La Liga
Villarreal - Levante
09/20/2026, 04:30 PM
Expected Goals
1.7
3.0
1.3
1:1
12%2:1
9%2:0
7%1:2
7%2:2
6%What influences the xG?
Villarreal
Levante
League
The Lab
- 1Villarreal: dropped a lead in 6 of 9 games (16 points lost)
- 2Villarreal: 4 consecutive games with 3+ goals (last 12 games)
- 3Villarreal: 38% of all goals between minutes 31-45 (9 of 24)
- 4Levante: 35% of all goals between minutes 31-45 (7 of 20)
Model Probabilities
Match Result
Home Win
47%
Draw
26%
Away Win
27%
Goals
Over 1.5
82%
Under 1.5
18%
Over 2.5
58%
Under 2.5
42%
Over 3.5
36%
Under 3.5
64%
Double Chance
Home or Draw
73%
Away or Draw
53%
No Draw
74%
Both Score
Yes
61%
No
39%
Key Factors
- Tactical edge: Villarreal averaged 62.2% possession and 6.4 shots on target in recent matches, dominating gameplay
- Model prediction: The mathematical model calculates a 47% probability for a home win with 1.74 expected goals for Villarreal
- Attacking trend: Levante is scoring more frequently in recent games (2.3) compared to their season average (1.4)
Risk Factors
- Severe squad depletion: Only 15% of Levante's seasonal goal production is currently available on the pitch
- Fatigue factor for the hosts: Villarreal has had only 3 days of rest since their last match
- Fragile away defense: Levante concedes a high average of 1.94 goals per away game
Overview
Villarreal hosts Levante at the Estadio de la CerĂĄmica
La Liga match on September 20, 2026, 6:30 PM
A bottom-table clash between 15th and 16th place
Both teams are tied on 5 points and desperately need a win to escape the relegation zone
Form
Villarreal form: LLLLW
W = Win, D = Draw, L = Loss
1 win, 0 draws, 4 losses
Levante form: LDWDL
1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses
Villarreal recently ended a four-match losing streak with a 3-1 away win against MĂĄlaga
Levante lost their last match 2-4 against FC Barcelona
Statistics
Villarreal scores an average of 1.89 goals per game while conceding 1.21
At home, Villarreal is particularly dangerous, averaging 1.92 goals per game
Levante concedes an average of 1.94 goals per away game while scoring 1.24
Head-to-Head
Villarreal dominates the head-to-head history with 2 wins from 2 matches
The last meeting ended in a clear 5-1 home victory for Villarreal on May 2, 2026
The total goal ratio in direct duels is 6-1 in favor of the hosts
Key Players
Pape Gueye has contributed 3 goals from midfield with an average rating of 7.27
Alberto Moleiro has registered 1 goal and 1 assist for Villarreal
Roger Brugué shines for Levante with 3 goals in 4 appearances
Goalkeepers
Péter Gulåcsi starts for Villarreal with an average rating of 7.59
Mathew Ryan guards the Levante goal with an average rating of 7.17
The home team has kept 8 clean sheets this season, compared to 9 clean sheets for the visitors
Influences
An average of 5.0 goals per game has been scored in the last 5 matches at the Estadio de la CerĂĄmica
Villarreal has had significantly less rest, with only 3 days since their last match compared to Levante's 7 days
Villarreal's strong home goal statistics bolster their stadium advantage