Levante will host Alaves for the second leg of their Segunda Division playoff final on Saturday night, with the tie delicately poised following a goalless draw in their first meeting last weekend. A cagey first leg failed to produce a goal, but there will have to be a winner this time around, with the two sides battling to secure a return to Spain’s top flight for the 2023-24 campaign
Levante were relegated from La Liga last season courtesy of their 19th-place finish, but they have not spent back-to-back campaigns in the second tier since 2010. The Frogs ended the regular season in third position in the table, only missing out on automatic promotion to Las Palmas on goal difference, with the two teams level on the head-to-head record.
Levante were paired with Albacete in the semi-finals of the playoffs and comfortably progressed to the final, recording a 3-1 victory in the away fixture before running out 3-0 winners at home four days later.
Javier Calleja’s side were unable to gain an advantage in terms of the scoreline in the first leg, but a draw in the away fixture has to be considered a successful result, and they will be aiming to make it a third straight home success in the second leg of the final this weekend.
Alaves, meanwhile, ended the regular season in fourth position in the table, one point behind second-placed Las Palmas, also coming incredibly close to securing automatic promotion. Like Levante, the Blue and Whites were relegated from La Liga last season, finishing in 20th position, so they are also looking to bounce back to the top level at the first time of asking.
Match Details
- Match: Levante vs Alavés
- Date: 18 June 2023
- Time: 12:30 AM
- Venue: Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
Levante vs Alavés Prediction
We say: Levante 2-1 Alaves
It would not be a surprise to see this match go all the way to penalties, but we are expecting Levante to triumph in the second leg. The home side have been excellent in recent weeks and should have just enough in front of their own supporters to secure a return to Spain’s top flight for the 2023-24 campaign
Levante vs Alavés Live Stream Time
This match will start from 12:15 AM
Levante vs Alavés Date
This match will take place on 18 June 2023
Levante vs Alavés Team News
Levante remain without the services of Jose Campana and Pablo Martinez due to long-term knee injuries, but the home side have not reported any fresh fitness problems.
As a result, it would not be a surprise to see the same XI take to the field from the first leg, with Joni Montiel and Jorge de Frutos operating in the wide positions.
Mohamed Bouldini has been the team’s main source of goals this season, finding the back of the net on eight occasions, and he is set to continue in the final third alongside Brugui.
As for Alaves, head coach Garcia has a decision to make at centre-forward, with Mamadou Sylla starting the first leg before being substituted for Asier Villalibre just before the hour.
Villalibre could now get the nod at centre-forward, with Luis Rioja, who is the team’s leading goalscorer this season with 10, featuring on the left.
Levante vs Alavés Lineups
Levante possible starting lineup:
Femenias; Pubill, Postigo, Pier, Munoz; Montiel, Iborra, Pepelu, De Frutos; Bouldini, Brugui
Alaves possible starting lineup:
Sivera; Tenaglia, Abqar, Sedlar, Duarte; Moya, Benavidez, Guridi; Rioja, Villalibre, Rebbach
Levante vs Alavés Odds
- LEVANTE TO WIN
- 1.02
- 1xbet
- DRAW
- 2.02
- Pinnacle
- ALAVÉS TO WIN
- 2.91
- 1xbet
Levante vs Alavés Where To Watch Live Today Match
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Levante vs Alavés Betting Tips
Tip 1:- Result – Levante
Tip 2:- Both team to score – yes
Tip 3:- Goal under 2.5