Mid-table Levante host Atletico Madrid in Spain this weekend, with the visitors looking to close the gap on league leaders Barcelona. However, with the home side having won in La Liga last weekend, they will be coming into Saturday evenings clash full of confidence. Having won just three times all season, Levante take on Atletico Madrid this weekend looking to win two matches in a row for the first time for the first time in the campaign.
Spanish La Liga – Estadi Ciutat de València, Valencia – Saturday 25th November – 19:45 UK Time
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Levante
Atletico MadridHowever, manager Juan Muniz will be well aware of the task facing them, even if Atletico head to the Estadi Ciutat de Valencia having not found their top form so far this season. However, with the visitors already ten point behind league leaders Barcelona, Diego Simeone’s team must start winning on a regular basis before it is too late. For those still unsure of who to back at the bookies this weekend, let’s take a closer look at the two teams, as well as our top betting tip.
Levante Team News & Form
Levante come into the clash off the back of an impressive 2-0 away victory at Las Palmas, a victory which lifted them to 12th in the Spanish top-flight standings. Muniz’s men have only lost one of their last five matches, with the likes of Cheick Doukoure and Jason having been in fine form over recent weeks. Despite having conceded just 15 goals from their 12 matches so far this season, Levante have struggled in front of goal, with the pressure on attackers Roger Marti and Samuel Garcia to start delivering in the final third.
Atletico Madrid Team News & Form
Having battled to a goalless draw with Real Madrid last time around, Atletico Madrid will be looking to return to winning ways when they travel to Levante this weekend. Despite being unbeaten from their opening 12 La Liga matches, six draws from such matches have left Diego Simeone’s men in fourth place in the standings. Antoine Griezmann has failed to find his best form so far this season, while the likes of Yannick Carrasco and Angel Correa looking to step up. Atletico have been strong at the back however, conceding just six goals so far this season, the second-best defensive record in Spain.
Head to Head
The two teams have met 20 times in the past, with Atletico Madrid having won 11 of such encounters to date, including registering three draws in this time. However, with last season’s matches between the duo in Valencia having ended in a 2-1 win for Levante, it comes as little surprise that another close encounter is expected this time around.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Despite their status as the home team, it perhaps comes as little surprise that Levante go into the match as the underdogs for victory with the majority of bookmakers. The hosts can be backed at odds of 13/2 with Ladbrokes, while those looking to bet on an away win for Atletico Madrid can take advantage of 4/7 odds from the same bookmaker.
Top Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on Atletico Madrid keeping a clean sheet, which can be found at best odds of 5/6 with Ladbrokes.