Espanyol vs Levante preview

Spain flag 2026/2027 La Liga, Spain
RCDE Stadium
La Liga
EspanyolESY
3 0
LevanteLVT
Full Time
Round 1 Regular Season
Roberto Fernández - 5', 40'
Tyrhys Dolan - 80'
Goal
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CONTEXT

Espanyol defeated Levante by a final score of 3-0. The home team established a 2-0 lead by halftime and maintained control throughout the second period. Espanyol held 54 percent possession while generating 1.9 expected goals against Levante's 0.34. The stronger side produced the victory in line with the 1.56 xG differential. No red cards were shown to either team and second half adjustments remained minimal. The outcome proved consistent with underlying metrics and reflected a significant 100 percent deviation level for the home side. Possession edges and scoring efficiency combined to deliver a clear result without external distortions.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Espanyol recorded a significant 100 percent structural deviation in the match outcome.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with expected performance levels for both sides.
  • xG alignment: The 3-0 result aligned with the xG values of 1.9 for Espanyol and 0.34 for Levante.
  • Market alignment: The outcome proved consistent with pre-match alignment indicators.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations indicated home dominance through the 1.56 differential.
  • Event impact: Key events produced limited impact beyond the plays that led to the 3-0 scoreline.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred and therefore created no distortion to match dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
C. Muñiz Muñoz
C. Muñiz Muñoz
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
F. Estela Bravo
F. Estela Bravo
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
?. Granel Peiró
?. Granel Peiró
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
J. Sánchez Villalobos
J. Sánchez Villalobos
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Espanyol J. González Álvarez
J. González Álvarez
VS
Levante L. Ferreira de Castro
L. Ferreira de Castro
0.79
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.6
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Real Sociedad Rank: 81 D
Osasuna Rank: 78 W
Athletic Club Rank: 79 W
Sevilla Rank: 77 L
Real Madrid Rank: 94 L
Levante Rank: 77 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Real Betis Rank: 85 L
Mallorca Rank: 79 W
Celta de Vigo Rank: 82 W
Osasuna Rank: 78 W
Villarreal Rank: 86 L
Espanyol Rank: 78 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 2 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
77.77
76.86
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Espanyol
Levante
Power Score
77.77
76.86
League Position
1
19
Global Rank
100
110

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Espanyol — Opponent-weighted form score
Levante — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Espanyol Levante

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Espanyol

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Levante

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Espanyol ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Levante
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
32.87
11.85
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
11.85
32.87
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Espanyol +1.94 Efficiency Index
vs
Levante -1.94 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Espanyol
Levante
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Espanyol
vs
Levante
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Espanyol Levante
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
26%
64%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.50 vs -0.22
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Espanyol Levante
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
64%
26%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.22 vs -0.50
Espanyol
Levante
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Espanyol
vs
Levante
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Espanyol Levante
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Espanyol 0.46
Levante 0.14
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Espanyol Levante
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Espanyol 0.00
Levante 0.09
Espanyol
Levante
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ESY had peak pressure around 97'.
  • ESY started the game with stronger pressure.
ESY Pressure LVT Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ESY reached the top pressure at 97' (61.26).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Espanyol ESY Home
2 matches
Levante LVT Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
2
Draws
2
0
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
1
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-17T00:08:58+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 La Liga, Spain · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
RCDE Stadium
Capacity
40000
Attendance
28050
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Carlos Muñiz Muñoz
Fernando Estela Bravo
Álvaro Granel Peiró
José Antonio Sánchez Villalobos

Statistics

Possession
ESY
53%
LVT
47%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 0
2 Big Chances Created 0
6 Shots 3
35 Dangerous attacks 29
54 Possession 46
0 Corners 1
7 Free kicks 17
3 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

3 Goal Kicks 10
5 Substitutions 5
22 Throwins 20
5 Successful Headers 6
1 Assists 0
14 Dribble Attempts 8
6 Successful Dribbles 4
43 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50

Attacking

80 Attacks 88

Possession

44 Long Passes 43
457 Passes 390
386 Successful Passes 331
84 Successful Passes Percentage 85
11 Key Passes 3
20 Successful Long Passes 23
45 Successful Long Passes Percentage 53

Defensive

0 Saves 3
17 Tackles 21
8 Interceptions 8
40 Duels Won 49

Build-up

10 Total Crosses 15
1 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

1 Offsides 1
17 Fouls 7

Lineup

Referee : Carlos Muñiz Muñoz

Starting XI ▼

13
Marko Dmitrovic
Marko Dmitrovic Goalkeeper
6.98
5
Clemens Riedel
Clemens Riedel Defender
6.69
14
Unai Núñez
Unai Núñez Defender
7.09
23
Omar El Hilali
Omar El Hilali Defender
7.01
29
Roger Hinojo
Roger Hinojo Defender
7.13
4
Urko González de Zárate
Urko González de Zárate Midfielder
6.9
10
Pol Lozano
Pol Lozano
Midfielder72'
6.79
8
Edu Expósito
Edu Expósito (C) Midfielder
6.83
18
Marcos Fernández
Marcos Fernández
Attacker86'
22
Álex Calatrava
Álex Calatrava Midfielder
6.8
26
Rafel Bauzà
Rafel Bauzà
Midfielder72'
6.85
24
Tyrhys Dolan
Tyrhys Dolan Midfielder
7.28
17
Jofre Carreras
Jofre Carreras
Attacker81'
6.59
28
Javi Hernández
Javi Hernández Midfielder
7.42
11
Pere Milla
Pere Milla
Midfielder82'
6.75
9
Roberto Fernández
Roberto Fernández Attacker
2
8.07
Referee : Carlos Muñiz Muñoz

Starting XI ▼

13
Mathew Ryan
Mathew Ryan Goalkeeper
6.19
2
Aïssa Mandi
Aïssa Mandi Defender
6.79
4
Adrián Dela
Adrián Dela (C) Defender
6.94
23
Manu Sánchez
Manu Sánchez Defender
6.13
29
Nacho Pérez
Nacho Pérez Defender
7.19
22
Jeremy Toljan
Jeremy Toljan
Defender76'
6.2
8
Jon Ander Olasagasti
Jon Ander Olasagasti Midfielder
6.33
10
Carlos Álvarez
Carlos Álvarez Midfielder
6.45
18
Enzo Bardeli
Enzo Bardeli
Midfielder46'
6.45
17
Víctor García
Víctor García Midfielder
6.26
19
Kareem Tunde
Kareem Tunde
Attacker76'
6.3
20
Oriol Rey
Oriol Rey Midfielder
6.36
27
Paco Cortés
Paco Cortés Midfielder
6.43
21
Karl Etta Eyong
Karl Etta Eyong
Attacker46'
6.42
9
Iván Romero
Iván Romero Attacker
6.78
—
Iván Romero
64'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Marcos Fernández → Edu Expósito
10th Substitution
86'
Event
Pere Milla → Javi Hernández
9th Substitution
82'
Event
Jofre Carreras → Tyrhys Dolan
8th Substitution
81'
Event
Tyrhys Dolan
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
80'
76'
Event
Jeremy Toljan → Nacho Pérez
6th Substitution
76'
Event
Kareem Tunde → Víctor García
7th Substitution
Event
Rafel Bauzà → Álex Calatrava
4th Substitution
72'
Event
Pol Lozano → Urko González de Zárate
5th Substitution
72'
Event
Javi Hernández
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
68'
64'
Event
Marc Santos → Iván Romero
3rd Substitution
Event
Álex Calatrava
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
63'
46'
Event
Enzo Bardeli → Carlos Álvarez
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Karl Etta Eyong → Paco Cortés
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Roberto Fernández
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
40'
Event
Urko González de Zárate
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
37'
Event
Roberto Fernández
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
5'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Adrian De La Fuente Right Footed Shot Blocked
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Jofre Carreras Pages Right Footed Shot Missed
89
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Marcos Fernandez Sanchez Left Footed Shot Missed
86
Update Update
On Marcos Fernandez Sanchez，Off Eduardo Exposito
68
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Javier Hernandez
63
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Alex Calatrava
59
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Javier Hernandez
57
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Alex Calatrava
49
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Javier Hernandez
46
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Tyrhys Dolan Right Footed Shot Missed
46
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Tyrhys Dolan Right Footed Shot Missed
45
Update Update
First Half Ends！2-0
43
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Eduardo Exposito Right Footed Shot Missed
40
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Roberto Fernandez Jaen Right Footed Shot Goal
40
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Roberto Fernandez Jaen 2-0，Assist：Javier Hernandez
37
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Eduardo Exposito Right Footed Shot Blocked
37
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alex Calatrava Left Footed Shot Saved
37
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Urko Gonzalez de Zarate
34
Update Update
Offside
34
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Tyrhys Dolan Right Footed Shot Blocked
26
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Iván Romero Right Footed Shot Missed
25
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Javier Hernandez Right Footed Shot Saved
5
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Roberto Fernandez Jaen Right Footed Shot Goal
5
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Roberto Fernandez Jaen Head Shot Blocked
5
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal 1-0
3
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Roberto Fernandez Jaen Right Footed Shot Goal
3
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Roberto Fernandez Jaen Head Shot Blocked
1
Update Update
Kick-off! Referee：Carlos Muniz Munoz

CONCLUSION

The 3-0 result followed directly from Espanyol's control of possession and creation of higher quality chances throughout the fixture. Levante struggled to generate meaningful opportunities and finished with a low xG total that matched their limited output. The halftime advantage of 2-0 allowed the home side to manage the game without unnecessary risks in the second half. Absence of dismissals kept both teams at full strength and preserved standard tactical structures. Metrics showed clear separation between the sides that the scoreline accurately captured. The performance confirmed the stronger team's ability to convert expected advantages into points on the board.