choose from.
Predicted lineup: Sivera (GK), Jonny, Diarra, Garces, Tenaglia, Blanco, Ibanez, Alena, Guridi, Vicente & Mariano
Spain La Liga 11/05/25
L
Athletic Bilbao
1
CD Alaves
0
Spain La Liga 03/05/25
D
Atletico Madrid
0
CD Alaves
0
Spain La Liga 23/04/25
W
Real Sociedad
0
CD Alaves
1
Spain La Liga 20/04/25
D
Sevilla
1
CD Alaves
1
Spain La Liga 13/04/25
L
Real Madrid
1
CD Alaves
0
Levante preview: Plenty of injury problems
Levante have a number of injury doubts heading into this clash in the form of Carlos Alvarez, Alan Matturro, Matias Moreno and Goduine Koyalipou. Both Kervin Arriaga and Jon Ander Olasagasti have definitely been ruled out for the visitors, while they have also been unable to register a number of new signings from the summer transfer window so far.
Predicted lineup: Campos (GK), Cabello, De la Fuente, Elgezabal, M. Sanchez, Rey, P. Martinez, Toljan, Brugui, Romero & Morales
Spain Segunda 10/05/25
W
Elche
1
Levante
3
Spain Segunda 04/05/25
D
Tenerife
1
Levante
1
Spain Segunda 26/04/25
L
Oviedo
1
Levante
0
Spain Segunda 19/04/25
W
Real Zaragoza
2
Levante
5
Spain Segunda 11/04/25
D
Cordoba
2
Levante
2
Player to watch: Mariano Diaz
Mariano Diaz has come to Alaves with a big reputation after signing as a free agent earlier in the summer transfer window. Indeed, the striker has played for the likes of Real Madrid and Lyon, and will be hoping to restart his career in a new environment.