A chance for Girona and Levante to pick up their first win of the 2025/26 La Liga season awaits on Saturday afternoon when the sides renew hostilities in round five.
The teams have managed one point apiece from four matches so far, and this Girona vs Levante prediction article offers insight into the likely outcome of this weekend's clash at Estadi Montilivi.
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Girona vs Levante prediction: Fifth time lucky for Girona
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- Since beating Alaves and Wolverhampton Wanderers in consecutive pre-season matches, Girona have now failed to win any of their last five games, losing four of them.
- This has largely been due to a defensive frailty that has seen Saturday's hosts concede in six straight outings for a combined 15 times.
- Levante's 2-2 draw last time out saw them snap a three-game losing streak, but their winless run has been extended to four matches.
- None of Girona's last 10 matches have yielded five cautions or more, while only one of Levante's last eight affairs has crossed that threshold.
Correct score prediction: Girona 2-1 Levante
Girona's 11 goals conceded are the most of any La Liga team this season, and it is unlikely they keep Levante from scoring.
Still, we are backing the home side to give their fans reason to cheer come the sound of the final whistle by claiming all three points.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Onus on Girona
- HOME: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.3%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
After coming within minutes of a first win of the campaign in their 1-1 stalemate against Celta Vigo, Girona have been backed to see off Levante with a win probability of 51.3%.
Courtesy of Vladyslav Vanat's opener last time out, Michel's men led from the 12th minute till second-half stoppage time when Borja Iglesias kept his nerve to convert a late penalty.
Like Girona, Levante were also guilty of throwing away a lead in their 2-2 draw against Real Betis at Ciudad de Valencia on Sunday.
Goals from Ivan Romero and Etta Eyong within the opening 10 minutes put Julian Calero's men in the driving seat before Cucho and Pablo Fornals netted in the closing stages of either half to force a share of the spoils.
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Most recent H2Hs: Levante well on top
Saturday's meeting will see Girona and Levante face off for the first time since 2019, but if history is anything to go by, the visitors should be full of confidence.
They are unbeaten in four straight matches against Girona and have come out on top in five of the most recent 10 meetings, losing just twice.
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Girona preview: Joel Roca a doubt after half-time substitution last time out
Roca lasted just 45 minutes in Girona's last outing, where he was replaced by Portu, and the 20-year-old's availability for Saturday continues to hang in the balance.
Also doubtful to feature for the hosts are Thomas Lemar (ankle) and Viktor Tsygankov (muscle).
However, Ricard Artero and Juan Carlos are confirmed absentees with ankle issues and are joined on the treatment table by fellow Spaniard David Lopez (muscle)
Predicted lineup: Gazzaniga(GK), Martinez, Reis, Blind, Moreno, Martin, Ounahi, Witsel, Asprilla, Vanat & Portu
Girona's last five matches:
- Celta Vigo 1-1 Girona (La Liga)
- Girona 0-2 Sevilla (La Liga)
- Villarreal 5-0 Girona (La Liga)
- Girona 1-3 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga)
- Napoli 3-2 Girona (Friendly)
Levante preview: Alan Matturro the sole injury concern
Matturo picked up a thigh injury back in early April and is still awaiting his first outing in Levante colours since joining from Genoa.
The Uruguayan is, however, closing in on a return to action after a five-month layoff.
Predicted lineup: Cunat(GK), Sanchez, Cabello, Elgezabal, Dela, Toljan, Brugue, Rey, Martinez, Alvarez & Romero
Levante's last five matches:
- Levante 2-2 Real Betis (La Liga)
- Elche 2-0 Levante (La Liga)
- Levante 2-3 Barcelona (La Liga)
- Alaves 2-1 Levante (La Liga)
- Auxerre 0-1 Levante (Friendly)
Player to watch – Vladyslav Vanat
Vanat needed just 12 minutes to open his Girona account against Celta Vigo, and while the Ukrainian's strike was not enough for all three points, his performance was a huge positive.
The 23-year-old scored 17 league goals for Dynamo Kyiv last season, which earned him a move to Catalonia on the penultimate day of the summer window.
He will now aim to further endear himself to supporters of his new team as he takes to the field for a home debut this weekend.