Real Madrid – Levante Prediction & Picks (14.09.2019)

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Real Madrid – Levante SOCCER PICKS

Real Madrid and Levante face at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, in a match for the 4th round of the First Division. In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which records 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in the last 4 games. However, the last time these two teams played a match at this stadium was on 20-10-2018, in a First Division match that ended Levante’s victory for (1-2). The goals of the match were scored by Marcelo (72 ‘), for Real Madrid, and José Luis Morales (6’) and Roger Martí (13 ‘), for Levante. In this match the home factor may be decisive, since Real Madrid presents considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor.

Real Madrid :

The home team is currently in 5th position, with 5 points won, after 1 win and 2 draws. In the penultimate match, he tied at home against Real Valladolid by (1‑1). In the last game, he tied out against Villarreal by (2-2). This is a team that curiously conquers more positive results as a visitor than at home, since in the last 30 matches it records 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses as a visitor, with 24 goals scored and 20 suffered; against 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses in his stadium, with 26 goals scored and 31 suffered. In their last 10 home games, Real Madrid records 6 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 9 of the last 10 games, so his defense needs to improve, but his attack has scored regularly, as he scored goals in 9 of the last 10 games. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 56 of their last 64 matches have ended with Over 1.5 goals. In 15 games, he only got 2 comebacks in the 8 games in which he suffered the first goal. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 20 home games for all competitions: he scored 16 of his 38 goals between minutes (76′ ‑ 90 ‘).

Real Madrid comes to this match after a 2-2 away draw against Villarreal. The greatest strength of the home team is its ability to attack through rapid transitions. The Frenchman Benzema is the intervenor responsible for creating problems for the rival defense and his best quality is the finalization. Vinicius, Benzema, Jovic and Vázquez must play in the attack. Coach Zidane will not be able to count on Marco Asensio, Eden Hazard, Brahim Díaz, James Rodríguez and Isco, due to injury. Keep in mind that Gareth Bale will also be absent, because he is suspended.

Levante:

The visiting team is currently in the 4th position, with 6 points won, after 2 wins and 1 defeat. In the penultimate match, he won at home against Villarreal by (2‑1). In the last match, he won at home against Real Valladolid by (2‑0). This is a team that presents similar results at home and abroad, so it is not usually affected by the home factor, since in the last 30 matches it records 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses as a visitor; against 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses in his stadium. In his last away game for this competition he lost (1‑0) against Deportivo Alavés. In its last 10 away games, Levante records 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses. His attack has scored regularly, as he scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games.

Levante arrives motivated to this match, after a 2-0 home victory against Real Valladolid: Sergio León and Morales scored the goals of the win. It is possible that the visiting team prefers the right flank to attack, taking advantage of the depth offered by Miramón. Despite being a team that likes to play in the center of the field, it also has ease in counterattacks. Keep in mind that at the defensive moment Levante is usually a very aggressive team, giving the opponent little space. Coach Paco López will not be able to count on Rober Pier and Coke, for being injured.


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