Levante vs Athletic Club

Levante have had a mixed run recently, including a recent home loss to Barcelona and a goalless draw at Malaga. Their best-rated player over these matches is Mathew Ryan, who has made 17 saves. Levante have struggled to control games, holding slightly less of the ball than their opponents. Athletic Club arrive in better form, having avoided defeat in their three most recent La Liga fixtures. They drew with Elche after beating Atletico Madrid and Celta Vigo. Robert Navarro has been their standout performer, scoring twice over the listed matches, while Unai Simón has matched Ryan's save count for his side. Athletic Club have also seen less of the ball on average than their opponents over the matches on our record.

The history between these two sides is brief and leans towards the visitors. Athletic Club have won both of the meetings we have on record, securing a win at this venue in November last year and another in February.

• Levante are without A. Primo and K. Etta Eyong, two players ruled out.
• Athletic Club are without D. Vivian and U. Egiluz, and have G. Guruzeta, I. Williams and P. Canales in doubt.
• Levante's Roger Brugué has scored two goals over the listed matches, while Athletic Club's Robert Navarro has also netted twice.
• Athletic Club have scored four goals in the second halves of their matches on record, more than in their first halves.

Athletic Club look better placed given their recent unbeaten run in the league and their strong record in this fixture. While Levante have shown they can score, their defensive record against Barcelona and Espanyol suggests they could be vulnerable. The visitors will look to Robert Navarro, who has scored two goals over the listed matches, while Levante will rely on the contributions of Roger Brugué, who also has two goals over the listed matches, to keep them in the contest.