Betis vs Levante: H2H and match preview — May 23, 2026
On Saturday, May 23, the Estadio La Cartuja will host the final, 38th round clash of the Spanish La Liga between Betis and Levante. This fixture closes out the season for both teams: while the hosts have already achieved their main objectives, for the visitors, the season finale turns into a do-or-die battle for top-flight survival.
Betis, under the guidance of Manuel Pellegrini, are having a historic campaign. Despite a 1-3 defeat to Barcelona in the previous round, the Seville side have already clinched a Champions League spot for next season, ending a 21-year absence from Europe’s premier club competition. Pellegrini will surely want to give the home fans a stylish send-off to cap off a successful campaign, relying on the leadership of Isco and top scorer Cucho Hernández. The only notable squad concern is the questionable availability of Sergi Altimira, who missed the last away match.
Levante enter the final round fully mobilized. The team is finishing strong, boasting the league’s longest active winning streak with three victories in a row. Their latest win—a 2-0 triumph over direct rival Mallorca—lifted the "Frogs" to 42 points and 15th place, but the threat of relegation still looms. To guarantee safety, Levante need at least a draw in Seville. Their biggest hope up front will be young Carlos Espi, who has already netted 10 goals this season. However, the coaching staff face a selection headache due to key absences: Jeremie Toljan is out injured, while Roger Brugue misses out through suspension.
This promises to be an open contest. Betis, playing at home and free from pressure, will look to control possession and express themselves through their creative midfield. Levante, who only need a point, are unlikely to go all-out from the start, but Espi’s hot form and the team’s ability to strike on the counter make their attacks especially dangerous.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Betis have won three of the last five meetings, with one draw and one Levante victory
- Betis have claimed just three wins in their last ten games, drawing five times and conceding in eight matches
- Levante have won six of their last ten matches, losing only twice
Prediction
I expect an entertaining, end-to-end encounter: Betis have already secured their seasonal objectives, but Levante are still fighting for survival. My prediction: total goals over 2.5 at 1.7 odds
