Sparks will fly as two Valencia-based sides go toe-to-toe with each other in the 21st round of La Liga at Ciudad de Valencia on Friday, 23 January 2026.
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Levante vs Elche predictions: Visitors to draw first blood
Key stats
- Elche opened the scoring in five of their last six matches.
- Levante conceded first in five of their last six games.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in eight of Levante's last nine matches.
Correct score prediction: Levante 1-1 Elche
While Levante are still hunting for their first home win of the season, Elche have not won an away game this campaign.
Interestingly, Elche's last two La Liga matches ended in stalemates, while Levante's last two home games ended 1-1.
Keeping in mind that the spoils were shared in four of Elche's last six trips to this stadium, we believe that these teams will be on level terms at the end of this match.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Levante priced as favourites
- HOME: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite having a two-goal lead with just over 15 minutes left, Elche were unable to defeat Sevilla last weekend, as they conceded two late goals. Eder Sarabia’s men are now on a four-match winless streak across all competitions, and this will be their third encounter against another Valencia-based team in five games.
On the other hand, Levante's three-match unbeaten run ended with a 2-0 defeat at Real Madrid last weekend. They have won five matches across all competitions this season, and all five wins were on the road.
Ahead of this skirmish, Elche are ninth in La Liga, while Levante are battling relegation in 19th place.
Keeping that in mind, Levante are the expected winners at 11/8 (2.38). Teams with these odds generally have a 42.1% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that Elche drew first blood in five of their last six matches, Elche to score first has an appealing look at 11/10 (2.10). That one has a 47.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Elche to complete the sweep?
Although Levante suffered a 2-0 defeat in the reverse fixture, they have had a solid track record against Elche, losing only once in their last eight H2Hs (W3, D3).
It is also worth mentioning that both teams were promoted from La Liga 2 at the end of the previous season.
Spain La Liga 29/08/25
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Spain Segunda 10/05/25
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Spain Segunda 16/11/24
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Europe Friendlies 10/08/24
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Spain Segunda 24/03/24
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Levante preview: Still eyeing their first home win
Levante will enter Friday’s contest against Elche without Diego Pampin (muscle), Victor Garcia (hamstring), Roger Brugue (knee), and Unai Elgezabal (knee) due to injury issues.
The hosts will rely on Etta Eyong up front, while Ivan Romero and Kareem Tunde provide support from the flanks.
Predicted lineup: Ryan (GK), Toljan, Dela, Matturro, Sanchez, Vencedor, Martinez, Alvarez, Tunde, Romero & Eyong.
Last five matches
- Real Madrid 2-0 Levante
- Levante 1-1 Espanyol
- Sevilla 0-3 Levante
- Levante 1-1 Real Sociedad
- Cultural Leonesa 1-0 Levante
Elche preview: Mir still sidelined
Elche are expected to be without the services of Pedro Bigas (knee), John Donald (knock), Hector Fort (shoulder), Rafa Mir (muscle), and Alvaro Nunez (knock) for this away game.
Uruguay international Alvaro Rodriguez has not scored in his last four matches, but the 21-year-old is still expected to lead the line for the visitors here as he looks to return to scoring ways.
Predicted lineup: Pena (GK), Josan, Chust, Affengruber, Petrot, Valera, Neto, Aguado, Febas, Diangana & Rodriguez.
Last five matches
- Elche 2-2 Sevilla
- Real Betis 2-1 Elche
- Valencia 1-1 Elche
- Elche 1-3 Villarreal
- Elche 4-0 Rayo Vallecano
Player to watch: Martim Neto
Martim Neto set up the first goal in Elche's 2-2 draw with Sevilla last weekend. The former Benfica midfielder has been impressive of late, with three goal contributions in his last four La Liga assignments. He will be called upon to provide goals on Friday night.