Levante back in survival race as Espanyol trip looms.

RCD Espanyol vs. Levante UD kicks off at 20:00 [GMT+1] on Monday, April 27, at the RCDE Stadium.

While Espanyol [LLDLL] sits mid-table in 12th place with 38 points, Levante are down in 19th with 32 points and remain locked in a battle to avoid relegation. Espanyol’s position in the table might suggest relative comfort, but their recent form tells a different story. They are currently enduring a prolonged slump, having won just once in their last 16 league matches. Over their last six outings, they have failed to secure a single victory, drawing twice and losing four times. The numbers highlight a team lacking cutting edge, averaging just 0.67 goals per match in that stretch while conceding 1.67. Despite averaging over 14 shots per game, their inefficiency in front of goal—reflected in fewer than four shots on target per match—has been a major issue. At home, the picture is only slightly better. Espanyol’s last three matches at the RCDE Stadium have produced two draws and a defeat. They have managed to score 1.33 goals per game in that period, but defensive lapses continue to undermine their efforts, with an average of 1.67 goals conceded. Possession levels have been relatively strong at around 55%, yet translating control into results remains a clear problem. Historically, Espanyol have had the upper hand in this fixture, particularly at home. They are unbeaten in nine of their last eleven home meetings with Levante and have scored in each of their last twelve encounters against them. Kike García is expected at the attacking end of Espanyol’s 4—2—3—1 formation.

Levante [DWLWW] arrive in a more positive run of form despite their lower league position. In their last six La Liga matches, they have recorded three wins, two draws, and just one defeat. Their attacking output has been notably better than Espanyol’s, averaging 1.5 goals per game, supported by over 15 shots per match and nearly five on target. However, Levante’s away record remains a major concern. They have lost ten of their eighteen away matches this season and are winless in nine of their last eleven away fixtures across all competitions. Even during their recent upturn, results on the road have been inconsistent, and they continue to concede at a rate of around 1.56 goals per game away from home. Recent head-to-head matches also point towards open games, with both teams scoring in each of the last six meetings. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Carlos Espí in attack is expected against the home side.