27 Apr 2026

Espanyol vs Levante UD: LaLiga preview & odds

Espanyol welcome Levante UD to RCDE Stadium for a LaLiga Round 32 meeting that looks finely balanced on paper. Both sides have scored 37 goals this season and sit around the same possession mark near 42%. The numbers hint at a tight match, with small details likely to make the difference. Sofascore will have live momentum, events and Sofascore Rating updates once the whistle goes.

Where this LaLiga game could swing

Espanyol have fired 408 shots to Levante’s 377 and put more on target too, 131 vs 112. They also lean heavily on wide service, delivering 698 crosses with 23.2% accuracy and winning 150 corners. Headed goals favor the hosts 11 to 8, which pairs nicely with that crossing volume.

Levante bring more big chance creation overall, 75 vs 66, and are slightly tidier in aerial duels at 50.1% success compared to Espanyol’s 46.2%. They also lead in fast breaks 38 to 31, though Espanyol have been the more efficient side on the break with 5 goals to Levante’s 4.

Projected lineups and tactical notes

Both teams are set up in a 4-4-2. For Espanyol, Marko Dmitrović (Sofascore Rating 7.07) leads from the back, with Omar El Hilali, Leandro Cabrera and Clemens Riedel among the likely defensive unit. In advanced areas, Kike García offers a focal point, while Edu Expósito, Tyrhys Dolan and Ramón Terrats supply support from midfield.

Levante also list a 4-4-2 with Mathew Ryan in goal, carrying an impressive 7.27 Sofascore Rating this season. Across the back, Jeremy Toljan, Adrián de la Fuente and Matias Moreno are included, while a midfield group featuring Carlos Álvarez, Jon Ander Olasagasti and Pablo Martínez provides balance. Up front, Carlos Espí adds presence.

Defense, discipline and fine margins

At the back, Espanyol show slightly better protection against danger, allowing 432 shots and 76 big chances against, compared to Levante’s 512 and 92. Levante have needed more clearances (857) and saves (115) than the hosts (751 and 112). Errors leading to goals sit at 4 for Espanyol and 2 for Levante, so focus under pressure will matter.

In duels, Levante hold a modest edge at 49.3% to 47.9%. Set pieces could be crucial: Espanyol’s corner count is higher, and Levante have conceded more corners against (199). Discipline is similar, with yellows at 75 for Espanyol and 73 for Levante, and both showing 4 reds.

Odds and officiating

The 1X2 market points to a narrow home lean: Espanyol 2.10, Draw 3.25, Levante 3.70. On the Asian handicap, Espanyol -0.25 is 1.80 and Levante +0.25 is 2.05, reflecting how tight this matchup looks across the season data.

Referee Mateo Busquets Ferrer has shown 479 yellow cards and 25 red cards in 87 matches, which suggests a game where discipline and game management will count. With both teams operating at around 79% pass accuracy and similar average Sofascore Ratings (Espanyol 6.74, Levante 6.75), marginal gains will decide who finds the better moments at RCDE Stadium.

Follow the action live on Sofascore for real-time events, shot maps and Sofascore Rating swings once the match kicks off. If the season trends hold, expect a contest that rewards set-piece quality, smart crossing and composure in both boxes.