Levante vs Atletico Madrid Prediction & Picks - LaLiga
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by Erik Gibbs | in LaLiga Picks
Levante and Atlético Madrid meet this Saturday at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia in a clash that highlights the stark contrast between the top and bottom of the LaLiga table. For the hosts, the 2025–26 campaign has been a grueling uphill battle as they find themselves mired in 19th place, desperately fighting to escape the relegation zone.
There has been a recent glimmer of hope for Luís Castro's men; they come into this fixture buoyed by a thrilling 3-2 victory over Elche last Friday. Prior to that, they suffered a respectable 2-0 loss to Real Madrid and a gritty 1-1 draw with Espanyol, showing that they are at least becoming harder to beat at home.
Atlético Madrid, meanwhile, continues to be a fixture in the title race, currently sitting in 3rd place with 44 points. Diego Simeone's side has been remarkably consistent in domestic play, recently dismantling Mallorca 3-0 and edging out Alaves 1-0. Their European form has been more turbulent, evidenced by a disappointing 2-1 loss to Bodo/Glimt earlier this week, but they remain a formidable force in Spain.
With a defense that has conceded just 17 goals all season, Atleti remains the embodiment of Simeone's "cholismo" philosophy, balancing defensive rigidity with a clinical edge that keeps them within touching distance of the league leaders.
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Levante vs Atletico Madrid Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4
|
69 | 38 | 21 | 6 | 11 | +18 |
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16
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42 | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | -14 |
Levante and Atletico Madrid Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 23, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 17, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 11, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 4, 2026 - LaLiga
Dec 20, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 17, 2025 - Copa del Rey
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 23, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 11, 2026 - LaLiga
Dec 20, 2025 - LaLiga
Nov 29, 2025 - LaLiga
Nov 2, 2025 - LaLiga
Oct 19, 2025 - LaLiga
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 17, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 4, 2026 - LaLiga
Dec 17, 2025 - Copa del Rey
Dec 8, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 3, 2025 - Copa del Rey
Nov 21, 2025 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 28, 2026 - Champions League
Jan 25, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 21, 2026 - Champions League
Jan 18, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 13, 2026 - Copa del Rey
Jan 8, 2026 - Spanish Super Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 28, 2026 - Champions League
Jan 25, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 18, 2026 - LaLiga
Jan 8, 2026 - Spanish Super Cup
Dec 13, 2025 - LaLiga
Nov 29, 2025 - LaLiga
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 21, 2026 - Champions League
Jan 13, 2026 - Copa del Rey
Jan 4, 2026 - LaLiga
Dec 21, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 17, 2025 - Copa del Rey
Dec 9, 2025 - Champions League
Levante against Atletico Madrid : Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
33 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Nov 8, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 18, 2023 - Copa del Rey
Feb 16, 2022 - LaLiga
Oct 28, 2021 - LaLiga
Feb 20, 2021 - LaLiga
Feb 17, 2021 - LaLiga
Levante against Atletico Madrid Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
A. Primo
P. Cunat Campos
DefenderN. Perez Gomez
MidfielderK. Arriaga
K. Etta
T. Abed
M. Sanchez
U. Vencedor
J. Olasagasti
P. Cortes
C. Espi
J. Morales
J. Musso
S. Esquivel Gamez
DefenderM. Pubill
D. Hancko
J. Gimenez
MidfielderA. Baena
A. Monserrate
Koke
J. Alvarez
Missing players
U. Elgezabal
V. Garcia Raja
MidfielderBrugue
ForwardD. Pampin
A. Griezmann
Most goals and assists
Levante
Atletico Madrid
C. Espi
(11 Goals)
A. Sorloth
(13 Goals)
P. Martinez
(5 Assists)
,
J. Olasagasti
(5 Assists)
G. Simeone
(6 Assists)
Levante - Atletico Madrid Key Points
- The Over is 3-2 in Atlético Madrid's last 5 games
- The Over is 2-3 in Levante's last 5 games
- Atlético Madrid are 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games
- Levante are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games
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Our Levante vs Atletico Madrid Prediction
Levante's Karl Etta Eyong has been a standout over the last two weeks, providing the offensive spark they've lacked for much of the season, while Pablo Martínez remains their creative engine in midfield. However, Diego Pampín is sidelined with a leg injury, and Unai Elgezabal is out with a meniscus issue. The absence of Roger Brugué due to a ligament injury further thins their options in the final third.
Atlético Madrid will be sweating on the fitness of club legend Antoine Griezmann, who recently picked up a hamstring injury that likely keeps him out of this trip to Valencia. In his absence, the goal-scoring burden has shifted to Alexander Sørloth and Julián Álvarez, both of whom have found the net in the last fortnight.
In the medical room, Atleti is also missing Ilias Kostis with a long-term knee injury, and Koke has been managing minor muscle discomfort that could see him rotated. Despite these absences, the depth of the Colchoneros is far superior to their opponents.
Atlético Madrid enters as the clear favorite. While Levante's recent home form suggests they won't roll over easily, the gulf in quality and tactical discipline favors the visitors. Atleti's ability to control the tempo of the game and capitalize on set pieces should eventually wear down a Levante defense that has struggled with consistency throughout the season. Expect a professional performance from Simeone's squad as they look to put their European disappointment behind them and secure three vital points on the road. Our prediction for Levante vs. Atlético Madrid: Under 3.5 goals.
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