Espanyol vs Levante: prediction, H2H and probable lineups — 27.04.2026
One of the headline clashes of this La Liga matchday will take place on Monday at the RCDE Stadium in Cornellà de Llobregat, where Espanyol host Levante. The Catalans are still searching for their first victory of 2026, while the visitors arrive with fierce motivation to escape the relegation zone.
Match preview
Espanyol put together a strong first half of the season and, for a while, looked like a genuine contender for European competition. But since their 2-1 win over Athletic in December, the Catalans have hit a wall: Manolo González's squad have yet to taste victory in 2026.
The worries have only deepened in recent weeks: a 0-1 loss to Rayo Vallecano marked their fourth defeat in the last five rounds. Officially, Espanyol sit 12th, but the gap to the relegation zone is a slender four points, turning this home clash with a direct rival from the lower half of the table into a true test of character and nerves.
Levante are inside the danger zone, but in terms of current form, they’re looking far livelier than most of their basement-dwelling rivals. Luis Castro's side have won three of their last four La Liga matches, including back-to-back victories over Getafe and Sevilla, and now sit just three points shy of the coveted 17th spot.
On the road, the visitors are hardly hopeless: 12 points from 15 away games is a respectable return for a team fighting for survival. The suspension of Iván Romero is a blow, but Carlos Espi, with eight goals this season, remains the player through whom Levante can punish Espanyol’s jittery defence.
Probable lineups
- Espanyol: Dmitrović, El Hilali, Riedl, Cabrera, Romero, Urko González, Terrats, Ngong, Expósito, Dolan, Kike García.
- Levante: Ryan, Toljan, Moreno, de la Fuente, Sánchez, Víctor García, Olasgasti, Raguber, Martínez, Álvarez, Espi.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Espanyol haven’t tasted victory since December, when they beat Athletic 2-1.
- Levante have won three of their last four La Liga matches, including clashes with Getafe and Sevilla.
- The first meeting this season ended 1-1, and Levante haven’t beaten Espanyol since June 2020.
Prediction
Espanyol will be playing at home and simply have to show more aggression than in recent rounds, as their prolonged winless streak is no longer just a statistic but a psychological burden. The return of Urko González should bring more balance to the midfield, while Kike García remains the main target in the box. Still, Levante are in better form and are not coming to sit back - they’re hunting for points to fuel their survival battle. The visitors have fresh confidence after wins over Getafe and Sevilla, while the hosts are struggling with nerves, making it hard to call them clear favourites.
