Espanyol vs Levante Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest La Liga Odds for Sunday, August 16th Opener
Eighth-placed Espanyol prepare to host tenth-placed Levante in their LaLiga season opener. Read our full match preview, predicted lineups, team news, and betting tips.
OC Staff - August 16, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT
2 minEspanyol vs Levante: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
As the new LaLiga campaign gets underway, eighth-placed Espanyol prepare to host tenth-placed Levante in their season opener. The clash is scheduled for Sunday 16th August 2026 at 17:00 UTC, taking place at Espanyol's home ground, where both teams will be eager to kick off their league journey with a positive result.
Espanyol vs Levante Form
The hosts approach this fixture following a mixed pre-season, concluding with a 3-1 defeat away to Coventry City. Over their last six friendlies, the Catalan side registered two wins, three draws, and one loss. Meanwhile, the visitors suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Villarreal in their last match, concluding a pre-season of three wins and three defeats. Crucially, the home side can take confidence from the fact that Espanyol are undefeated in their last 6 matches against Levante in all competitions.
Espanyol vs Levante Head to Head
The last meeting between these two teams in April 2026 ended in a cagey 0-0 draw. Over their last six encounters, the home side has dominated this fixture, remaining unbeaten with three wins and three draws. This run includes a thrilling 4-3 home victory in December 2021 and a commanding 4-1 away win in September 2023. This dominant streak means Espanyol are undefeated in their last 6 matches against Levante in all competitions, giving them a clear psychological edge.
Espanyol vs Levante Odds
Espanyol vs Levante Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Sunday, August 16th, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN+, ESPN Deportes
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Espanyol vs Levante Probable Lineups
Espanyol (4-2-3-1): Dmitrovic; Hinojo, Cabrera, Núñez, Hilali; Expósito, Zárate; Hernández, Cala, Dolan; Fernández
Levante (4-5-1): Ryan; Sánchez, Fuente, Mandi, Pérez; Cortés, Álvarez, Rey, Olasagasti, García; Romero
The hosts' 4-2-3-1 relies on Expósito and Zárate to anchor the midfield and feed Cala. In contrast, the visitors' defensive 4-5-1 aims to congest the middle, using Rey and Álvarez to disrupt play and launch counters to Romero.
Espanyol vs Levante Team News
The hosts have some significant injury concerns. Javi Puado is still recovering from a serious knee injury and is not expected to return until November, while Kike Garcia is ruled out until December. Levante, on the other hand, have a healthy squad but will be without Roger Brugue, who is serving the second match of a suspension carried over from last season.
Espanyol vs Levante Match Facts
- Espanyol are undefeated in their last 6 matches against Levante in all competitions.
Prediction: Espanyol 1-1 Levante
While both teams will want to start the season with a win, a tight encounter is on the cards. The hosts struggled at home last season, with only four sides picking up fewer points on their own turf, but they ended the campaign unbeaten in their final three matches. The visitors narrowly avoided relegation term, finishing level on points with 18th place, but showed great resilience by winning three of their last four games. Given that both league meetings between these sides last season ended in draws, another stalemate is highly likely. A 1-1 draw seems the most realistic outcome.
Best Bet: Under 2.5 Goals (-138) Click here to get the best odds at Bet365 Sportsbook
With both teams eager to avoid an opening-day defeat and their last meeting ending goalless, a cagey affair is expected. Under 2.5 goals represents the best betting angle, as both sides are likely to prioritize defensive stability in this opening fixture.
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