Elche vs Levante match preview: Even contest expected at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero

Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.

Elche form and stats

Elche have less points than they have played home games in the La Liga so far. Their two previous attempts here have produced 2 points. Two draws in a row at home now for Elche.

A good away victory last time out for Elche, who won 1-0 against Getafe (placed 19th). Midfielder Johan Mojica was the best player on the team with a rating of 8.03 (out of ten) in that game. Mojica hit the woodwork once, served one assist, hit two key passes and dribled passed the opponent 4 of 6 times. Manager F. Escriba Segura felt very clever after Lucas Pérez scored the winning goal against Getafe, having brought on that player as a substitute in the 58th minute.

Before that, Elche drew at home versus Sevilla.

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Elche have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found nine matches with the results: Won two, drawn three and lost four.

There will be little rest for Elche after this match as they are travelling to Villarreal for a La Liga game in only four days.

At Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, Elche has the goal stats of 1-1 (for/against) from 2 league fixtures.

Levante form and stats

Still no away game victory in the La Liga for Levante with 1 draw and 1 loss from their first 2 attempts.

Levante's last game was the home draw against Rayo Vallecano (1-1). Carlos Clerc, who plays in defense, got the "man of the match" on his team with the rating 7.6. Clerc hit two key passes and won 9 of 11 duels.

Preceding that game, the 0-1 loss visiting Real Sociedad's place.

As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found five similar matches played by Levante in our archives, and the results are: one win for Levante, three draws and one defeat.

The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Celta de Vigo in just three days.

It's early days yet, but Levante has scored 1 and conceded 2 goals from their travels in the league so far (2 games).

Head 2 Head

Previous ten meetings with these contenders: Elche won two, Levante were winners in five and we saw three draws. two games with more than 2,5 goals, eight matches with two goals or less.

Top Goalscorers

R. Martí Salvador 2 goals

E. Roco Roco 1 goals

L. Pérez Martínez 1 goals

Elche missing players

Levante missing players