Levante are inconsistent, while Athletic have found their rhythm: prediction for Levante vs Athletic Bilbao
The sixth-round La Liga clash between Levante and Athletic Bilbao will take place on September 16 at the Ciutat de València Stadium. The hosts have collected five points and sit 13th, while the Basque side have seven points and occupy ninth place.
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Levante: a potent attack alternating with defensive lapses
Luís Castro's team began the campaign with a 3-0 defeat to Espanyol, then picked up five points from their next three matches. Their 5-2 home victory over Betis stands out in particular, showing that Levante can be extremely dangerous going forward.
In the previous round, the hosts lost 4-2 to Barcelona. In addition, the team still cannot count on Karl Etta Eyong, while Alejandro Priego's participation remains in doubt.
Athletic Bilbao: seven points from their last three matches
After two defeats at the start of the season, Ernesto Valverde's side noticeably stepped up their game. Athletic beat Celta 2-0 and Atlético 3-0 in succession before drawing 1-1 with Elche.
The head-to-head record also favors the visitors: the Basque side have not lost to Levante in their last 11 meetings, winning eight of them. In February this year, Athletic won the matchup 4-2.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Athletic have collected seven points from their last three league matches.
- Levante have not beaten the Basque side since December 2018.
- Athletic have recorded eight wins and three draws in their last 11 head-to-head matches.
The visitors are in more convincing form: prediction for Levante vs Athletic Bilbao
Levante are capable of causing problems at home and have already shown plenty of attacking firepower this season. However, the hosts' defense remains inconsistent, which is particularly dangerous against the visitors' quick wide players.
Athletic have noticeably improved after their poor start and now look like the more composed team. If the Basque side maintain their current level, they have a strong chance of taking all three points.
