Levante vs Villarreal Prediction & Betting Tips

Levante vs Villarreal Match Preview

Levante welcome Villarreal in a La Liga clash that pits a relegation threatened side against one chasing European qualification. The gap in quality is clear in the table, yet recent scorelines suggest Levante are capable of making matches uncomfortable at home.

Villarreal sit third with 45 points from 23 matches, while Levante remain 19th with just 18 points. The contrast in goal difference and attacking output frames the tactical balance heading into this fixture.

Levante Struggling for Stability at the Back

Levante were beaten 0-2 by Valencia in their latest outing, their third defeat in five league matches. They have conceded eight goals across their last three games, including a 4-2 loss against A. Club and a 2-0 defeat at Real Madrid.

Defensive vulnerability remains the central issue. With 40 goals conceded in 23 matches, they hold one of the weaker back lines in the division. Even in their 3-2 win over Elche, control was fragile and required late resilience.

At home, they have shown occasional threat, scoring three against Elche and holding A. Madrid to a 0-0 draw. However, consistency in both boxes has been missing, particularly when facing teams with pace in wide areas.

Villarreal Carry Greater Attacking Authority

Villarreal arrive after a narrow 2-1 defeat at Getafe, but that result followed an emphatic 4-1 victory over Espanyol. They have scored six goals across their last three league matches, maintaining an average close to two per game this season.

With 44 goals scored in 23 matches and a goal difference of plus 18, the Yellow Submarine possess one of the division’s more efficient attacks. Even in draws such as the 2-2 against Osasuna, they generate consistent scoring opportunities.

Defensively they are not flawless, conceding 26 times overall, yet their structure tends to hold against lower ranked opposition. Against a Levante side that concedes regularly, Villarreal should find space between the lines.

Levante vs Villarreal Prediction

The best bet for this match is Villarreal to win and Both Teams to Score at 3.20 odds. Villarreal’s superior attacking numbers and league position justify confidence in an away victory, yet Levante’s recent home scoring record suggests they can contribute. Levante have scored in two of their last three at home, while Villarreal have conceded in three of their previous four league matches.

We also find value in backing over 2.5 goals when considering Levante’s defensive numbers and Villarreal’s offensive output. Matches involving Levante frequently open up, particularly after the interval, aligning with the second half goals market priced at 1.88.

The Correct Score Prediction is Villarreal 3-1 offered at 12.00 odds. Villarreal’s scoring consistency combined with Levante’s defensive fragility points towards a multi goal away win, with the hosts likely to find a single response in an open contest.

Peter Green- February 17, 2026

Levante vs Villarreal Betting Tips

Villarreal to win & Both teams to Score

OK

3.20 Odds

Over 1.5 Goals Second Half

OK

1.88 Odds

Villarreal 3-1

OK

12.00 Odds