Levante v Espanyol prediction

La Liga · Sun, 17 Jan 2027 16:00 GMT

Updated 7 Nov 2026, 12:25 UK · refreshed continuously

Team pages: Levante · Espanyol · Head-to-head

TACTIX’s free model pick for Levante v Espanyol, La Liga on Sun, 17 Jan 2027 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Levante host Espanyol in La Liga on Sunday 17 January (kick-off 16:00 UK).

The key numbers

Espanyol are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Levante, every meeting checked.

Form and the table

10 of Levante’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 10 of Levante’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, Levante have four wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.86 points per game, scoring 2.57 and conceding 2.00. Levante have scored 16 goals, the seventh-most of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games, ranked per game). Levante have conceded 21 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Eight of Espanyol’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in 10 of Espanyol’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, Espanyol have three wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.25 points per game, scoring 1.50 and conceding 1.50. Espanyol have scored 13 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games, ranked per game). Espanyol have conceded 14 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Levante (18th) and Espanyol (14th) are one point apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Levante the stronger side, 72 rating points above Espanyol (Levante 1513, Espanyol 1441, after at least 239 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 16 August 2026, finished Espanyol 3–0 Levante.

Team news

Predicted Levante XI (4-4-2): M. Ryan, I. Ndukwe, A. Mandi, M. Sánchez, N. Pérez, J. Olasagasti, Reque, Brugui, T. Fernández, I. Romero, P. Ratkov — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Manu Sánchez (4.2 per match over 10 appearances) and Brugui (4.2 per match over 10 appearances, five 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 3.8 tackles per 90 over 881 minutes, with a tackle in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Brugui averages 0.3 key passes per 90 over 831 minutes, with a key pass in three of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Espanyol XI (4-2-3-1): Á. Fortuño, L. Cabrera, O. El Hilali, R. Hinojo, C. Riedel, E. Expósito, J. Hernandez, P. Lozano, B. Zaragoza, Á. Calatrava, R. Fernández — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Ángel Fortuño (4.1 per match over four appearances) and Roberto Fernández (3.7 per match over 12 appearances, seven goals) have been Espanyol’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Espanyol (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Ángel Fortuño averages 5.8 saves per 90 over 360 minutes. Roberto Fernández averages 1.8 shots per 90 over 1122 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sun, 17 Jan 2027 16:00 GMT · La Liga
Head-to-head (last 6): Levante 0 · draws 3 · Espanyol 3 · 2.5 goals/game
Recent form: Levante 1W 2D 2L · Espanyol 1W 1D 3L

Levante v Espanyol (La Liga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 7 November 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.38 / 1.13

Goals

against 2 / 1.38 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

3.63 / 3.57

Corners

against 4.63 / 6.43 · 1 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 7 matches

4.5 / 3.14

Shots on target

against 4.75 / 5.43 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 7 matches

1.75 / 3

Cards

against 2.38 / 3.57 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 31 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 31 October 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Levante for / against	Line	Espanyol for / against
Goals scored	1.38 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.13 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	3.63 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	3.57 for · 6.43 against n 7 Last 5
Shots	12.38 for · 15.38 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	11.86 for · 15.29 against n 7 Last 5
Shots on target	4.5 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	3.14 for · 5.43 against n 7 Last 5
Fouls committed	10.5 for · 12.75 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	15.43 for · 10.43 against n 7 Last 5
Cards shown	1.75 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	3 for · 3.57 against n 7 Last 5

Levante

Levante Goalkeeper

Levante — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
M. Ryan	11	90990 min	353.2 /90	181.6 /90	10.1 /90

Levante — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Levante before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
M. Ryan n 8	90	2.6 7/5

Levante Defensive

Levante — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
Manu Sánchez	10	88881 min	373.8 /90	111.1 /90	50.5 /90	585.9 /90	80.8 /90	10.1 /90
A. Mandi	9	87783 min	131.5 /90	111.3 /90	20.2 /90	303.4 /90	40.5 /90	30.3 /90
Dela	9	80720 min	101.3 /90	101.3 /90	40.5 /90	293.6 /90	70.9 /90	30.4 /90
Nacho Pérez	8	68542 min	132.2 /90	50.8 /90	40.7 /90	284.6 /90	40.7 /90	00 /90
Víctor García	8	44349 min	41 /90	20.5 /90	10.3 /90	174.4 /90	82.1 /90	10.3 /90
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Levante — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Levante before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
M. Ryan n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0	—
Jon Ander Olasagasti n 8	76.9	1.6 6/3	1.2 4/1	—
Iván Romero n 8	69.8	1.3 6/2	2.1 7/4	—
Manu Sánchez n 8	87.6	0.9 5/2	0.9 5/2	—
Brugui n 8	82.1	1 6/1	1 5/1	—
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Levante — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Levante before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Jon Ander Olasagasti n 8	76.9	2.3 6/6
Iván Romero n 8	69.8	1.3 4/2
Manu Sánchez n 8	87.6	4.1 8/6
Brugui n 8	82.1	1.5 4/3
Oriol Rey n 8	58.5	1.2 5/1
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Levante Attacking

Levante — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Iván Romero	11	71783 min	30.3 /90	00 /90	192.2 /90	121.4 /90	91 /90	101.1 /90
P. Ratkov	6	45267 min	00 /90	10.3 /90	20.7 /90	00 /90	10.3 /90	31 /90
Etta Eyong	5	36180 min	10.5 /90	10.5 /90	84 /90	21 /90	10.5 /90	10.5 /90
Yanis Musuayi	3	38113 min	00 /90	00 /90	10.8 /90	00 /90	00 /90	10.8 /90
Jon Ander Olasagasti	11	80885 min	10.1 /90	10.1 /90	111.1 /90	30.3 /90	151.5 /90	60.6 /90
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Levante — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Levante before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
M. Ryan n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Jon Ander Olasagasti n 8	76.9	1 5/1	0 0/0
Iván Romero n 8	69.8	1.9 7/4	1.6 7/2
Manu Sánchez n 8	87.6	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
Brugui n 8	82.1	2.1 6/4	1.1 4/3
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Levante — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Levante before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
M. Ryan n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Jon Ander Olasagasti n 8	76.9	0 0/0	0 0/0
Iván Romero n 8	69.8	0.5 3/0	0 0/0
Manu Sánchez n 8	87.6	0 0/0	0 0/0
Brugui n 8	82.1	0.4 2/1	0.1 1/0
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Espanyol

Espanyol Goalkeeper

Espanyol — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
M. Dmitrović	7	90630 min	223.1 /90	101.4 /90	00 /90
Ángel Fortuño	4	90360 min	235.8 /90	30.8 /90	00 /90

Espanyol — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Espanyol before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
M. Dmitrović n 8	90	3.5 6/5
Ángel Fortuño n 6	90	4.2 5/4

Espanyol Defensive

Espanyol — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
O. El Hilali	10	89885 min	222.2 /90	111.1 /90	50.5 /90	454.6 /90	212.1 /90	20.2 /90
Roger Hinojo	9	76687 min	202.6 /90	70.9 /90	10.1 /90	324.2 /90	81 /90	40.5 /90
L. Cabrera	8	90720 min	50.6 /90	91.1 /90	20.3 /90	324 /90	81 /90	00 /90
C. Riedel	8	69555 min	50.8 /90	50.8 /90	20.3 /90	213.4 /90	121.9 /90	40.6 /90
Unai Núñez	6	75449 min	81.6 /90	71.4 /90	51 /90	244.8 /90	30.6 /90	10.2 /90
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Espanyol — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Espanyol before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Roberto Fernández n 8	86.8	2.3 7/5	1 4/3	—
Edu Expósito n 8	81.1	1.1 5/2	1.1 4/3	—
Javier Hernandez n 8	78.5	1.7 5/4	1.1 4/3	—
O. El Hilali n 8	88.1	1.9 5/4	0.8 4/1	—
Álex Calatrava n 8	46.1	1 3/1	1.7 6/1	—
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Espanyol — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Espanyol before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Roberto Fernández n 8	86.8	0.8 4/1
Edu Expósito n 8	81.1	1.7 6/2
Javier Hernandez n 8	78.5	1 4/2
O. El Hilali n 8	88.1	2.6 7/5
Álex Calatrava n 8	46.1	3.2 5/3
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Espanyol Attacking

Espanyol — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Roberto Fernández	11	87957 min	60.6 /90	00 /90	191.8 /90	90.8 /90	50.5 /90	20.2 /90
Marcos Fernández	5	41207 min	10.4 /90	10.4 /90	83.5 /90	41.7 /90	52.2 /90	10.4 /90
Edu Expósito	11	81893 min	10.1 /90	00 /90	121.2 /90	20.2 /90	212.1 /90	121.2 /90
Javier Hernandez	11	78855 min	00 /90	60.6 /90	90.9 /90	40.4 /90	181.9 /90	141.5 /90
Álex Calatrava	10	51507 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	112 /90	50.9 /90	71.2 /90	91.6 /90
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Espanyol — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Espanyol before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Roberto Fernández n 8	86.8	1.7 6/6	0.8 3/2
Edu Expósito n 8	81.1	0.8 4/2	0.1 1/0
Javier Hernandez n 8	78.5	0.9 4/2	0.4 3/0
O. El Hilali n 8	88.1	0 0/0	0 0/0
Álex Calatrava n 8	46.1	1.7 4/2	0.5 2/0
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Espanyol — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Espanyol before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Roberto Fernández n 8	86.8	0.4 2/1	0 0/0
Edu Expósito n 8	81.1	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
Javier Hernandez n 8	78.5	0 0/0	0.4 3/0
O. El Hilali n 8	88.1	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
Álex Calatrava n 8	46.1	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Levante v Espanyol — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

LevanteDDWLL

Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.6 scored / 1.8 conceded per game

EspanyolDLLLW

Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1.2 scored / 1.6 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Levante 0 · 3 draws · Espanyol 3 · 2.5 goals/game

2026-08-16 Espanyol 3–0 Levante
2026-04-27 Espanyol 0–0 Levante
2026-01-11 Levante 1–1 Espanyol
2024-02-04 Espanyol 2–1 Levante
2023-09-08 Levante 1–4 Espanyol
2022-03-12 Levante 1–1 Espanyol

League standing · 2026/27

Levante#18 pos10 pts11 pl-5 GD

Espanyol#14 pos11 pts11 pl-1 GD

Goals per game

Levante scored1.45

Espanyol scored1.18

Levante conceded1.91

Espanyol conceded1.27

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What is the head-to-head record between Levante and Espanyol?: In their last 6 meetings, Levante won 0, Espanyol won 3 and there were 3 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
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