Levante host Athletic Club at the Estadi Ciutat de València on Saturday, 29 November, with kick-off scheduled for 5:30 PM.
The home side face a stern test as they look to reverse their poor run of form against a traditionally dominant opponent. Athletic Club’s strong head-to-head record and more consistent performances this season set the stage for a clash between a team seeking survival and one eyeing a push up the table.
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on a blend of current season stats and historical trends, here are our top betting recommendations for this fixture. We’re particularly confident in backing Athletic Club to win given their recent success in this matchup and Levante’s defensive vulnerabilities.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Club to Win | 6/5 @ Bet365 (45.5%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Backed by 6 wins in last 10 H2H and Levante’s 19th place woes. |
| Both Teams to Score – Yes | 10/11 @ Bet365 (52.4%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Levante concede nearly 2 per game; both sides create big chances. |
Odds correct at the time of writing.
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Season Form & Standings
Levante’s struggles are reflected in their 19th-place standing, with just two wins and the league’s second-worst defence, conceding 24 in 13. Athletic Club sit mid-table, outperforming Levante on most defensive and possession metrics despite scoring fewer goals overall.
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levante | 19 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 24 | -8 | 9 |
| Athletic Club | 8 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 17 | -5 | 17 |
Potential Match-Winners
Neither team features a league-leading scorer or creator, underlining their collective approach. For Levante, attackers like Ivan Romero and José Luis Morales must make the most of limited service (Levante average just 38.95% possession, 77.6% pass accuracy). Athletic Club’s best hopes lie with Alejandro Berenguer and Nico Williams, both of whom offer pace and directness, supported by midfield creators like Oihan Sancet. Athletic’s 15 big chances created and 12 goals suggest they are slightly underperforming their xG (15.33), while Levante have created more big chances (23) but missed 22—efficiency in the final third could decide this.
Head-to-Head: Last 5 Meetings
Athletic Club have dominated recent encounters, winning 6 of the last 10 and taking 3 of the last 5. Levante have only managed two wins in that span, and their last home victory over Athletic was several years ago.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 07/03/22 | Athletic Club 3-1 Levante | Primera División |
| 19/11/21 | Levante 0-0 Athletic Club | Primera División |
| 26/02/21 | Levante 1-1 Athletic Club | Primera División |
| 18/10/20 | Athletic Club 2-0 Levante | Primera División |
| 12/07/20 | Levante 1-2 Athletic Club | Primera División |
Conclusion
Will Athletic Club extend their dominance over Levante and capitalise on the hosts’ defensive problems? With Levante’s backline leaking goals and Athletic’s tradition of grinding out results in this fixture, all signs point toward the visitors. Back Athletic Club to win at 6/5 (45.5%), but keep an eye on the goals markets for extra value if defence is shaky on both sides.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.