Atletico Madrid welcome Levante to the Metropolitano this weekend, with the hosts looking to extend their impressive run in the league. The match, scheduled for Saturday at 5:30pm, sees a high-flying Atletico side face a Levante team struggling to find form. Find our match preview and best bets below
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on the season’s stats and recent meetings, our analysis points towards a strong performance from Atletico Madrid. We’re most confident in a home win, given Atletico’s attacking efficiency and Levante’s defensive issues. Here are our top betting recommendations for this clash:
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Alvarez Anytime Goalscorer | 4/5 @ Bet365 (55.6%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Alvarez leads with 7 goals, 53% shot accuracy and a big xG overperformance. |
| Both Teams to Score: No | 3/4 @ Bet365 (57.1%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Levante have failed to score in 4 of last 10 H2Hs; Atletico have 4 clean sheets this season. |
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Season Form & Standings
2025/26 season to date. Atletico Madrid have been one of the league’s most effective sides, sitting in 4th place with a strong +11 goal difference after 11 matches. Levante, meanwhile, are struggling in 16th, conceding an average of nearly 2 goals per match and with just two wins to their name. Heres how the teams stack up so far:
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atletico Madrid | 4 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 10 | +11 | 22 |
| Levante | 16 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 20 | -5 | 9 |
Potential Match-Winners
- Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid): 7 goals in 11 games, an outstanding 53.3% shot accuracy, and regularly outperforms his xG. He is the focal point of Atletico’s attack and a serious threat to Levante’s shaky defence.
- Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid): Renowned for his link-up play, Griezmann contributes to Atletico’s high assist count and helps control tempo in the final third.
- José Luis Morales (Levante): One of Levante’s more experienced attackers, Morales will need to make the most of limited chances against a resolute Atletico backline.
Head-to-Head: Last 10 Meetings
Atletico Madrid have enjoyed the better of recent encounters, winning five of the last ten clashes, with Levante taking just two. Draws have been common, but the momentum and quality edge clearly belong to the hosts.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 16/02/22 | Atlético Madrid 0-1 Levante | Primera División |
| 28/10/21 | Levante 2-2 Atlético Madrid | Primera División |
| 20/02/21 | Atlético Madrid 0-2 Levante | Primera División |
| 17/02/21 | Levante 1-1 Atlético Madrid | Primera División |
| 23/06/20 | Levante 0-1 Atlético de Madrid | Primera División |
| 04/01/20 | Atlético de Madrid 2-1 Levante | Primera División |
| 18/05/19 | Levante 2-2 Atlético de Madrid | Primera División |
| 13/01/19 | Atlético de Madrid 1-0 Levante | Primera División |
| 15/04/18 | Atlético de Madrid 3-0 Levante | Primera División |
| 25/11/17 | Levante 0-5 Atlético de Madrid | Primera División |
Conclusion
Given Atletico Madrid’s clinical attack, solid defence, and dominant head-to-head record against Levante, the hosts are clear favourites to take all three points. The key question: can Levante’s under-fire defence withstand Alvarez and company, or will Atletico justify their status as strong favourites? Our selection is to back Julian Alvarez in the anytime scorer market at just under even money with most bookmakers.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
