Levante vs Athletic: H2H, prediction and probable lineups — November 29, 2025
On Saturday, November 29, as part of La Liga's Matchday 14, Levante will host Athletic Bilbao. Read on for a detailed breakdown of both teams’ form and a match prediction.
Match preview
Levante are going through a serious slump. The team hasn't won any of their last five matches, suffering four defeats in that span. Their only draw came against Mallorca—a direct rival in the league table.
In the previous round, Julián Calero Fernández's side had a real chance to bring home a positive result from their clash with Valencia, but they conceded a decisive goal in the dying moments. Levante now find themselves in the relegation zone, with just nine points to their name.
Special mention must be made of the dip in form of Etta Eyong—the standout star of the early rounds in La Liga. After a blistering start, netting four goals in five matches, the forward has scored just once since, which has clearly impacted the team's results.
Athletic come into this fixture on the back of a grueling away trip to the Czech Republic, where the Basques played out a goalless draw with Slavia in the Champions League. Their European campaign has been far from ideal: only four points from five matches so far.
In La Liga, Ernesto Valverde’s men are also struggling—just one win in their last five fixtures, along with three defeats. This poor run has dropped them down to eighth place, now four points adrift of the European qualification spots. To make matters worse, Athletic will be without suspended Oihan Sancet, who saw red against Barcelona, and Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta, who is sidelined due to yellow card accumulation.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Levante have lost three matches in a row.
- Levante have conceded goals in six consecutive games.
- Athletic have conceded first in five of their last seven matches.
- In their last ten meetings, Athletic have a clear advantage: the Basques have won six, Levante have managed only one victory, and three games ended in a draw.
- Their most recent encounter ended in a 3-1 win for Athletic Bilbao.
Probable lineups
- Levante: Ryan - Toljan, Moreno, Elguezabal, Sánchez - Álvarez, Arriaga, Rey, Brugué - Romero, Eyong
- Athletic: Simón - Gorosabel, Vivian, Laporte, Berchiche - Vesga, Jauregizar, Navarro - Berenguer, Williams, Guruzeta
Prediction
I believe this match won’t see many goals. In head-to-head clashes between these sides, the total score rarely goes high—only their last game saw four goals. Moreover, both teams are in a situation where every point is crucial, so neither will want to take unnecessary risks. Expect a cagey contest with few clear-cut chances. My prediction: under 2.5 goals.
