LiontipsEspanyol vs Levante. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
A relegation to Segunda didn't become a catastrophe for Espanyol, team managed to earn a promotion back to La Liga in the first season. Team got off to a turbulent start in La Liga - Catalan side lacks consistency, but so far team sits comfortably at the mid-table.
In 16 rounds The Budgerigars recorded five victories and five draws, which brought them 20 points and an 11th spot in the standings. After a victory over Real Sociedad (1:0) team from Barcelona suffered a 0:1 defeat to Rayo Vallecano.
Dimata, Merida, Lopez, Gil and Vadillo won't feature in this match.
Levante put up a brilliant performance in the previous season, team was looking good in the Spanish Cup and in La Liga, but in the second half of the season team lost focus and eventually earned a spot only in the lower half of the table. Club failed to improve the situation in the new season.
After 16 rounds The Frogs are still winless - visitors got only eight points out of eight draws and, quite predictably, team lies at the bottom of the standings. After a defeat to Betis (1:3) Valencians drew to Osasuna (0:0).
Melero, Postigo and Miramon won't feature in the match.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 out of 5 most recent matches of Espanyol
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorrect score 0:0
2 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches ended in a draw
Tip and bets
Espanyol are out of form now, but team has a serious potential. Levante are in a terrible situation now, they need to strengthen the squad as soon as possible. We think that Catalan team will get advantage out of Frogs' current condition. We are expecting a number of goal opportunities, because both teams are in a desperate need of points.
Our prediction - total over 2,5 goals
We think that visitors won't be able to withstand in this match. Barcelona club is looking confident at home, they got off to a great start. The Budgerigars should be able to get the three points in the match against an underdog, who is going all the way down to Segunda.
Our second bet is on Espanyol to win
