Lugo – Levante SOCCER PICKS
Lugo and Levante meet in Anxo Carro Stadium, in a match for this phase of the Copa del Rey (16th Finals). In the last 3 years there is only record of 2 direct confrontations between these two teams: one on 02-06-2017, which ended in a victory of Lugo by (1-0), and another more recent on 07-01-2017, that ended in a victory of Levante by (1-0).
Lugo:
The home team reaches this phase of the Copa del Rey (16th Finals) after having played previous rounds with: Alcorcón and Albacete. In the last match they played, for the Second Division, they lost with Cádiz at home by (1-2). In the last 10 home matches Lugo has a record of 4 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses. Their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In their home matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 21 of the last 52 matches they played ended with Under 1,5 goals. In 13 games, they only got 1 comeback in the 5 games in which they suffered the first goal. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 8 home matches for all competitions: they have scored 3 of their 8 goals between minutes (0′-15 ‘).
The Lugo leaves for this unmotivated day, after a defeat at home, by 1-2, at the reception to Cádiz. The greatest valence of the locals resides in the capacity that demonstrates to direct the offensive attacks through fast transitions. Striker Doungou is responsible for putting the opponent’s defensive sense, however, the best score of Lugo is captain Carlos Pita, with 4 goals scored. The technician Javi Lopez should not count on Leuko and Emeterio, both with physical problems.
Levante:
The visiting team plays its first match in this edition of the Copa del Rey with the intention of winning a positive result as a visitor. In the last match they played, for the First Division, they beat CD Leganés at home by (2-0). In the last 10 away matches Levante has won 6, tied 1 and lost 3. The team has conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. In 10 matches, they suffered the first goal 4 times and only managed 1 comeback. In the last 6 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 3 of their 7 goals between minutes (46′-60 ‘).
Levante enter this game motivated, after a win at home, 2-0, against Leganés, adding the fourth consecutive victory in official matches: the goals were scored by Rochina and Marti. In this game against Lugo, coach Paco López must opt for a more offensive strategy, exploring the space in the back of the opponent, being expected that in many moments of the game must dominate possession of the ball. Striker Roger Martí is the highlight of the visiting team, with 6 goals scored. Out of this game will Sadiku and Vukcevic, injured.
