Levante vs Real Betis preview

Spain flag 2026/2027 La Liga, Spain
Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
La Liga
Full Time
Round 3 Regular Season
Adrián Dela - 24'
Enzo Bardeli - 45+1'
Roger Brugué - 56', 70'
Goal
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CONTEXT

Levante faced Real Betis in a league encounter that concluded with a 5-2 scoreline in favor of the home side. The halftime score stood at 2-2, reflecting an even contest up to that point. Real Betis, identified as the stronger team, controlled 60 percent of the possession compared to Levante's 40 percent. Expected goals stood at 2.63 for Levante and 1.82 for Real Betis, resulting in a differential of 0.81. The outcome proved consistent with these xG figures. Levante demonstrated a significant deviation from pre-match expectations by claiming the win. No red cards were issued during the match, allowing both teams to maintain full squads throughout the ninety minutes.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Levante recorded a significant 100 percent deviation as the winner against the stronger side.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the match dynamics throughout.
  • xG alignment: The final result aligned with home xG of 2.63 and away xG of 1.82.
  • Market alignment: The outcome remained consistent with pre-match market alignment indicators.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations showed a modest 0.81 differential favoring Levante.
  • Event impact: Key events produced the 5-2 score after a 2-2 halftime.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so team structures faced zero distortion.
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
R. De Burgos Bengoetxea
Referee 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
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
1.57
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.6
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Osasuna Rank: 77 D
Espanyol Rank: 77 L
Real Betis Rank: 85 L
Mallorca Rank: 78 W
Celta de Vigo Rank: 81 W
Osasuna Rank: 79 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Valencia Rank: 81 W
Real Sociedad Rank: 81 W
Levante Rank: 78 W
FC Barcelona Rank: 96 L
Elche Rank: 76 W
Real Sociedad Rank: 80 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
78.39
84.69
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Levante
Real Betis
Power Score
78.39
84.69
League Position
8
6
Global Rank
94
43

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.

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

vs

Levante

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Real Betis

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

Levante ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Real Betis
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
53.13
39.67
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
39.67
53.13
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
Levante +1.24 Efficiency Index
vs
Real Betis -1.24 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Levante
Real Betis
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.

Levante
vs
Real Betis
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Levante Real Betis
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
16%
36%
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.
-0.42 vs -0.65
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Levante Real Betis
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
36%
16%
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).
-0.65 vs -0.42
Levante
Real Betis
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.

Levante
vs
Real Betis
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Levante Real Betis
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
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Levante Real Betis
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
Levante
Real Betis
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • BET had peak pressure around 58'.
  • LVT started the game with stronger pressure.
LVT Pressure BET Pressure
Pressure Index: BET reached the top pressure at 58' (69.05).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Levante LVT Home
2 matches
Real Betis BET Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
0
Goals
3
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
3
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-30T00:12:57+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 La Liga, Spain · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
Capacity
26354
Attendance
20474
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Statistics

Possession
LVT
42%
BET
58%

Top Statistics

5 Goals 2
5 Big Chances Created 2
7 Shots 12
45 Dangerous attacks 76
40 Possession 60
5 Corners 8
7 Free kicks 9
1 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

57 Ball Safe 57
10 Goal Kicks 7
15 Goal Attempts 10
5 Substitutions 5
16 Throwins 10
1 Hit Woodwork 0
15 Dribble Attempts 15
6 Successful Dribbles 12
40 Successful Dribbles Percentage 80

Attacking

89 Attacks 103
2 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

48 Long Passes 50
381 Passes 570
318 Successful Passes 495
83 Successful Passes Percentage 87
12 Key Passes 15
25 Successful Long Passes 23
52 Successful Long Passes Percentage 46

Defensive

4 Saves 4
11 Tackles 18
13 Interceptions 7
33 Duels Won 57

Build-up

16 Total Crosses 37
4 Accurate Crosses 8

Discipline

1 Offsides 2
9 Fouls 7

Lineup

Starting XI

13
Mathew Ryan
Mathew Ryan Goalkeeper
7.44
2
Aïssa Mandi
Aïssa Mandi Defender
7.02
4
Adrián Dela
Adrián Dela Defender
7.68
23
Manu Sánchez
Manu Sánchez Defender
6.3
29
Nacho Pérez
Nacho Pérez Defender
6.2
22
Jeremy Toljan
Jeremy Toljan
Defender46'
6.68
7
Roger Brugué
Roger Brugué (C) Midfielder
2
8.05
27
Paco Cortés
Paco Cortés
Attacker84'
6.67
8
Jon Ander Olasagasti
8.47
18
Enzo Bardeli
Enzo Bardeli Midfielder
7.76
5
Hugo Sotelo
Hugo Sotelo
Midfielder65'
6.61
20
Oriol Rey
Oriol Rey Midfielder
6.49
24
Thiago Fernández
Thiago Fernández Midfielder
6.49
17
Víctor García
Víctor García
Defender72'
6.48
9
Iván Romero
Iván Romero Attacker
6.33
21
Karl Etta Eyong
Karl Etta Eyong
Attacker72'
7.09

Starting XI

1
Álvaro Valles
Álvaro Valles Goalkeeper
6.09
2
Héctor Bellerín
5.67
4
Natan
Natan Defender
6.6
5
Marc Bartra
Marc Bartra Defender
8.17
11
Fran García
Fran García Defender
6.13
6
Facundo Bernal
Facundo Bernal Midfielder
6.85
10
Abde Ezzalzouli
Abde Ezzalzouli
Attacker74'
6.63
7
Antony
Antony Midfielder
7.4
17
Rodrigo Riquelme
Rodrigo Riquelme Midfielder
7.73
18
Nelson Deossa
Nelson Deossa
Midfielder67'
6.75
21
Marc Roca
Marc Roca Midfielder
7.42
33
Pablo García
Pablo García
Attacker67'
6.53
22
Isco
Isco (C) Midfielder
6.96
8
Pablo Fornals
Pablo Fornals
Midfielder57'
6.7
19
Troy Parrott
Troy Parrott Attacker
6.46
9
Cucho Hernández
Cucho Hernández
Attacker57'
6.59

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Header / 7th Goal
90+5'
Event
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
86'
Event
Paco Cortés Roger Brugué
10th Substitution
84'
74'
Event
Abde Ezzalzouli Facundo Bernal
9th Substitution
Event
Karl Etta Eyong Iván Romero
7th Substitution
72'
Event
Víctor García Thiago Fernández
8th Substitution
72'
Event
Left foot shot / 6th Goal
70'
69'
Event
Off the ball foul / 1st Yellowcard
67'
Event
Nelson Deossa Rodrigo Riquelme
5th Substitution
67'
Event
Pablo García Marc Roca
6th Substitution
Event
Hugo Sotelo Enzo Bardeli
4th Substitution
65'
57'
Event
Pablo Fornals Isco 
2nd Substitution
57'
Event
Cucho Hernández Troy Parrott
3rd Substitution
Event
Header / 5th Goal
56'
Event
Jeremy Toljan Nacho Pérez
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
45+4'
Event
Header / 4th Goal
Event
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
45+1'
34'
Event
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Header / 1st Goal
24'
17'
Event
Offside / Goal Disallowed

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Levante is awarded a corner after Nelson Deossa concedes.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Nelson Deossa from Real Betis takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the left. Pablo García provided the assist.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Levante 5, Real Betis 2. Jon Ander Olasagasti scores for Levante with a header from the center of the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Karl Etta Eyong's cross.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Oriol Rey of Levante.
90
Update Update
Pablo García from Real Betis is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of added time.
90
Update Update
Héctor Bellerín of Real Betis is caught offside.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Paco Cortés from Levante has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the center of the goal by Álvaro Valles from Real Betis.
87
Corner Corner
Real Betis win a corner after Víctor García concedes.
86
Update Update
Foul committed by Jeremy Toljan of Levante.
86
Update Update
Cucho Hernández from Real Betis wins a free kick in the attacking half.
86
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jeremy Toljan from Levante receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
85
Update Update
Víctor García from Levante commits a foul.
85
Update Update
Fran García from Real Betis is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
84
Update Update
Karl Etta Eyong from Levante wins a free kick in the defensive half.
84
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Levante: Paco Cortés comes on for Roger Brugué.
84
Update Update
Antony of Real Betis commits a foul.
82
Update Update
Hugo Sotelo from Levante is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
82
Update Update
Foul committed by Nelson Deossa of Real Betis.
81
Update Update
Mathew Ryan from Levante is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
81
Update Update
Pablo García commits a foul for Real Betis.
79
Update Update
Delay is over and the game is ready to resume.
77
Attempt Attempt
Pablo García from Real Betis misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it too high. He was assisted by Héctor Bellerín, who provided a cross.
77
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
75
Attempt Attempt
Antony's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Héctor Bellerín provided the assist for Real Betis.
74
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Karl Etta Eyong from Levante has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved in the bottom right corner by Álvaro Valles of Real Betis.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Betis: Abde Ezzalzouli comes on for Facundo Bernal.
74
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Roger Brugué (Levante) has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box that is close but misses the top left corner.
72
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Levante: Víctor García comes on for Thiago Fernández.
72
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Levante: Karl Etta Eyong comes on for Iván Romero.
70
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Levante leads 4-2 against Real Betis as Roger Brugué scores with a left-footed shot from very close range to the center of the goal.
70
Attempt Attempt
Iván Romero from Levante hits the left post with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Jon Ander Olasagasti.
69
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Pablo García of Real Betis receives a yellow card.
68
Update Update
Pablo García from Real Betis commits a foul.
68
Update Update
Adrián de la Fuente from Levante is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Betis: Nelson Deossa comes on for Rodrigo Riquelme.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Betis: Pablo García comes on for Marc Roca.
66
Attempt Attempt
Pablo Fornals from Real Betis misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it just a bit too high. Facundo Bernal provided the assist.
65
Update Update
Levante is called offside as Thiago Fernández is caught in an offside position.
65
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Levante: Hugo Sotelo comes on for Enzo Bardeli.
64
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Roger Brugué from Levante takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it goes close and misses to the left. Thiago Fernández provided the assist.
61
Update Update
Aïssa Mandi from Levante wins a free kick in the defensive half.
61
Update Update
Antony from Real Betis commits a foul.
60
Update Update
Fran García of Real Betis wins a free kick on the left wing.
60
Update Update
Enzo Bardeli from Levante commits a foul.
59
Attempt Attempt
Antony from Real Betis misses the target with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, sending the ball high and wide to the left. Rodrigo Riquelme provided the assist.
57
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Betis: Cucho Hernández comes on for Troy Parrott.
57
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Real Betis: Pablo Fornals comes on for Isco.
56
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Levante leads 3-2 against Real Betis. Roger Brugué scores with a header from very close range into the bottom right corner, assisted by Enzo Bardeli's cross after a corner.
55
Corner Corner
Levante wins a corner after Álvaro Valles concedes.
55
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Jon Ander Olasagasti from Levante has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's saved in the top left corner by Álvaro Valles of Real Betis.
52
Attempt Attempt
Adrián de la Fuente from Levante misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it close but to the right. He was assisted by Enzo Bardeli.
50
Corner Corner
Levante wins a corner after Marc Bartra concedes.
49
Update Update
Troy Parrott (Real Betis) misses a header from very close range, sending it to the left. The assist came from Marc Roca.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at Levante 2, Real Betis 2.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Levante: Jeremy Toljan comes on for Nacho Pérez.
45
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Antony from Real Betis has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Mathew Ryan from Levante saves it in the bottom right corner.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Real Betis after a concession by Mathew Ryan.
45
Attempt Attempt
Adrián de la Fuente from Levante misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it to the right. Oriol Rey provided the assist.
45
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Marc Roca's header from the center of the box goes wide to the left. Isco provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The match is now 2-2 as Rodrigo Riquelme scores for Real Betis with a header from close range to the high center of the goal, assisted by Marc Roca after a corner.
45
Corner Corner
Real Betis win a corner after Manu Sánchez concedes.
45
Update Update
Manu Sánchez from Levante commits a foul.
45
Update Update
Antony from Real Betis is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
45
Update Update
Enzo Bardeli from Levante commits a foul.
45
Update Update
Facundo Bernal from Real Betis is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Levante 2, Real Betis 1. Enzo Bardeli scores for Levante with a right-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom left corner.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
45
Update Update
Iván Romero from Levante commits a handball.
45
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
44
Update Update
There is a delay in the match involving Real Betis.
42
Update Update
Antony from Real Betis misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right. The cross was provided by Fran García.
41
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Iván Romero from Levante has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box blocked. The assist came from Enzo Bardeli.
39
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Antony from Real Betis has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but Mathew Ryan from Levante saves it in the center of the goal. The assist came from Troy Parrott.
38
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Antony from Real Betis has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box that is blocked.
38
Corner Corner
Real Betis win a corner after Aïssa Mandi concedes.
36
Corner Corner
Real Betis win a corner after Jon Ander Olasagasti concedes.
34
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now Levante 1, Real Betis 1. Marc Bartra scores for Real Betis with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the top right corner.
32
Update Update
Foul committed by Nacho Pérez of Levante.
32
Update Update
Rodrigo Riquelme of Real Betis wins a free kick in the attacking half.
30
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
30
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
28
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Facundo Bernal from Real Betis takes a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes close but misses to the left.
27
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Mathew Ryan (Levante) saves a header from Facundo Bernal (Real Betis) taken from the center of the box. The cross was assisted by Isco.
26
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Rodrigo Riquelme's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Mathew Ryan. The assist came from Antony.
26
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Real Betis, conceded by Mathew Ryan.
24
Corner Corner
Levante is awarded a corner after Natan concedes.
24
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Levante leads 1-0 against Real Betis. Adrián de la Fuente scores with a header from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Jon Ander Olasagasti's cross after a corner.
23
Update Update
Rodrigo Riquelme of Real Betis commits a handball.
22
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Troy Parrott (Real Betis) heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes close and misses to the left after a corner.
22
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Marc Bartra's header from the center of the box goes wide to the left. Isco provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
21
Corner Corner
Real Betis win a corner after Aïssa Mandi concedes.
20
Corner Corner
Levante wins a corner after Natan concedes.
20
Update Update
Troy Parrott of Real Betis commits a foul.
20
Update Update
Aïssa Mandi from Levante wins a free kick in the defensive half.
19
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Thiago Fernández from Levante has a right-footed shot from the left side of the box that goes high and wide to the right. He was assisted by Jon Ander Olasagasti.
19
Attempt Attempt
Iván Romero from Levante had a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right, but it was blocked. He was assisted by Adrián de la Fuente.
16
Corner Corner
Natan from Real Betis misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left. Isco provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
16
Corner Corner
Rodrigo Riquelme from Real Betis misses a left-footed shot from a tough angle on the left, going close but missing to the right. He was assisted by Natan after a corner.
16
Update Update
Troy Parrott of Real Betis is caught offside.
15
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Iván Romero from Levante heads the ball from the left side of the six-yard box, but it goes high and wide to the left after a corner.
15
Corner Corner
Real Betis wins a corner after Manu Sánchez concedes.
14
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Iván Romero from Levante has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved in the bottom left corner by Álvaro Valles of Real Betis. The shot was assisted by Jon Ander Olasagasti with a headed pass.
14
Corner Corner
Levante is awarded a corner after Álvaro Valles concedes.
12
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Iván Romero's right-footed shot from the center of the box for Levante is blocked. He was assisted by Roger Brugué.
10
Update Update
Manu Sánchez from Levante commits a foul.
10
Update Update
Antony from Real Betis wins a free kick in the attacking half.
1
Update Update
First half begins.

CONCLUSION

The 5-2 result saw Levante overcome Real Betis despite 40 percent possession and the visitors status as stronger side. Halftime equality at 2-2 gave way to a decisive second half where Levante added three goals. Underlying metrics supported the score with home xG at 2.63 against 1.82 away. Efficiency stayed consistent without notable shifts and the significant deviation by Levante produced the outcome. Market alignment held true while xG expectations reflected the narrow differential observed. Absence of red cards eliminated any structural distortions allowing full squads to contest the full match. The data confirmed consistency between expected goals and actual events.