Levante – Atlético Madrid: preview
We provide predictions for the upcoming match between Atlético Madrid and Levante in the eleventh round of the 2026/27 Spanish league.
"Levante" occupies 14th place, staying two points clear of the relegation zone. "Atlético" sits in second, two points behind "Barcelona" and one ahead of "Real" in third.
Key points
Levante
"Levante" faces the toughest stretch, forcing the favorites to fight. In seven of the last eight matches, examples: Levante played against top‑ten teams, including "Betis" (5:2) and "Barcelona" (2:4), both in the Champions League zone. In those meetings, the "frogs" earned eight points and only three defeats – against "Villarreal" (1:3), "Barcelona" and "Real Sociedad" (1:2). None of these games were handed over without struggle; only once did they create fewer than two clear chances in 90 minutes – against "Deportivo" (1:1), which ended in a draw. Meanwhile, "Atlético" will play more boldly and give "Levante" counter‑attack opportunities.
2. Brugge ready, Bardei offside
Midfielder Enzo Bardei, who scored a goal and assisted in the match against "Betis", is still recovering from a hamstring tendon injury and will not play for "Atlético". Central defender Adrián De La Fuente missed the last two matches due to a muscle injury and did not train with the cup preparation squad. But his return is possible – the decision will be made just before the match. On the other hand, Rober Brugge, Levante’s top scorer with five goals, returned after a minor discomfort and will start from the beginning.
3. At home, "Levante" troubles everyone
The pitch at "Ciudad de Valencia" is not the best, but it is watered regularly before matches, making passing play difficult for the favorites – "Betis" (2:5) suffered one of its two defeats of the season, conceding two goals after the defense.
Moreover, Levante’s spirit with its fans is special. In the last 11 home matches, the "frogs" won eight games and only one defeat – against "Barcelona" (2:4). In the current season, they have already beaten "Betis" and "Athletic Bilbao" (3:1).
Atlético Madrid
1. "Atlético" is not perfect, but it wins results
While "Barcelona" and "Real" compete both on the field and in the media, attracting attention, "Atlético" steadily moves toward first place, just two points away. The Madrid side has already won six consecutive matches, its best streak since the fall of 2025. In the last month, they overcame two tough tests: away they beat "Espanyol" (1:0) and "Alaves" (2:1), something they had not achieved since 2021. The next tough outing is at "Levante", where "Atlético" has not won since 2020 (three draws since then). It’s time to break that streak.
2. Romer and Coche return, Alvarés scores
A week ago, "Atlético" drew away against "Stuttgart" (1:1), suffering under German pressure. "Levante" can also press effectively, but the "matras" team has the cure: Coche and Cristian Romer have returned and are ready to come on if needed. They are key players to overcome pressure. Additionally, Julián Alvarés scored in two consecutive matches – the first time since November 2025. After the decisive goal against "Deportivo", he apologized to fans for his summer remarks; it’s time to improve relations.
3. "Atlético" increased defensive reliability
In ten rounds, "Atlético" conceded only eight goals, fewer than "Celta" (seven). Several reasons: first, the Madrid side improved pressure, being four in intensity. Second, Jan Oblak returned to his first‑tier level: a 76% save rate, the best figure since the 2020/21 season. Only at the start of the season did "Atlético"’s defense falter, such as the 2:2 with "Villarreal" and 0:3 against "Atlético". In the last six matches, four were "dry" and only two goals conceded.
Approximate formations
4-3-3
4-4-2
3-3-4
1-1-3
Rayan 23, Sanchez 2, Mandí 3, Hondo 29, Perez 20, Rey 6, Recaña 8, Olásaga 24, Fernandez 7, Brugge 9, Romer 13, Oblak 14, Lorente 18, Pujil 17, Ganco 22, Grimaldo 23, Yulman 8, Barrios 20, Simón 7, Can 10, Bena 19, Alvarés
Betting on trends
In four of the last six matches between "Levante" and "Atlético", fewer than three goals were scored. Bet: TM 2.5 at 2.35.
In four of the last six matches between "Levante" and "Atlético", only one team scored. Bet: both teams score – No at 2.20.
Prediction
Levante vs Atlético Madrid 31.10.2026 17:00
In seven of the last eight matches, examples: Levante played against top‑ten teams, including "Betis" (5:2) and "Barcelona" (2:4), both in the Champions League zone. In that stretch, the "frogs" earned eight points and only three defeats.
With the favorites, "Levante" knows how to play and at home is especially strong, in the last 11 matches at "Ciudad de Valencia" they lost only once and won eight victories.
"Atlético" has already won six consecutive matches, its best streak since the fall of 2025. Alvarés finally scores, Coche and Romer return. The defense impresses: in the last six matches, only two goals conceded and four "dry".
Yes, since 2020, "Atlético" has not won at home against "Levante", but in the last month they broke two similar streaks: away they beat "Espanyol" (1:0) and "Alaves" (2:1), something they had not achieved since 2021.
Assuming the Madrid side wins. Prediction: 1-2
