Levante vs Athletic Prediction 29 November 2025
🔈 Can the Basques edge closer to the European competition spots by the end of La Liga's 14th round? Saturday's intriguing fixture features Levante taking on Athletic at the "Ciutat de València". The clubs have different ambitions for the season, yet both find themselves far from achieving them. While the Frogs remain in the relegation zone, the Lions, due to their inconsistency, currently cannot count on qualifying for continental tournaments. Despite being an away game, bookmakers slightly favor Ernesto Valverde's side, relying on their experience and solid roster.
Head-to-Head
📊 Across the last nine head-to-head matches in all competitions, the "Basques" remain unbeaten against the "Frogs". The last time the Valencia-based club tasted victory was during the 2018/19 La Liga season, when Levante managed to thrash their opponents at home (3-0). Let's note the average scoring rate for each side over their previous 10 encounters: Levante with 1.1, Athletic with 1.6.
Head-to-head statistics Levante - Athletic
Levante UD Team Overview
🔵 The La Liga newcomers have faced the expected challenges along their journey - a lack of squad depth that prevents them from achieving consistent results. Over the past five rounds, the "Frogs" have been unable to secure a victory. This disheartening streak has forced the Valencia-based club to put in maximum effort to escape the relegation zone. One of the key factors contributing to their unsatisfactory results is an unbalanced defense, conceding an average of 1.85 goals per match (19th in the league). Moreover, "Ciudad de Valencia" has yet to witness a home victory this season, with just 1 draw and 4 losses (the worst record in the league).
🔴 In the previous round of the national championship, Levante visited "Mestalla" to compete in the "Valencian Derby." Despite Julian Calero's squad's efforts to mirror their opponent's tactical setup and exploit their weaknesses, numerous inconsistencies led to a 0-1 defeat. The lack of attacking ideas is evident from their expected goals tally of just 0.72. The main attacking force for the "Frogs" this season has been Etta Eyong, who has scored 5 goals and provided 1 assist in 10 league matches.
Match Results: Levante UD
Athletic Bilbao Team Overview
🔴 The "Lions" are expected to undergo a drastic change in their fortunes soon, as just one win in their last six matches across all competitions is unsatisfactory for anyone associated with the club. Currently, the Basque side sit 8th in the La Liga standings, trailing the European qualification spots by four points. It's worth noting Athletic's dismal scoring stats-averaging only 0.92 goals per game, ranking 17th in the league. Their away form is equally concerning, with just one victory in six attempts.
⚪ In their latest league outing, Athletic suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat at the newly renovated Camp Nou. Throughout the match, the "Lions" struggled to move the ball effectively, with a high number of misplaced passes leading to frequent turnovers and counterattacks from the "Blaugrana." A straight red card for Oihan Sancet in the 54th minute shattered their tactical plan and dashed any hopes of a positive result. Now, Ernesto Valverde's men are expected to show they've worked on their mistakes by the upcoming Saturday.
Match Results: Athletic Bilbao
Latest news
Levante UD
🎤 Ahead of the clash with Athletic, Spanish defender Dela attended the press conference: "We've turned the page on last weekend's match because it's behind us now, and this Saturday we face another great opponent. Last year's promotion was primarily due to what we achieved at home, turning the 'Ciudad de Valencia' into a fortress. We understand that to achieve our goals, we need to make our home ground a stronghold, and we'll do everything possible to create those positive feelings on Saturday and secure our first home victory. I'm eager to see the match, to see our stadium as it has been recently, to continue in this spirit with our fans and team, and finally get that first home win."
❌ The participation of Carlos Espejo (hamstring injury) and Pablo Martinez (ankle injury) remains doubtful for the upcoming match.
Athletic Bilbao
🎤 Ahead of the upcoming round of La Liga fixtures, Ernesto Valverde spoke to the media: "This is a crucial moment, with matches coming thick and fast. Moreover, they are getting tougher because of the opponents we face, but we must cope. We treat all of them with the same seriousness. As for La Liga, we started the season very well, but then there was a dip. I believe we can always compete in some way. Our goal is to keep collecting points. We are Athletic, a team that's hard to beat, and that's where our focus lies. We want to rely on our strengths that have brought us to where we are now. You work on similar things but also aim to correct specific mistakes that can tip the balance one way or another."
❌ Athletic's injury list is extensive. The coaching staff will have to do without the services of Iñaki Williams (groin injury), Marwan Sanadi (knee injury), Beñat Prados (knee injury), Unai Eguiluz (knee injury), Oihan Sancet (suspension), and Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta (suspension).
⚽ Goal Prediction
It's worth noting that in 5 of Levante's last 7 matches, there have been at least 3 goals scored. Also, the average goal tally in their head-to-head encounters stands at around 2.9 goals per game. Both the "Frogs" and the "Lions" struggle defensively, often making positional errors and conceding scoring opportunities. Our editorial choice is over 2 goals total.
🚩 Corner Prediction
When considering a bet on corners, it's crucial to note that Levante players have allowed an average of around 8.1 corners per game this season. Athletic, on the other hand, consistently look to exploit their attacking prowess, earning about 5.7 corner kicks per match. Given these statistical trends, we suggest the following betting option: Athletic's individual corner total over 4.5.
Editorial Prediction
This matchup features two struggling teams who have yet to fully realize their potential this season. Defensive issues for both the "Frogs" and the "Basques" are particularly noteworthy, and the visiting side is further hampered by squad imbalances due to personnel challenges. Given these factors, we anticipate a high-scoring affair, with a final score of 2-2 being a realistic outcome. The key bet here is on total goals over 2.
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Betting Tips: Levante UD - Athletic Bilbao
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