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Espanyol vs Levante match
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The gist
Espanyol host Levante in LaLiga opener at RCDE Stadium on Aug 16.
Espanyol unbeaten in last six meetings, favored to edge a low-scoring contest.
Background
Espanyol and Levante open their 2026-27 LaLiga campaign against each other. Espanyol finished eighth last season, while Levante secured survival late. Espanyol have a strong head-to-head record, unbeaten in the last six meetings, and are favored at home.
How it unfolded
- Aug 14, 2026Match previews published, noting Espanyol's injury concerns (Javi Puado, Kike Garcia) and Levante's suspension for Roger Brugue.
- Aug 15, 2026Espanyol coach Manolo González holds pre-match press conference, emphasizing control and ambition for the season.
- Aug 16, 2026Match kicks off at RCDE Stadium, with Espanyol favored to win.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Espanyol are unbeaten in their last six meetings with Levante and have home advantage, making them favorites.
- Caution
- Despite Espanyol's favoritism, this fixture has produced many draws, and Levante's leaky defense could lead to an open game.
Still unverified
Predicted lineups and score predictions are based on pre-match analysis and are not confirmed.