Levante host Athletic Club in La Liga on October 21, 2026, at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia. The match, scheduled for 18:00 local time, was originally due to take place on September 16 but was postponed shortly before kick-off because of heavy rain in Valencia. Levante enter the rearranged fixture in 17th place, while Athletic are 11th. Both teams arrive after draws, though their recent records tell different stories: Levante are winless in five league matches, whereas Athletic have gone five without defeat. The visitors have also played one fewer league game, adding context to the gap between them.

Levante's Recent Form and Key Stats

Levante drew 1-1 away to Deportivo A Coruña on October 16, their second consecutive draw after a 3-3 result against Sevilla. Those points have interrupted a run of defeats, but they have not yet brought Levante back to winning ways. Their last five matches have produced three draws and two losses, with averages of 1.4 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per game.

Earlier, Levante put together three unbeaten matches by drawing 0-0 in Pamplona, beating Betis 5-2 and taking another goalless draw against Málaga. That sequence ended with a 4-2 defeat to Barcelona, followed by a 3-1 loss to Villarreal. The results show how different their games can look: Levante have kept clean sheets, scored five in a victory and conceded three or more in several recent fixtures. Across the league season, their record stands at one win, four draws and three defeats, with averages of 1.5 goals scored and 2.0 conceded.

There is a notable second-half pattern in Levante's home league matches: at least one goal has been scored after the interval in each of their last 12. That figure refers to total goals by either side, not necessarily goals scored by Levante. Etta Eyong could return to the squad, although the source article does not expect him to start. Hugo Sotelo remains unavailable, while Requena and Ratkov are possible starters after impressing against Deportivo.

Athletic Club's Recent Form and Key Stats

Athletic Club come into the trip following a 0-0 draw away to Valencia on October 17. It was their third draw in succession and their second straight match without a goal for either team. Their league campaign began with two defeats, but they have not lost since: victories at Vigo and against Atlético were followed by draws with Elche, Alavés and Valencia.

That run gives Athletic two wins and three draws in their last five. They have averaged 1.2 goals scored and just 0.2 conceded across those matches, a marked contrast with Levante's recent defensive figures. Their overall La Liga record is two wins, three draws and two losses, with averages of 1.0 goal scored and 0.9 conceded. The latest scorelines suggest a side that has become difficult to beat, even if goals have been scarce in its most recent outings.

Athletic's away record offers a note of caution: they have been behind at half-time in seven of their last 11 away league matches. A slow start here could test the resilience shown in their unbeaten run. Sancet and Guruzeta are unavailable through injury, while Nico Williams could be included in the squad but is not expected to start if selected.

Probable Lineups: Levante vs Athletic Club

Levante: Ryan; Toljan, Adrián de la Fuente, Mandi, Manu Sánchez; Brugui, Olasagasti, Requena, Thiago Fernández; Ratkov, Iván Romero.

Athletic Club: Unai Simón; Areso, Yeray Álvarez, Laporte, Yuri Berchiche; Ruiz de Galarreta, Canales, Gerenabarrena; Robert Navarro, Iñaki Williams, Berenguer.

Levante vs Athletic Club Match Analysis

The contrast in recent results makes this a compelling rearranged fixture. Levante have found ways to take points from their last two games, including a 3-3 draw with Sevilla, but their five-match winless run and average of 2.2 goals conceded in that period remain concerns. Playing at home gives them the opportunity to change that pattern, and their recent home matches suggest the contest may still be open after half-time.

Athletic Club bring the stronger five-match record and have conceded very little during it. Their two latest games ended 0-0, however, so maintaining that defensive standard may not be enough on its own if they cannot rediscover the scoring touch shown in their wins at Vigo and against Atlético. The head-to-head summary also favors Athletic: from Levante's perspective, the last five meetings have brought no wins, two draws and three defeats, with averages of 0.8 goals scored and 2.0 conceded.

The visitors' unbeaten form and head-to-head advantage give them a credible route to all three points, while Levante's recent draws and Athletic's half-time difficulties away from home leave room for a close contest. Athletic will be looking to turn defensive consistency into another victory; Levante's immediate task is to convert competitive spells into a first win in six league matches.

Levante vs Athletic Club prediction from BetMines: Athletic Club win (2) with 41% probability.