Levante vs Ath Bilbao: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Levante prepare to host Athletic on September 16, 2026, with kick-off at 21:30, this SPAIN: La Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Levante, currently 11th in the standings with 5 points from 4 games, are within reach of the top with 7 points behind. They've earned 3 points from 1 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored. The attack has been led by Carlos Espi, the leading goalscorer this season with 11 goals, while also providing key assists. Crucial contributions in the final third have come from players like Ivan Romero, Kervin Arriaga, Carlos Alvarez, who have delivered important goals and assists.

Athletic, sitting 10th with 6 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals. The offensive threat is spearheaded by Gorka Guruzeta, who leads the scoring with 10 goals. Support has come from Nico Williams, Robert Navarro, Oihan Sancet, who have chipped in with decisive contributions in attack.

Recent meetings between Levante and Athletic have favored Athletic, with Athletic claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-4). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Malaga, Levante recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Ryan, Sanchez, Mandi, De La Fuente, Perez, Rey, Fernandez, Olasagasti, Bardeli, Brugue, Romero. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Athletic's last outing came against Atletico Madrid, where they secured a 3-0 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Simon, Berchiche, Laporte, Alvarez, Areso, Gerenabarrena, De Galarreta, Williams, Sancet, Navarro, Williams. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Levante are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Levante and Athletic are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Levante's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 25% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Athletic's games average 2.8 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 25% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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