Levante vs Alaves – News and Probable Lineups

Levante will look to halt a series of four consecutive losses in Spain’s top division as they host Alaves on Friday night.

The home side currently sits in 19th place in the La Liga standings, trailing 17th-placed Elche by seven points, while Alaves occupies the 14th position, three points clear of the relegation zone.

Match overview

With a record of four victories, six draws, and 15 defeats from their 25 La Liga matches this season, Levante finds themselves in 19th position with 18 points.

The Frogs are seven points adrift of 17th-placed Elche, heading into this fixture on the back of four straight losses in Spain’s top tier.

Since tasting victory against Elche and drawing with Atletico Madrid in late January, Levante has been defeated by Athletic Bilbao, Valencia, Villarreal, and Barcelona.

This season, Levante has recorded the poorest home form in Spain’s elite division, garnering just seven points over 12 matches, with only one win to their name.

Luis Castro’s men will take on Alaves, Girona, Rayo Vallecano, and Real Oviedo in their next four fixtures, making this a critical period for their relegation fight.

On the other hand, Alaves will approach this match following a 2-2 draw with Girona, which has positioned them 14th in the table, three points above the relegation spots.

Eduardo Coudet’s team has struggled away from home this season, accumulating just eight points from 12 matches and securing only two wins.

The Blue and Whites have scored a mere seven goals on their travels in La Liga this term, while Levante has managed just 11 goals in 12 home matches.

Historically, Alaves has achieved 17 wins, six draws, and eight losses in their last 31 encounters with Levante, including a 2-1 victory in the previous match earlier this season.

Alaves has triumphed in their last two fixtures against Levante, although the Frogs have emerged victorious in three of their previous six meetings.

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Team News

Levante will again miss Kervin Arriaga due to suspension, while Pablo Martinez, Unai Elgezabal, and Roger Brugue are sidelined with injuries.

Etta Eyong has been listed on the bench for Levante’s last three league encounters amidst speculation about his future, and he is expected to be a substitute once more for Friday’s kickoff.

Ivan Romero has netted four goals in La Liga this season, and the 24-year-old is anticipated to remain in attack.

As for Alaves, Ville Koski is still unavailable due to a muscular issue, but the rest of the squad appears to be in good shape.

Lucas Boye contributed two goals in the 2-2 draw with Girona last time out and is expected to be in the starting duo alongside Toni Martinez.

Denis Suarez is eager to break into the starting XI, but it is likely that the lineup will remain unchanged from the match against Girona.

Levante probable starting XI:

Ryan; Toljan, Dela, Matturro, Sanchez; Rey, Olasagasti; Tunde, Alvarez, V Garcia; Romero

Alaves probable starting XI:

Sivera; Otto, Tenaglia, Parada, Yusi; Perez, Ibanez, Blanco, Alena; Martinez, Boye

Having struggled at home this term, Levante faces an Alaves side that has not performed well away either. Consequently, it is challenging to back either of these teams with strong conviction, and a goalless draw seems the most likely outcome here.