As the 2025/2026 La Liga season heats up, Levante host Girona at the Estadi Ciutat de València on March 7, 2026. Levante, languishing in 19th place with 21 points from 26 games, are embroiled in a fierce relegation battle, having secured only five wins and suffering a goal difference of -16. In contrast, Girona sit comfortably in 13th with 30 points, including seven wins and a goal difference of -15, positioning them as mid-table dwellers. This matchup carries added intrigue given Levante's dominant 4-0 away victory over Girona earlier in the season on September 20, 2025, which could fuel their determination to secure crucial points at home.
Turning to recent form, Levante have struggled for consistency, managing just one win in their last five outings. Their most recent result was a 2-0 home victory against Deportivo Alavés on February 27, 2026, but this was preceded by defeats: a 3-0 loss to Barcelona, a 0-1 home reverse to Villarreal on February 22, 2026, a 0-2 home loss to Valencia on February 15, 2026, and a 4-2 away defeat to Athletic Club on February 8, 2026. Girona, meanwhile, have shown slightly more resilience, with two wins and two draws in their last five. They fell 1-2 at home to Celta Vigo on March 1, 2026, drew 2-2 away to Deportivo Alavés, secured a notable 2-1 away win over Barcelona on February 16, 2026, drew 1-1 away to Sevilla on February 8, 2026, and triumphed 1-0 away at Real Oviedo on January 31, 2026. This suggests Girona might enter the game with a touch more momentum, though neither side has been prolific in front of goal lately.
Key players could make a difference despite injury setbacks for both teams. For Levante, Karl Etta Eyong stands out as the top performer, netting six goals and providing four assists in 24 appearances, potentially offering a spark in attack. However, they will be without Carlos Álvarez, Unai Elgezabal due to a meniscus tear, and Roger Brugué, all sidelined by injuries. Girona's unnamed leading scorer, with nine goals and one assist in 23 games, remains a threat, but their squad is hit harder: Cristhian Stuani, Ricard Artero, Juan Carlos, Álex Moreno (muscle injury, returning around March 24, 2026), Donny van de Beek (Achilles tendon rupture, returning around April 1, 2026), Portu (torn knee ligaments, returning June 30, 2026), and Marc-André ter Stegen (hamstring injury, returning around April 15, 2026) are all unavailable. No suspensions add to the mix, leaving tactical adjustments as the focus.
Tactically, both teams are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, as predicted by Forebet. Levante could field Mathew Ryan in goal, with a backline of Jeremy Toljan, Adrián Dela, Matías Moreno, and Manu Sánchez, midfield duo Jon Ander Olasagasti and Ugo Raghouber, and attackers Oriol Rey, Carlos Álvarez, Kareem Tunde, and Iván Romero. Girona might counter with Paulo Gazzaniga in goal, defenders Hugo Rincón, Arnau Martínez, Daley Blind, and Vitor Reis, midfielders Axel Witsel and Iván Martín, and forwards Viktor Tsygankov, Bryan Gil, Thomas Lemar, and Vladyslav Vanat. In head-to-head terms, Levante hold an edge from their recent encounters, including the 4-0 win on September 20, 2025, with overall records showing Levante with four wins to Girona's two, plus three draws. This history, combined with home advantage, might encourage Levante to press forward, but Girona's slightly better recent results could lead to a cautious, balanced affair.
Looking ahead, prediction is always tricky in La Liga's competitive landscape, but based on the data, Levante could edge this one at home, leaning towards a narrow victory given their H2H dominance and the motivation from their relegation fight. However, Girona's mixed form suggests they might keep it tight, so a draw is also likely if defensive issues persist for both sides.
Recommended Bets
Levante to win @ 2.50 — Reasoning: Levante's strong H2H record, including a 4-0 win earlier, and home advantage make this a plausible outcome, though their poor form adds risk.
Under 2.5 goals @ 1.80 — Reasoning: Recent matches for both teams have featured low scores, with Levante's last five averaging under three goals and Girona's games often tight.
Karl Etta Eyong to score anytime @ 3.00 — Reasoning: As Levante's top scorer with six goals, he's their main threat and could capitalize in a must-win game.
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