Espanyol vs Levante Preview at 02:00 on April 28, La Liga Round 33

Espanyol vs Levante Preview (02:00, April 28). Prediction of the result, expected lineup, expert analysis for the match between Espanyol and Levante in Round 33 of the Spanish National Championship (La Liga) 2025/26.

Espanyol vs Levante Preview

Espanyol is experiencing the worst victory drought in the club's history in La Liga. Once considered a contender for the top 4 in the first half of the season, the Catalan side is still tirelessly searching for its first win in 2026. Since the triumphant 2-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao on December 22 last year, Espanyol has gone through a streak of only draws and losses, causing them to plummet freely to the 12th position on the standings.

Currently, Coach Manolo Gonzalez's team is not only distant from the European dream but also beginning to feel the heat of the relegation battle, being just 4 points away from the danger zone. The 0-1 defeat against Rayo Vallecano recently was the fourth loss in the last five rounds for "The Parakeets." If they do not quickly improve their form at their home ground, RCDE Stadium – where they also have only the 16th-best performance in the league – the tragedy of relegation could very well occur.

Contrary to the host's decline, Levante is showing tremendous effort in the survival fight. Although still in the red zone (19th position) with 32 points, Coach Luis Castro's squad has won three of their last four matches. Two consecutive victories against tough opponents Getafe and Sevilla have ignited hope for survival for "The Frogs," as they are now only 2 points behind Sevilla's safe position.

Confidence is returning to Levante thanks to the explosive form of young talent Carlos Espi in the attack. Additionally, Levante is not intimidated when playing away, having accumulated 12 points from 15 away matches this season. Against an Espanyol severely lacking in confidence, this is a golden opportunity for Levante to secure points, even a victory, to continue their spectacular escape journey.

Espanyol vs Levante Squad Status

Espanyol: Key striker Javi Puado remains absent long-term. Fernando Calero is racing against time to recover after the final medical check. However, the home team welcomes the important return of Urko Gonzalez after his suspension. The 36-year-old veteran Kike Garcia remains the primary hope in attack with 8 goals this season.

Levante: The injury list includes Roger Brugue, Unai Elgezabal, and Kareem Tunde. The biggest loss for the visitors is the absence of striker Ivan Romero due to accumulating enough penalty cards in the win against Sevilla. The responsibility for scoring will heavily rest on Carlos Espi, who has scored 8 times in 19 appearances.

Expected Lineup Espanyol vs Levante

Espanyol (4-2-3-1): Dmitrovic; El Hilali, Riedel, Cabrera, Romero; Gonzalez, Terrats; Ngonge, Exposito, Dolan; K Garcia.

Levante (4-5-1): Ryan; Toljan, Moreno, De la Fuente, Sanchez; V Garcia, Olasgasti, Raghouber, Martinez, Alvarez; Espi.

Head-to-head History and Form of Espanyol vs Levante

Espanyol's Form

24/04/26: Rayo Vallecano 1-0 Espanyol (La Liga)

11/04/26: Barcelona 4-1 Espanyol (La Liga)

04/04/26: Real Betis 0-0 Espanyol (La Liga)

21/03/26: Espanyol 1-2 Getafe (La Liga)

15/03/26: Mallorca 2-1 Espanyol (La Liga)

Levante's Form

24/04/26: Levante 2-0 Sevilla (La Liga)

14/04/26: Levante 1-0 Getafe (La Liga)

04/04/26: Real Sociedad 2-0 Levante (La Liga)

22/03/26: Levante 4-2 Real Oviedo (La Liga)

17/03/26: Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Levante (La Liga)

Espanyol vs Levante Head-to-head History

11/01/26: Levante 1-1 Espanyol

05/02/24: Espanyol 2-1 Levante

09/09/23: Levante 1-4 Espanyol

12/03/22: Levante 1-1 Espanyol

11/12/21: Espanyol 4-3 Levante

Espanyol vs Levante Result Prediction

Espanyol has home advantage and favorable head-to-head history, but their actual form is extremely weak. Meanwhile, Levante is playing with the spirit of warriors who have nothing left to lose. With Espanyol not knowing victory in 2026 and Levante riding high after a streak of favorable results, a draw might be the most reasonable scenario at RCDE Stadium at this moment.