Levante v Athletic Club prediction
Team pages: Levante · Athletic Club · Head-to-head
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TACTIX’s model makes Over 2.5 goals the free pick for Levante v Athletic Club, La Liga on Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:00 BST.
The match
Levante host Athletic Club in La Liga on Wednesday 21 October (kick-off 19:00 UK); the model’s free pick is Over 2.5 goals.
The key numbers
Levante are winless in their last five matches.
Athletic Club are unbeaten in their last six matches.
Athletic Club are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Levante, every meeting checked.
Form and the table
Nine of Levante’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in nine of Levante’s last 15 results (60%). At home, Levante have four wins, one draw and one defeat in their last 6 home matches — 2.17 points per game, scoring 2.83 and conceding 1.83. Levante have scored 12 goals, the ninth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Levante have conceded 16 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Athletic Club have failed to score in their last three matches. Athletic Club have kept a clean sheet in their last three matches. Five of Athletic Club’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (33%). Both teams scored in six of Athletic Club’s last 15 results (40%). Away from home, Athletic Club have two wins, two draws and four defeats in their last 8 away matches — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 1.63. Athletic Club have scored seven goals, the fourth-fewest of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Athletic Club have conceded six goals, the fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Levante (17th) and Athletic Club (ninth) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Athletic Club the stronger side, 48 rating points above Levante (Athletic Club 1567, Levante 1519, after at least 236 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 8 February 2026, finished Athletic Club 4–2 Levante.
Team news
Levante have three names on the availability list: A. Primo (out, Shoulder Injury), H. Sotelo (out, Knee Injury) and K. Etta Eyong (out, Injury) — the squad report for this match, fetched 2026-10-18. Predicted Levante XI (4-4-2): M. Ryan, Dela, M. Sánchez, A. Mandi, N. Pérez, J. Olasagasti, O. Rey, E. Bardeli, Brugui, I. Romero, P. Ratkov — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Manu Sánchez (4.5 per match over eight appearances) and Brugui (4.4 per match over seven appearances, three goals and one assist) have been Levante’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Levante (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Manu Sánchez averages 4.4 tackles per 90 over 701 minutes, with a tackle in eight of the last eight appearances. Brugui averages 0.4 key passes per 90 over 624 minutes, with a key pass in three of the last seven appearances.
Athletic Club have three names on the availability list: D. Vivian (out, Hamstring Injury), P. Canales (out, Muscle Injury) and U. Egiluz (out, Knee Injury) — the squad report for this match, fetched 2026-10-18. Predicted Athletic Club XI (4-2-3-1): U. Simón, A. Laporte, A. Paredes, J. Areso, Yuri, O. Sancet, B. Gerenabarrena, R. Navarro, R. de Galarreta, N. Williams, I. Williams — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Robert Navarro (3.4 per match over seven appearances, two goals) and Nico Williams (3.2 per match over six appearances, one goal) have been Athletic Club’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Athletic Club (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Robert Navarro averages 1.4 key passes per 90 over 452 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last seven appearances. Nico Williams averages 2.6 shots per 90 over 562 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances.
The referee
A. Quintero takes charge; across the last 13 matches refereed (this competition) the referee has shown 4.8 yellow cards a game and 0.38 reds.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · La Liga · Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
- Referee: A. Quintero
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): Levante 0 · draws 2 · Athletic Club 4 · 2.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Levante 0W 3D 2L · Athletic Club 1W 4D 0L
Levante v Athletic Club (La Liga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 18 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Levante for / against | Line | Athletic Club for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.5 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5our book | 0.88 for · 0.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.5 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.5 for · 4 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.88 for · 15.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 13 for · 9.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.25 for · 5.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.75 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.88 for · 12.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10 for · 10.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.25 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: A. Quintero — 4.77 yellow cards a game, 0.38 red cards, 27.77 fouls over 13 matches (2.08 to the home side, 2.69 to the away side).
Levante
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etta Eyong n 8 | 16.9 | 4 | 1.3 | — |
| Reque n 8 | 62.4 | 3.8 | 1.6 | — |
| Yanis Musuayi n 8 | 42.5 | 2.4 | 1.9 | — |
| Paco Cortés n 8 | 32.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | — |
| Hugo Sotelo n 8 | 40.1 | 1.4 | 0.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etta Eyong n 8 | 16.9 | 7.3 | 5.3 |
| Carlos Álvarez n 8 | 38.3 | 2.6 | 1.5 |
| Brugui n 8 | 80.5 | 2.4 | 0.8 |
| Iván Romero n 8 | 69.9 | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| K. Tunde n 8 | 25.8 | 2.2 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etta Eyong n 8 | 16.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Carlos Álvarez n 8 | 38.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Brugui n 8 | 80.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Iván Romero n 8 | 69.9 | 0.5 | 0 |
| E. Bardeli n 8 | 65.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Manu Sánchez n 8 | 87.6 | 4.4 |
| Jon Ander Olasagasti n 8 | 76.9 | 2.9 |
| Reque n 8 | 62.4 | 2.7 |
| K. Tunde n 8 | 25.8 | 2.6 |
| Nacho Pérez n 8 | 54.9 | 2.3 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Ryan n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
Athletic Club
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Serrano n 8 | 14.6 | 3.8 | 4.6 | — |
| Alejandro Rego n 8 | 55.3 | 2.9 | 0.8 | — |
| Gorka Guruzeta n 8 | 45.8 | 2.7 | 1 | — |
| Ruíz de Galarreta n 8 | 57.8 | 2.5 | 1.4 | — |
| Beñat Gerenabarrena n 8 | 69.1 | 2.3 | 1.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Williams n 8 | 55.1 | 2.7 | 0.6 |
| Gorka Guruzeta n 8 | 45.8 | 2.5 | 0.5 |
| Oihan Sancet n 8 | 78.1 | 2.3 | 0.9 |
| I. Williams n 8 | 62.5 | 2.3 | 1.1 |
| Nico Serrano n 8 | 14.6 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Williams n 8 | 62.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Peio Canales n 8 | 66.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Nico Williams n 8 | 55.1 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Álex Berenguer n 8 | 51.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Oihan Sancet n 8 | 78.1 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Mikel Jauregizar n 8 | 51.5 | 3.5 |
| Nico Serrano n 8 | 14.6 | 3.1 |
| Beñat Gerenabarrena n 8 | 69.1 | 2.8 |
| A. Boiro n 8 | 43.6 | 2.8 |
| Hugo Rincón n 8 | 37.1 | 2.4 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Unai Simón n 8 | 84.4 | 2.3 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Levante v Athletic Club — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-02-08 Athletic Club 4–2 Levante
- 2025-11-29 Levante 0–2 Athletic Club
- 2022-03-07 Athletic Club 3–1 Levante
- 2021-11-19 Levante 0–0 Athletic Club
- 2021-03-04 Levante 1–2 Athletic Club
- 2021-02-26 Levante 1–1 Athletic Club
Frequently asked questions
- Who is predicted to win Levante v Athletic Club?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Levante v Athletic Club is Over 2.5 goals (best price 1.75 at Betano).
- What is the head-to-head record between Levante and Athletic Club?
- In their last 6 meetings, Levante won 0, Athletic Club won 4 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Levante and Athletic Club?
- Recent form — Levante 0W 3D 2L; Athletic Club 1W 4D 0L.
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