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This is a local derby, if not a particularly fierce one, and both sides will be gunning for a bright start to the new season. Levante cruised to the Segunda Division title last season to ensure an immediate return to the top flight. However the gap between Spain’s top two leagues is simply massive these days and they could be in for a rude awakening here against a side of Villarreal’s quality.
Fran Escribá has just passed a year in charge of Villarreal. A 5th place finish and a 44% win percentage in all competitions represented a solid first season and they’ve done some good business over the summer. Their main issue last term was that, although they were strong in midfield and played good football, they lacked a prolific striker. They’ve taken real steps to address that by signing Enes Ünal from Man City and most notably Carlos Bacca on loan from Milan. He was prolific in La Liga with Sevilla and could be the missing piece in their jigsaw.
Levante have been pretty busy too but there hasn’t been any really eye-catching signings. They could have done with holding onto Deyverson and Víctor Camarasa who impressed on loan at Alaves last term but they opted to cash in, selling the pair. The Valencia club also ended last season quite poorly with just 3 wins from their final 10 games, despite having bossed the division.
Overall they look like they will struggle to be anything other than a bottom eight side this season and against a strong Villarreal outfit, the value looks to be found by backing Villarreal to Win at 13/10.
Additionally Villarreal were very good at the back last term, conceding just 0.87 goals per game and 69% of their away games produced under 2.5 goals. Given that, backing Villarreal & Under 2.5 Goals at 10/3 looks good too.
Head To Head
Villarreal have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. They won 3-1 when the sides met in pre-season last month.
Levante vs Villarreal Stats
Villarreal had an excellent 47% away clean sheet ratio last season in La Liga. Levante lost 58% of their matches the last time they were in La Liga, two seasons ago.
Levante Team News
Enis Bardhi has joined from Ujpest and could be used in the number 10 role here. Last season's top scorer Roger Marti has a long-term injury though so loanee Alex Alegria could get a run in the side up front. Fellow new-boy Roberto Pier is suspended.
Villarreal Team News
Fran Escriba has some significant selection problems for this game. Keeper Sergio Asenjo and midfield linchpin Bruno are both injured. Ruben Semedo should make his debut at centre-back but both Cedric Bakambu and Samu Castillejo are suspended. Carlos Bacca is available having moved from Milan but fellow new arrival Enes Unal may beat him to a starting berth up front. Watch Live stream free Click Here | Link 2#
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