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Villarreal vs Levante Predictions, Picks & Odds – 20/09/2026
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Villarreal sit 14th in La Liga after a torrid opening to the season, but their 3-1 victory over Malaga on Thursday will have lifted spirits at the Estadio de la Cerámica. That result snapped a four-game losing streak across all competitions. Pape Gueye was the hero off the bench with a brace, and he is expected to earn a starting berth for this Valencian derby. The Yellow Submarine need consistency now to climb the table.
Levante occupy 15th place, level on five points with their local rivals, after a mixed run of form that includes just one win in their last five outings. Their most recent outing was a 4-2 defeat to Barcelona, though Ivan Romero impressed with a goal from the bench. A postponed midweek fixture against Athletic Bilbao due to a waterlogged pitch means Levante arrive fresher, with Romero and Enzo Bardeli both set to start.
Villarreal's home win at 1.55 represents the standout selection here. The Yellow Submarine have won all three recent meetings against Levante, including a commanding 5-1 rout in May and a 1-0 away victory in February. That head-to-head record, combined with the momentum from Thursday's first league win of the campaign, gives Marcelino's side a clear edge in this Valencian derby.
Pape Gueye's brace off the bench against Malaga was a turning point, and his expected promotion to the starting lineup adds firepower. Levante, meanwhile, arrive off the back of a 4-2 loss to Barcelona. While the postponed midweek fixture against Athletic Bilbao grants them extra rest, their form reads poorly: one win in five league outings.
Both sides are locked on five points, so the stakes are high. Over 2.5 goals at N/A also appeals given the 5-1 and 4-2 scorelines in recent fixtures involving these teams. The BTTS market at 1.03 carries merit too, though the primary pick remains Villarreal to win. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Villarreal vs Levante
- Villarreal won three straight head-to-head clashes
- Both teams level on five points
- Levante lost four of last five away
Form & Statistics: Villarreal vs Levante
Villarreal
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Levante
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Lineups: Villarreal vs Levante
Villarreal
Starters
- 1 Gulacsi
- 2 Alex Freeman
- 3 Pau Navarro
- 4 Renato Veiga
- 5 Tajon Buchanan
- 6 Pape Gueye
- 7 Saliba
- 8 Alberto Moleiro
- 9 Gerard Moreno
- 10 Georges Mikautadze
Bench
- Luiz Júnior
- Logan Costa
- Ilias Akhomach
- Ayoze Pérez
- Carlos Maciá
- A. Diatta
- Tani Oluwaseyi
Absent
- Sergi Cardona (injury)
- Daniel Thioune (suspended)
- Alfonso Pedraza (injury)
- Juan Foyth (Cruciate ligament injury (expected return early October 2026))
Levante
Starters
- 1 Matthew Ryan
- 2 Nacho Pérez
- 3 Mandi
- 4 De la Fuente
- 5 Manu Sánchez
- 6 Roger Brugué
- 7 Oriol Rey
- 8 Enzo Bardeli
- 9 Jon Ander Olasagasti
- 10 Iván Romero
- 11 Thiago Fernández
Bench
- Pablo Campos
- Paco Cortés
- Ifeanyi Ndukwe
- Axel Tape
- Dani Requena
- Jorge Cabello
- Víctor García
- Petar Ratkov
- Yanis Musuayi
- Marc Santos
- Jeremy Toljan
Absent
- Unai Elgezabal (injury)
- Karl Etta Eyong (Thigh problem)
- Alejandro Primo (Shoulder injury)
- Hugo Sotelo (Knee sprain (unavailable for this match and until after the international break))
Medium confidence
A 4-4-2 vs 4-4-2 mirror match shapes up at the Estadio de la Cerámica, where Villarreal's compact midfield block, anchored by Pape Gueye and Saliba, will look to control the tempo and feed Gerard Moreno and Mikautadze in a classic twin-striker partnership.
Levante arrive with a similarly structured setup, relying on Iván Romero and Thiago Fernández to press high and exploit any gaps in Villarreal's defensive line. With both sides mirroring each other tactically, the battle in the wide channels, particularly down Villarreal's left with Sergi Cardona, could prove decisive.
Villarreal vs Levante: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
How to Watch Villarreal vs Levante Match?
What time is Villarreal vs Levante?
Villarreal host Levante on Saturday, 20 September 2026, with kickoff at 17:30 local time.
Where is Villarreal vs Levante being played?
This Valencian derby takes place at the Estadio de la Cerámica, home ground of Villarreal.
How Can I Watch Villarreal vs Levante on TV and Live Stream?
Villarreal vs Levante will be available to watch on La Liga's official broadcast partners in your region.
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