Real Madrid vs Levante: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Real Madrid vs Levante: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 17, 2026 | Estadio Bernabeu | LaLiga | 13:00 GMT

Hosts Real Madrid hope to rectify their recent defeat to Barcelona in the Super Cup final and continue their title charge with a dominant display over visitors Levante. Levante however have a lot to play for themselves as a victory would push them closer to escaping the drop zone. This is a historically high scoring fixture so expect a lot of goals and a highly entertaining matchup.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Match Goals at 1.30 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Real Madrid vs Levante Predicted Lineups:

Real Madrid (4-4-2): Courtois, Asencio, Tchouameni, Huijsen, Carreras, Valverde, Bellingham, Camavinga, Rodrygo, Vinicius, Garcia

Levante (4-2-3-1): Ryan, Toljan, De La Fuente, Moreno, Pampin, Arriaga, Martinez, Tunde, Alvarez, Losada, Romero

Head to Head Record Evaluation:

1. Levante 1-4 Real Madrid | 23/09/25
2. Real Madrid 6-0 Levante | 12/05/22
3. Levante 3-3 Real Madrid | 22/08/21
4. Real Madrid 1-2 Levante | 30/01/21
5. Levante 0-2 Real Madrid | 04/10/20

This is the first season in a while where Levante and Real Madrid have been able to face off as a result of Levante only just regaining promotion to the top flight last season, the one game played between the two sides has in fact ocntinued the general trend.

In historical seasons it's clear to see that this is both a high scoring game and one that Madrid generally dominate in, such as earlier this season when they won 4-1 over their upcoming opponents. This not only validates the over 2.5 match goals tip we're putting as our key tip but also coupling this with a Madrid win would be a good idea.

Recent Real Madrid and Levante Form Analysis:

Last 5 Real Madrid Games:

1. CF Tavalera De La Reina 2-3 Real Madrid
2. Real Madrid 2-0 Sevilla
3. Real Madrid 5-1 Real Betis
4. Atletico Madrid 1-2 Real Madrid
5. Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid

Madrid are in a very solid run of form in their past 5 games but a narrow defeat last time out against eternal rivals Barcelona will have surely stung Los Blancos who will be looking to make a statement victory against Levante to alleviate the pain of a cup final loss against bitter rivals.

In their last 5 Madrid have shown probably unsurprising goalscoring prowess with a whopping 14 in 5, at the back however has been their undoing and injuries in this area are really starting to show their impacts. The side have conceded 7 in 5 and only kept a singular clean sheet, very unlike what we expect from one of footballs mega clubs.

Last 5 Levante Games:

1. Osasuna 2-0 Levante
2. Cultural Leonesa 1-0 Levante
3. Levante 1-1 Real Sociedad
4. Sevilla 0-3 Levante
5. Levante 1-1 Espanyol

Levante are showing form that probably doesn't shock anyone considering they have just been promoted back into the top flight. They have won 1 and drawn 2, losing the remaining 2 in their last 5, interestingly though this has included a significant turn of form that may indicate Levante are starting to click.

The side have shown a surprisingly good offensive prowess having been able to score 7 in their last 5 outings, for a newly promoted side this is very solid going. Even at the back the club have shown to be decently solid having racked up 2 clean sheets and only conceding 3.

Real Madrid vs Levante Predictions:

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 55% confidence in over 2.5 match goals. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Real Madrid vs Levante Betting Tips:

Football Park's Best Bet: Over 2.5 Match Goals @ 1.30 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted over 2.5 goals in this fixture. Real Madrid's superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players To Watch:

Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid):

The Brazilian forward has made a huge name for himself over the past few seasons and established himself as one of the best in world football. This season has been comparatively weaker than some of his others but that's not to say he hasn't been fantastic and a huge threat for Madrid.

So far this season he is the clubs second highest total goal contribution provider in the league with a total of 10. This splits into 5 goals and 5 assists which make him the 2nd top scorer and 3rd highest assist provider.

Ivan Romero (Levante):

Spanish Forward Ivan Romero has been vital so far this season for Levante and keeping hopes of survival in the top flight alive. At only 24 years old he is still young, yet has been a crucial figure upfront for his side.

He is the 2nd top overall contributions provider in the league for the side and looks likely to be around here come the end of the season. So far this campaign he has 5 total contributions, 4 goals and 1 assist making him 2nd top scorer and 3rd in the assist charts.

Real Madrid vs Levante Match Facts:

Broadcast Details: LaLiga TV (UK), Premier Sports Player (Europe)

Stadium Information: The game will take place at the Estadio Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain, home of Real Madrid. The stadium has a capacity of 83,186.