{"id":1425771,"date":"2026-01-22T10:07:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T10:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1425771"},"modified":"2026-01-22T10:07:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T10:07:03","slug":"match-preview-levante-vs-elche-23-01-26-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-levante-vs-elche-23-01-26-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Levante vs Elche: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Levante<\/a> welcome Elche<\/a> to Estadio Ciudad de Valencia on Friday, 23 January, for a clash that pits a side struggling near the foot of the table against a more cohesive, possession-based Elche unit aiming to push up the La Liga<\/a> standings. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With both teams averaging over a goal per game and their last five head-to-heads split evenly, the match promises intrigue for fans and bettors alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on recent form, attacking metrics, and head-to-head trends, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Elche\u2019s attacking output and a goals-focused market, given both sides\u2019 defensive numbers and the statistical edge Elche hold in shot accuracy and creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Elche to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/8 @ Bet365<\/a>
(42.1%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nElche have scored more, conceded fewer, and boast higher accuracy (47.8% shots on target) than Levante. Their ball retention (59% avg possession) and passing (86.7% accuracy) suggest control, while Levante\u2019s win rate is just 16%.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\nEvens @ SkyBet<\/a>
(50.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth sides average over a goal per match and have defensive vulnerabilities (Levante 32 conceded, Elche 26). Four of the last five H2Hs have seen both score, with 10 goals split evenly across those games.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Elche\u2019s measured, possession-heavy approach is reflected in their standing \u2013 8th, with a +1 goal difference, compared to Levante\u2019s 19th and a -11 deficit. Levante\u2019s low win rate and minus goal difference highlight their struggles, while Elche\u2019s consistency sees them with more than double the points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Elche<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Levante<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n-11<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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