Levante hunting for first home win as in-form Espanyol visit Ciutat de València
Struggling Levante aim to secure their first home victory of the season against an Espanyol side looking to bounce back from Barcelona derby defeat.
Bottom-half Levante welcome high-flying Espanyol to the Ciutat de València on Sunday, with the hosts desperate to end their home hoodoo while the visitors aim to recover from derby disappointment.
Match Details
Levante and Espanyol lock horns this Sunday at 16:15 local time in a fascinating clash of teams experiencing contrasting fortunes in La Liga this season.
The fixture will be broadcast live on DAZN for those wanting to catch all the action from the comfort of their armchair.
Levante’s Home Struggles
It’s been a proper mare for Levante on home soil this season. The Valencia-based outfit are yet to taste victory in front of their own supporters - a shocking stat that’s contributing heavily to their relegation troubles.
Currently:
- 19th in the table (relegation zone)
- Just 13 points collected all season
- Coming off a confidence-boosting win against Sevilla
The Granotas will be hoping their recent away triumph can finally inspire them to give the home faithful something to celebrate. Getting that first home win would be absolutely massive for their survival hopes.
Espanyol Looking to Bounce Back
The Pericos have been one of the surprise packages this season, currently sitting pretty in 5th position with an impressive 33 points. Their excellent run was only recently halted by Barcelona in the Catalan derby.
Despite that setback, Espanyol have been in blinding form:
- Enjoying a “magnificent run of victories” before the derby defeat
- Firmly in European contention
- Playing with confidence and swagger rarely seen from the Barcelona-based side in recent seasons
What to Expect
This one has all the makings of a proper contest. Levante’s desperation for home points meets Espanyol’s determination to get back to winning ways.
The visitors will start as favourites given their lofty league position, but write off Levante at your peril - teams fighting for survival can often pull a rabbit out of the hat when least expected.
For the neutral, this Sunday afternoon clash could be a right Bobby Dazzler if both teams play to their potential.