Elche vs Levante Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

Granotas emerged victorious when these sides last met.

Elche are ready to battle it out against Levante in the matchweek 3 fixture of the 2025-26 LaLiga. Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero is all set to witness the intense contest between these clubs.

First against Real Betis, then against Atletico Madrid, Elche have been held to a draw in both of their first two LaLiga games of the new season. In both of these matches, Elche were trailing behind and then made a comeback to score equalisers. For the next game, they should be feeling confident as they will be at home.

Levante came up with a strong performance against FC Barcelona in their previous league encounter. Granotas shocked Blaugrana by scoring a couple of early goals, but Barca outplayed them in the end to win the match 3-2. The visitors also lost their opening game of the new season.

Kick-off:

• Location: Elche, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
• Date: Friday, August 29
• Kick-off Time: 11:00 p.m. IST
• Referee: Iosu Galech
• VAR: In use

Form:

Elche: D-D

Levante: L-L

Players to Watch

Rafa Mir (Elche)

Rafa Mir is going to play a crucial role in the attacking front for Elche in their upcoming LaLiga fixture. He is coming in after scoring a crucial equaliser in their previous league game against Atletico Madrid. Mir is going to be one of the main men in the final third for the hosts.

Ivan Romero (Levante)

The 24-year-old Spanish forward gave Levante an early lead against Barca by scoring an important goal. Ivan Romero will once again be seen as an important player in the attacking front for Granotas. The striker will be looking to step up and score a goal or two, so that he can lead his side to a win.

Match Facts

• Elche have drawn both of their last two league games.
• Levante are on a two-match losing streak.
• Granotas have not lost any of their last five games against Elche.

Elche vs Levante: Betting Tips and Odds

• Levante to win @47/18 vbet
• Ivan Romero to score @9/1 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @2/7 betway

Injury and Team News

Elche will be without the services of Adam Boayar and Yago Santiago as they are injured.

Alfonso Pastor, Alan Matturro and two other Levante players will not be in action due to their injuries. Jon Olasagasti might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 33

Elche won: 3

Levante won: 16

Draws: 14

Predicted Lineups

Elche predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)

Dituro (GK); Donald, Affengruber, Bigas; Núñez, Aguado, Febas, Valera; Mendoza; Rodríguez, Mir

Levante predicted lineup (5-4-1)

Cuñat (GK); Toljan, De la Fuente, Elgezabel, Cabello, Sánchez; Brugué, Martínez, Rey, Morales; Romero

Match Prediction

These Spanish clubs are ready to produce an interesting encounter here. Levante are likely to come out on top and defeat Elche in their next LaLiga 2025-25 clash.

Prediction: Elche 1-2 Levante

Telecast Details

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