Levante – Alavés: can either side end their barren run?
In Matchday 26 of Spain’s La Liga, Levante will host Alavés at home. The game will take place on Friday, 27 February, kicking off at 21:00 CET. I’m offering a betting tip for this encounter.
Levante – Alavés: match facts and head-to-head
- Levante are winless in their last five matches.
- Levante have lost their last four games.
- In four of their previous five matches, Levante failed to score.
- Levante have gone four consecutive matches without keeping a clean sheet.
- Alavés are without a win in four straight matches: two draws and two defeats.
- Alavés have conceded in seven successive games.
- Levante have the worst defence in La Liga with 44 goals conceded.
- Levante have lost 36% of their matches without scoring.
- Alavés beat Levante 2–1 in their last meeting.
Levante – Alavés: match preview
Levante currently sit in the La Liga relegation zone with 18 points after 25 rounds. They occupy 19th place, seven points adrift of the safety of 17th. The team’s form has been poor. They have failed to win any of their last five matches and have suffered four consecutive defeats. On top of that, Levante own the worst defensive record in La Liga, having conceded 44 goals. The situation is clearly troubling, and they must turn things around quickly if they are to remain in the fight for survival in the top flight.
Alavés are not much higher in the standings than Levante. The team have collected 27 points from 25 matches and sit 14th in the table. Their cushion above 18th place is just three points, meaning the battle for survival is far from over. Their recent run has also been underwhelming, as they are winless in four consecutive matches, recording two draws and two defeats. A victory is crucial if they are to avoid being dragged into the very heart of the relegation scrap.
Probable Lineups
- Levante: Ryan; Toljan, Dela, Matturro, Sanchez; Rey, Olasagasti; Tunde, Alvarez, V Garcia; Romero
- Alavés: Sivera; Otto, Tenaglia, Parada, Yusi; Perez, Ibanez, Blanco, Alena; Martinez, Boye
Prediction
Two sides stuck near the foot of the table, with the survival battle in full swing. I suggest backing under 2.5 goals.
