Match Information
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Match Overview
Levante host Real Betis in Regular Season - 3 of La Liga, a fixture that already carries meaningful weight given the contrasting league positions on display: Levante sit 17th while Real Betis occupy 2nd place. Though it is only the third round of the campaign, the early table gap between the two sides frames this as a test of Levante's resilience against a side already among the division's front-runners.
The primary storyline is the gulf in early-season league form. Levante's La Liga results so far read a draw at Osasuna on August 24 and a 3-0 defeat away to Espanyol on August 16, leaving them without a win through two rounds. Real Betis, by contrast, have won both of their opening league fixtures, a 1-0 away victory at Valencia on August 25 following a 1-0 home win over Real Sociedad on August 21. For Luis Castro's Levante, the challenge is to translate defensive solidity shown in the goalless draw with Osasuna into a result against a Betis side that has yet to drop points domestically this season.
A secondary factor is squad continuity heading into this match. Both managers, Luis Castro for Levante and Manuel Pellegrini for Real Betis, have relatively settled groups to choose from, with no injury absences reported for either club. This means both sides can field close to their strongest available XI, making the underlying quality gap reflected in the league table a more reliable indicator than usual for this stage of the season.
With no injury concerns clouding selection for either team, the tactical setups seen in the most recent matches - Levante's 4-1-4-1 and Betis's 4-2-3-1 - are likely to remain the frameworks for this meeting. Levante will look to arrest their winless start, while Real Betis aim to carry their perfect league record into Round 3.
Predicted Lineups
Levante
M. Ryan; N. Perez, Dela, A. Mandi, M. Sanchez; O. Rey, R. Brugue, E. Bardeli, J. A. Olasagasti, T. Fernandez; I. Romero
Real Betis
A. Valles; A. Ortiz, D. Llorente, V. Gomez, J. Firpo; F. Bernal, P. Fornals, Antony, N. Deossa, R. Riquelme; C. Hernandez
Team Form Analysis
Levante
League Position: 17Levante Form Analysis
You can find a more detailed breakdown in our La Liga match preview.
Levante's start to the league season has been underwhelming, with a 0-0 draw away at Osasuna on August 24 followed by a heavy 3-0 defeat at Espanyol on August 16, leaving them without a win in their opening two La Liga fixtures. The goalless draw at Osasuna did show defensive organization against top-flight opposition, but the inability to find the net in that match, combined with conceding three at Espanyol, points to early struggles at both ends of the pitch. Their pre-season friendly results were mixed, with a 3-1 win over Castellón offset by a 1-0 loss to Villarreal, suggesting a squad still searching for consistency heading into the competitive campaign. With Levante sitting 17th in the table, the early signs point to a team that will need to sharpen its attacking output while maintaining the defensive discipline shown against Osasuna if it hopes to move up the standings.
Real Betis
League Position: 2Real Betis Form Analysis
Real Betis have opened the league season strongly, winning both of their fixtures: a 1-0 home victory over Real Sociedad on August 21 and a 1-0 away win at Valencia on August 25. Both results came by identical scorelines, highlighting a defensively tight side capable of grinding out narrow victories against varied opposition, both at home and on the road. Their pre-season form was more mixed, including a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, a 1-0 defeat to Inter, and a 3-1 win away at Arsenal, indicating a squad still fine-tuning ahead of competitive fixtures. Currently 2nd in the table, Manuel Pellegrini's side has carried a clean defensive record into the league phase, not having conceded in either of their opening two matches, a trend that will be a key marker to watch as they travel to face Levante.
Head-to-Head
Levante
Real Betis
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-23 | Real Betis | 2 - 1 | Levante |
| 2025-09-14 | Levante | 2 - 2 | Real Betis |
| 2022-02-13 | Levante | 2 - 4 | Real Betis |
| 2021-11-28 | Real Betis | 3 - 1 | Levante |
| 2021-03-19 | Real Betis | 2 - 0 | Levante |
| 2020-12-29 | Levante | 4 - 3 | Real Betis |
| 2020-06-28 | Levante | 4 - 2 | Real Betis |
| 2019-09-24 | Real Betis | 3 - 1 | Levante |
| 2019-04-24 | Levante | 4 - 0 | Real Betis |
| 2018-08-17 | Real Betis | 0 - 3 | Levante |
Memorable Matches
The history between these sides has produced some high-scoring encounters. On May 23, 2026, Real Betis edged Levante 2-1 in their most recent meeting, while the September 14, 2025 fixture ended in a 2-2 draw, with Levante fighting back against their visitors. Further back, the December 29, 2020 meeting saw Levante triumph 4-3 in a seven-goal thriller, one of several matches between these clubs to produce plenty of goals, including a 4-2 Levante win on June 28, 2020, and a 4-0 rout of Real Betis on April 24, 2019, underlining a fixture that has often delivered entertainment for both sets of supporters.
Venue Factor
With the venue for this fixture unconfirmed, the broader context of Levante hosting Real Betis still carries significance in terms of home support and atmosphere for a club currently placed 17th and seeking a first league win of the season. Real Betis, meanwhile, arrive on the back of two away and home league wins this season, suggesting comfort regardless of location. Traveling form has been a strength for Pellegrini's side, having already secured a 1-0 win at Valencia on August 25. For Levante, generating home momentum will be important as they look to convert crowd backing into their first points of the campaign against a Betis side yet to be beaten in the league.
Injury Concerns
Levante
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