Valencia CF vs Levante UD, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Valencia CF vs Levante UD — La Liga at Estadio de Mestalla.
- Valencia CF 12 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Levante UD 12 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alberto Undiano
- Referee Roberto Alonso
- Referee Jesus Gil
- Referee Jose Guzman
- Referee Jose Matias
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | Levante UD | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Apr | Villarreal CF | A | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Apr | Real Madrid CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Mar | Sevilla FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Mar | Getafe CF | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | Valencia CF | A | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Apr | SD Huesca | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Apr | Athletic Club | A | 2–3 | L |
| 31 Mar | SD Eibar | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Mar | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Mar | Villarreal CF | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Valencia CF | Levante UD | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #17 |
| 9 | Points | 11 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 2 / 3 / 7 | W / D / L | 2 / 5 / 5 |
| 8 | Scored | 16 |
| 20 | Conceded | 21 |
| -12 | GD | -5 |
| 0.75 | PPG | 0.92 |
| 17% | Win % | 17% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
Valencia CF this season
25%
Clean Sheets
Levante UD this season
Levante UD this season
Valencia CF are 19th (9 pts). Levante UD are 17th (11 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Valencia CF
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/4
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
1/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Levante UD
0-15
–/4
16-30
4/2
31-45
2/5
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/3
76+
7/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Valencia CF
| Umar Sadiq | 2 G |
Levante UD
| Brugui | 5 G | 1 A |
| Ivan Romero | 3 G | |
| Adrian de la Fuente | 2 G | |
| Jon Olasagasti | 1 G | 1 A |
| Enzo Bardeli | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Valencia CF launch into their encounter with Levante UD.
- 2' Santi Mina has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 2 minutes.
- 7' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Valencia CF and Levante UD are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 12' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 17' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 22' Neto has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 27' Levante UD are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 32' The whistle greets Cristiano Piccini as he departs to be replaced by Francis Coquelin.
- 33' A meaty challenge results in booking for Carlos Soler on 33.
- 38' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 43' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Cristiano Piccini suffering a number of foals already.
- 48' Both keepers have barely been tested. Valencia CF and Levante UD are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 53' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 56' Carlos Soler doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 57' Goncalo Guedes does the damage! The net is bulging and Valencia CF surge ahead!
- 62' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Valencia CF that had 434 games and scored 407 goals.
- 63' A stunning finish from Santi Mina — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 68' The Levante UD manager makes a substitution. Roger Marti departs to be replaced by Borja Mayoral.
- 69' A tactical swap from Levante UD — Moses Simon on, Luna off on 69 minutes.
- 71' It is a substitution in Valencia CF team. Dani Parejo is replaced by Kevin Gameiro on 71 minute.
- 76' The 35-year-old Gabriel Paulista has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Enis Bardhi. He replaces Ruben Rochina on 77 minute.
- 78' It is a substitution in Valencia CF team. Goncalo Guedes is replaced by Lee Kangin on 78 minute.
- 81' Borja Mayoral picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 83' Valencia CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 88' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Paco Lopez will be considering his options from the bench.
- 89' Erick Cabaco catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 89.
- Game over. The scoreline of 3-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Dani Parejo C ↓ Kevin Gameiro 71'
- 13
-
7
Goncalo Guedes ↓ Lee Kangin 78'
- 11
- 18
- 21
- 24
- 5
- 14
- 8
- 22
Bench
- 23
-
9
Kevin Gameiro ↑ 71'
- 12
-
17
Francis Coquelin ↑ 32'
- 28
- 15
-
16
Lee Kangin ↑ 78'
Coach
Marcelino
Levante UD Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 25
- 24
- 4
-
22
Luna ↓ Moses Simon 69'
- 18
- 12
- 11
-
9
Roger Marti ↓ Borja Mayoral 68'
- 23
-
16
Rochina ↓ Enis Bardhi 77'
Bench
-
2
Borja Mayoral ↑ 68'
-
7
Moses Simon ↑ 69'
- 20
- 13
- 19
-
10
Enis Bardhi ↑ 77'
- 17
Coach
Paco Lopez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Roger Marti | 7 |
| Goncalo Guedes | 3 |
| Carlos Soler | 3 |
| Jose Luis Morales | 2 |
| Santi Mina | 2 |
| Kevin Gameiro | 2 |
| Roger Marti | 2 |
| Manu Vallejo | 2 |
Valencia CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.69
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Levante UD xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Valencia CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.06
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
74%
Draw or Levante UD
51%
Valencia CF or Levante UD
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Valencia CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
7.2%
1 – 0
7.1%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Levante UD covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 20% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 16% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Levante UD keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.