Levante vs Athletic Prediction 21 October 2026
🔊 Levante have scored seven goals and conceded six across their last two home matches. Luis Castro's side beat Betis 5-2, then threw themselves into an open shootout with Barcelona and lost 4-2. There is clearly nothing dull about football at the Ciutat de València right now.
Athletic arrive in calmer shape. After wins over Celta and Atlético, the Basques drew 1-1 with Elche. Over the last three La Liga rounds they have picked up seven points and conceded just one goal.
Head-to-Head
📊 History favours Athletic. Across 32 meetings, the Basques have won 21, Levante have won 6, and 5 have ended in draws. The average total is 2.78 goals per match.
Last season Athletic took both fixtures: 2-0 in Valencia and 4-2 in Bilbao. That second result is much closer to the kind of football Levante are playing now: the hosts are willing to push forward, but they regularly pay the price for the space left in behind.
Head-to-head statistics Levante - Athletic
Levante UD Team Overview
After five rounds, Valencia's side have one win, two draws and two defeats, with a goal difference of 7:9. They play particularly open football at home. After beating Betis 5-2, they didn't shut up shop even against Barcelona, and with the score at 0-3 they kept attacking, pulling it back to the minimum deficit before the Catalans added a fourth late on.
Luis Castro was satisfied with the quality of football despite the defeat, noting that the team had created enough chances. The manager himself acknowledges that, following a large number of changes in the summer, Levante are still far from their best. At the moment the rawness is showing in defence, but going forward the club are causing problems even for the favourites.
Match Results: Levante UD
Athletic Bilbao Team Overview
The Basques have the same scoring return - seven goals in five rounds, but only six conceded. After a poor start, the team improved noticeably: 2-0 against Celta, 3-0 against Atlético and 1-1 against Elche. That last result was the only disappointment - Athletic had enough chances to win.
Edin Terzić was unhappy with how his players occupied the penalty area and chose their moments to shoot in the fifth round. According to media reports, that aspect was specifically worked on in training ahead of the trip to Valencia. Given how much space the current Levante side tend to leave, there may be an opportunity to put those issues right in the upcoming match.
Match Results: Athletic Bilbao
Latest news
Levante UD
🚑 Karl Etta-Eyong and Alejandro Primo are not fit for this match.
Athletic Bilbao
❌ Dani Vivian will definitely miss the match. Gorka Guruzeta and Peio Canales Urtasun are in partial training, but a decision on whether they will be included in the squad will be made closer to kick-off. Iñaki Williams will also be assessed again before the match.
⚽ Goals Prediction
Levante have scored seven goals but conceded nine - their matches average 3.2 goals. Things have been particularly lively in their home games against Betis and Barça. Athletic are keeping pace - the club has scored six times in their last three matchdays. The Basques look stronger defensively, but the Valencians have already shown that at home they are not prepared to sit back, even against favourites. And the number of goals Levante have conceded suggests plenty of opportunities for the visitors to get on the scoresheet. Our pick: Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.67*.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Athletic have earned 32 corners in five matchdays - an average of 6.4 per game. They have cleared the 4.5 mark in four of those five matches. The picture is similar from Levante's opponents' perspective - four of the five teams they have faced have won at least five corners against them. Athletic's recent matches show that even when they struggle to convert, their attacks end in deliveries and blocked shots. Against a side that has already allowed opponents to earn 28 corners, those averages should hold. Our pick: Athletic Club Team Total Corners - Over 4.5 at 1.65*.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
The disciplinary gap at the start of the season is exactly twofold: Levante have five yellow cards, Athletic have ten. In five matchdays, the hosts have never received more bookings than their opponents - they have come off worse three times and drawn level twice. The visitors are no strangers to physical matches - in three of their five matchdays they have picked up at least two cards. Away from home against a quick Levante side, they will likely face even more work off the ball. We are taking Athletic Club to Receive More Yellow Cards - Handicap (0) at 1.85*.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
Levante are playing with too much attacking intent at home right now to expect a cautious approach from them. Athletic are arriving in good form and are capable of punishing the hosts for that openness. The Valencia side have enough attacking ambition to get at least one goal back, while the Basques have the squad quality and current form to score twice. Predicted score: 1-2. Main bet: Total Goals - Over 2.5.
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Betting Tips: Levante UD - Athletic Bilbao
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