Levante vs Atletico Madrid Prediction 31 January 2026
🔊 Can the "Frogs" pose a significant threat to Diego Simeone's squad? One of the standout fixtures in Saturday's La Liga schedule is the clash between Levante and Atletico Madrid at the "Ciutat de Valencia." The clubs are at opposite ends of the league table-Levante are fighting for survival in the relegation zone, while "Los Colchoneros" are still aiming to challenge for the title. Despite playing away, the bookmakers give the visitors threefold odds of winning.
Head-to-Head
📊 Let's break down the outcomes from the last 10 head-to-head matches: Levante have claimed victory twice, there have been 3 draws, and Atletico have emerged victorious 5 times. In the first round of the current La Liga season, the "Colchoneros" secured a commanding 3-1 win. Antoine Griezmann played a pivotal role in that triumph for the capital club, netting a brace. Notably, the average goals scored per team over these past 10 encounters stand at 1.4 for Atletico compared to 1 for Levante.
Head-to-head statistics Levante - Atletico Madrid
Levante UD Team Overview
🔵 The Valencia-based club remains far from escaping the relegation zone, trailing by 5 points from the crucial 17th spot. Interestingly, it's on home turf where the "Frogs" drop most of their points, having secured only 6 from 9 matches- the worst in the league. Let's take a look at Levante's average stats: they score 1.2 goals per game while conceding 1.7. With Luis Castro's arrival, there's a glimmer of hope that the team can achieve their objectives. The Portuguese coach has simplified the tactical approach, placing greater emphasis on team synergy.
🔴 In their last La Liga outing, Levante managed to overcome fellow newcomer Elche (3-2). This first home victory of the season was a huge celebration for the local fans. Notably, the "Frogs" proved they can play from a position of strength, as evidenced by the shot count: 26 to 6 in Levante’s favor. However, they only clinched the win in the 96th minute thanks to Alan Matturro's efforts. Over the last five La Liga matches, the "Frogs" have suffered just one defeat-against Real Madrid (0-2). Levante's top scorer remains Carl Etta Eyong, with a tally of 6 goals and 3 assists in this season's campaign.
Match Results: Levante UD
Atletico Madrid Team Overview
🔴 Diego Simeone, despite his unique ability to keep the team in top form over the years, continues to face criticism. This season, Los Colchoneros are content with sitting third in the league standings, still within striking distance of the title. However, their main challenge remains away games. So far, Atlético have managed to secure just 13 points from 10 away matches. Notably, Simeone's squad maintains their status as the league's most defensively efficient team, conceding only 0.81 goals per game.
⚪ In the last round of La Liga, Los Colchoneros left no chance for Mallorca (3-0) at the Wanda Metropolitano. The capital club excelled not only in defense-effective ball control and swift transitions from defense to attack allowed Atlético to achieve their goals. However, midweek, Simeone's side suffered a surprising defeat to Norwegian club Bodø/Glimt (1-2). This result meant that Los Indios failed to secure a direct spot in the Round of 16, and they now face the prospect of playoff matches. It's worth noting that several football experts argue Atlético no longer ranks among Spain's top clubs-a lack of squad depth and inconsistent results have been cited as key reasons. Atlético's top scorer is Julián Álvarez, with a record of 7 goals and 3 assists in 21 league appearances.
Match Results: Atletico Madrid
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Levante UD
🎤 Ahead of the clash with Atletico Madrid, Spanish defender and former Atletico academy product Manu Sanchez gave an exclusive interview: "It's a special match because I spent a long time in the youth academy, made my debut for the first team, and stayed there for a season. However, this Saturday, I won't hold back against the club where I grew up and developed as a player - I'll give more for the Levante badge than one might expect." The player acknowledged that after their victory last weekend, the team is "very happy because it was a deserved win, which was necessary, and we were thrilled to win at home in front of our fans. They've supported us all season, and this was a reward for them as well. We enjoyed the victory immensely and want to continue in this positive direction."
❌ In Levante's injury list are Roger Brugue (knee injury) and Unai Elgezabal (knee injury). The participation of Victor Garcia (leg injury) and Diego Varela Pampin (muscular injury) remains doubtful for the match.
Atletico Madrid
📰 The head coach of Atletico Madrid appeared dejected following their 1-2 defeat to Bodo/Glimt: "First of all, I want to congratulate our opponents for their transitions from defense to attack and their excellent defensive play. In the first half, based on what we created, we could have scored more. In the second half, there were those deflections that led to the goal and the 1-1, and our chance with Almada's shot - the ball bounced off a defender. At that moment, we found ourselves at a disadvantage, tried to change the situation, but it didn't work out. We need to recover by Saturday - there's very little time left. Fans always have the right to express their feelings, and our task is to work and do everything possible for the team and the club. The only way is to keep creating chances, give players confidence, and support them so they continue to give their all. We are on the right path, and we need to maintain it because important events lie ahead."
❌ Among the unavailable players for the capital club, only Antoine Griezmann stands out (muscle injury).
⚽ Goal Prediction
It's worth noting that Atletico are showing significant progress in their attacking play, averaging around 1.8 goals per game. Meanwhile, it's important to consider that Levante have been unable to keep a clean sheet in their last three matches. A telling trend is that in 3 of the last 4 head-to-head encounters, the "Indians" have scored at least 2 goals against their opponents. Our editorial choice is Atletico's individual total over 1.5 goals.🚩 Corner Prediction
Let's highlight that Atletico hold a solid advantage over Levante in terms of average corners earned per game-6.9 compared to 3.4. Moreover, the "Mattress Makers" concede far fewer corners than the "Leopards"-3.8 compared to 6.9. Given the advanced statistics presented, a reasonable betting option would be Atletico to win on corners with a handicap of (-1.5).Editorial Prediction
It's unclear how the "Frogs" can manage to take points from Diego Simeone's well-established squad. Currently, the capital club exhibits much more flexibility than before and will likely aim to dominate in the upcoming matchday. The head-to-head history also favors the "Indians." Our editorial team anticipates a restrained game with territorial dominance by the visitors. We predict a final score of 0-2, with the key bet being an Atlético victory.
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