LiontipsLevante vs Valencia. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
In the previous season Levante put up an impressive display and achieved a solid result, but towards the end of La Liga tournament Valencians got into a slump.
The Frogs completely failed the start of a new La Liga campaign and on October club's board decided to change a head coach. Javier Pereira was brought in to change the situation, but failed to do so and was sacked on November 30. Now a 36-year old Italian manager Alessio Lisciis in charge of the team.
After 17 rounds of the current season The Granotes have no victories and eight draws, which brought only eight points and a 20th spot in the standings. In five most recent rounds team picked up only two points, getting draws out of matches against Athletic (0:0) and Osasuna (0:0). On December 11, hosts suffered a dissapointing defeat to Espanyol (3:4).
Team's start in the Spanish Cup turned out to be unsuccessful. After an easy victory over Huracan Melilla (8:0) in the first match team was suddenly beaten by a modest Alcoyano (3:4 on pens) in the second stage.
Mustafi, Postigo and Son are on team's injuried list. Radoja is isolated due to coronavirus.
Valencia are going through a process of building the new stadium and team is rebuilding as well. In the previous season team failed to clinch a spot in the European competitions, but there is a chance to improve the result in the new season.
Jose Bordalas' men got off to a great start in the Spanish Cup, Oranges beat Utrillas (3:0) in the first round and team needed extra-time to beat a modest Arenteiro (3:1 a.e.t.) in the next match.
The Bats got off to a solid start in the new season, now they are close to the Top-6, which is the European competitions zone. In 17 rounds visitors recorded six victories and seven draws, which brought 25 points and an 8th spot in the standings.
After a string of three draws Valencians beat Elche (2:1) and Celta (2:1). Team has some problems with the defensive line, they conceded more goals than any other Top-10 team in the league.
Foulquier, Lato, Gomez, Wass and Gabriel Paulistaare on team's injuried list. Aldereteis isolated due to a coronavirus.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of Levante
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 out of 6 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 6
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of the visitors
СтавкаCorrect score 0:1
This bet played in two most recent head-to-head matches
Tip and bets
In this match we will place a bet on the visitors, they have a better squad and an advantage in head-to-head matches. Levante are going down and so far it is uncertain, how The Frogs are going to get out of the slump.
Both teams are hampered by injuries, it can affect the result. But we think that The Bats will be more successful in this match due to their experience.
Our prediction - Valencia to win
We think that both teams will be motivated for the Valencian derby, opponents will be focused on defense, so in our opinion, the outcome of the match will be decided by one goal.
Our second bet is on Valencia to win by one goal
