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LEVANTE VS ELCHE - SPAIN: LA LIGA MATCH PREVIEW
SPAIN: LA LIGA MATCH DETAILS: LEVANTE VS ELCHE
As Levante prepare to host Elche on January 23, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this SPAIN: La Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.
LEVANTE PREVIEW IN SPAIN: LA LIGA
Levante, currently 19th in the standings with 14 points from 19 games, trail the leaders by 35 points. They've earned 3 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
The attack has been led by Ivan Romero, the leading goalscorer this season with 4 goals, while also providing key assists. Crucial contributions in the final third have come from players like Carlos Alvarez, Iker Losada, Jose Luis Morales, who have delivered important goals and assists.
ELCHE PREVIEW IN SPAIN: LA LIGA
Elche, sitting 10th with 23 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 9 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.
The offensive threat is spearheaded by Rafa Mir, who leads the scoring with 6 goals. Support has come from Andre Silva, German Valera, Alvaro Rodriguez, who have chipped in with decisive contributions in attack.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR LEVANTE VS ELCHE
Recent meetings between Levante and Elche have been competitive, with Elche claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2).
The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.
In their previous league match against Real Madrid, Levante recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Their starting XI featured Ryan, Sanchez, Matturro, De La Fuente, Toljan, Martinez, Vencedor, Romero, Alvarez, Tunde, Etta Eyong. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Elche's last outing came against Valencia, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-1-4-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Dituro, Petrot, Bigas, Chust, Nunez, Aguado, Santiago, Febas, Neto, Valera, Rodriguez. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Looking ahead, Levante are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Levante and Elche 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 AND PREDICTION FOR LEVANTE VS ELCHE
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Levante's fixtures have averaged 1.6 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Elche's games average 2.9 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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