Sevilla FC's Home Fortress
Sevilla FC, despite their current mid-table standing in La Liga, have historically dominated Levante UD at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. With 12 wins in their last 18 home encounters against Levante, Sevilla's fortress-like home advantage is undeniable. This season, Sevilla's form has been inconsistent, but their recent 2-1 victory against Girona suggests a potential resurgence. However, the team faces challenges with Kelechi Iheanacho's underperformance and potential transfer, which could affect their attacking options.
Levante UD's Resilient Campaign
Levante UD, currently in LaLiga 2, have been showcasing their strength with notable victories, including a 3-1 win against Granada. Their attacking prowess is evident, with José Luis Morales leading the charge. Despite their strong form in the second division, Levante's away record against Sevilla is less impressive, having not won in their last nine visits. The recent transfer of promising player Andrés García to Aston Villa might impact their squad depth, but their current momentum in LaLiga 2 remains strong.
Statistical Insights and Trends
Historically, matches between Sevilla and Levante tend to be high-scoring, with an average of 4 goals per encounter. Sevilla scores 2.6 goals on average against Levante, while Levante manages 1.4 goals. Both teams have a tendency to score in their matches, with Sevilla failing to score in only one of their eight home games this season. Levante, on the other hand, has failed to score in three of their nine away matches.
Prediction and Conclusion
Considering Sevilla's historical dominance at home and Levante's current form, the prediction leans towards a home victory for Sevilla FC. However, given the attacking capabilities of both teams and the statistical likelihood of goals, it is probable that both teams will score. Sevilla's home advantage, coupled with Levante's recent form, suggests a competitive match with a likely scoreline of 2-1 in favor of Sevilla.