Will Sevilla continue its winning streak against Levante?
Seventeenth vs. Fifth: The Levante vs. Sevilla pick for Matchday 8 in La Liga pits two teams with vastly different starts to the season against each other. On Monday, the hosts will welcome the Andalusians to the Ciudad de Valencia. The home team’s squad is valued at approximately 88 million euros, while the visitors’ is valued at around 177 million.
With 13 points from seven matches, Luis Garcia’s squad is thus the favorite. Levante has collected five points from six matches and, as a result, must once again fight to avoid relegation. Etta Eyong is out with an injury after racking up 11 points last season. But now the question is: Will Sevilla capitalize on its quality advantage even on the road?
In search of the best possible Levante vs. Sevilla prediction, we’ll first look at the home and away records of both teams. Levante won one of two league matches at home and lost the other two. With a goal tally of 7:6, the average of 6.50 was exceptionally high. So plenty of goals are guaranteed. Sevilla won two of its three away games and drew one. The goal difference of 5:2 equated to 2.33 goals per match.
Luis Garcia’s team played with significantly more composure on the road than their upcoming opponent does at home. There is therefore a clear division of roles. However, the Levante vs. Sevilla odds must take into account that the hosts have already put on a strong offensive performance at home and can be dangerous at any moment at the Ciudad de Valencia.
For the Levante vs. Sevilla prediction, the most recent competitive matches provide clear points of reference. Luis Castro’s team first played to a 0–0 draw against Osasuna, then defeated Real Betis 5–2, and subsequently drew 0–0 with Málaga. This was followed by a 2–4 loss to Barcelona and, most recently, a 1–3 loss to Villarreal. Three games without scoring a goal contrast with four matches featuring more than 2.5 goals.
Roger Brugue has recorded three points in five appearances. The visitors first lost 1–3 to Atlético Madrid, then drew 1–1 at Espanyol, and defeated both Valencia and Deportivo La Coruña 1–0. Most recently, they suffered a 1-3 loss to Barcelona. Despite two setbacks, the Andalusians have scored at least one goal in all seven league games.
Levante – Sevilla Head-to-Head Record
What does the historical record reveal? For the Levante vs. Sevilla betting odds, 42 head-to-head matches show a clear distribution: 23 wins went to the Andalusians, ten matches ended in a draw, and nine were won by the home team. The goal difference stands at 82:48. The visiting team has won six of the past seven meetings.
However, these matches weren’t entirely one-sided, especially on the offensive end. In each of the most recent four meetings, the favorite conceded at least one goal. This trend aligns with the current season, in which Luis Garcia’s team has conceded at least one goal in five of seven league games. Levante should therefore have one or two big chances despite the negative history.
Levante – Sevilla Pick
Our Levante vs. Sevilla betting tip is “Both Teams to Score: Yes.” This recommendation is based on three factors: Sevilla’s unbroken scoring streak, the vulnerable defenses, and the scoring patterns in recent head-to-head matches. So far this season, the hosts have recorded one win, two draws, and three losses, with a goal difference of 8:12.
The Andalusians have recorded four wins, one draw, and two losses, with a goal difference of 10:9. The home team particularly showcased their offensive prowess at their own stadium in the 5:2 victory over Real Betis and the 2:4 loss to Barcelona. The slight underdog should therefore also find the back of the net against the visitors’ defense, which has been somewhat vulnerable of late.
“Over 2.5 goals” is a viable alternative. The Levante vs. Sevilla odds for this selection align with several season trends. Four of the home team’s six league matches exceeded this mark, and three even saw more than 3.5 goals. On average, their matches averaged 3.33 goals.
For the visitors, four of seven matches also ended with at least three goals, with an average of 2.71. Additionally, in five of the Andalusians’ matches, both teams scored. It would therefore come as no surprise if an early goal opens up the match. Scores like 1-2 or 2-2 are realistic possibilities.
