Verdict: Over 1.5 goals
Best Odds: 4/7
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Looking to extend on their astonishing run of form, Getafe will travel to Valencia on Monday night when they meet Levante.
Levante
Starting with the hosts, watching their four-match unbeaten run come to an abrupt end, Levante will be desperately searching for an immediate response here. Eventually marking their return from March’s international break with a 2-0 defeat away at Real Sociedad, Luis Castro’s side are seeking a minor miracle in the race to avoid the drop. Opening this weekend’s fixtures sat five points adrift of safety, the Frogs are still almost universally regarded as a standout relegation contender over the next six weeks. However, facing what appears to be a must-win showdown on Monday night, Levante will be excited to make a return to home soil here. Heading into March’s fortnight interval with an action-packed 4-2 victory against Real Oviedo, Castro’s camp have registered seven points from their previous three La Liga showdown in front of their own supporters.
Levante Team News
Both still sidelined with respective knee injuries, Levante will once again be without the duo of Roger Brugue and Unai Elgezabal Udondo. Settling for a spot on the bench against Sociedad last weekend, Uruguayan youngster Alan Matturro could be handed a full recall.
Notching six goals in his final four La Liga appearances prior to March’s International break, 20-year-old Carlos Espi will spearhead Levante’s charge in the final third. One-time Brighton goalkeeper Mathew Ryan will start between the sticks on Monday night.
Getafe
As for the visitors, embarking on what has been a public fairytale on either side of March’s international break, the mood in Getafe’s camp certainly remains at a red-hot high. Cementing their spot as one of Spain’s ultimate surprise packages this year, Jose Bordalas’ high-flying squad are remarkably at the heart of a genuine European chase. Marking their return from March’s fortnight interval with an eye-catching 2-0 victory at home against Athletic Bilbao, Monday’s guests have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across Spain’s elite. Along with heading into the international break with a rugged 2-1 win away at Espanyol, Getafe have astonishingly won four of their previous five La Liga appearances and they have broken plenty of records over the past month.
Getafe Team News
Shown what was a costly first-half booking against Athletic Bilbao last week, Uruguayan international Mauro Arambarri will serve a one-match suspension here. However, both serving their own respective domestic bans last time out, both Allan Nyom and ex-Watford defender Kiko Femenia will return to Getafe’s squad.
Finding the net in Madrid last week and registering a first La Liga strike since the start of February, Luis Vazquez should keep his spot leading the line. Returning from a recent muscle issue, former Norwich City starlet Abu Kamara could make a first appearance of 2026.
Levante vs Getafe Key Factors to Consider
- When Levante and Getafe met for their reverse La Liga showdown back on September 27th, Monday’s opponents played out a 1-1 stalemate in Madrid.
- Getafe have won four of their last five La Liga appearances and are suddenly at the heart of a genuine European chase.
- Likewise, Monday’s guests have won three of their last four La Liga matchups on the road.
- Levante have registered seven points from their previous three La Liga matchups on home soil.
- 20-year-old Carlos Espi has registered six La Liga strikes in just his last five top-flight outings.
Conclusion
Suddenly scrapping it out in the European chase, Getafe will be desperate to extend on their fairytale here. Remarkably winning four of their previous five La Liga appearances and with the mood in their camp at a red-hot high, Monday’s guests will be looking to make another statement on the road. However, watching Levante register seven points from their last three showdowns in Valencia, we could be treated to an intriguing battle.
Verdict: Over 1.5 goals
Best Odds: 4/7
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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