PREVIEW | Real Madrid vs Levante - team news, lineups, predictions

[(Real Madrid CF) Strength]:
1. Real Madrid CF have achieved a winning streak at home in the league, with their most recent home win being a 5-1 victory over Real Betis.

[(Real Madrid CF) Neutral]:
1. Real Madrid CF's 4 successive games ended with BTTS.
2. Real Madrid CF are currently ranked second in the league and continue to closely follow Barcelona in the standings.
3. Real Madrid CF's 4 successive games ended with Over 2.5 Goals.

[(Real Madrid CF) Weakness]:
1. Interim manager Alvaro Arbeloa has endured a bitter start to his tenure at Real Madrid CF, with the team being eliminated from the Copa del Rey by the team who are from the Spanish Segunda Division in midweek.
2. Kylian Mbappe's current injury has not yet shown clear signs of a full recovery, making his availability for the upcoming match against Levante UD doubtful.
3. Real Madrid CF have suffered consecutive setbacks in cup competitions recently. They were defeated by Barcelona in the Supercopa de Espana final, and earlier this week, they were again knocked out of the Copa del Rey, this time by the Spanish Segunda Division side Albacete Balompie.

[(Levante UD) Strength]:
1. During the winter transfer window, Levante UD made a reinforcement move by securing the loan signing of Ugo Raghouber from Ligue 1 side Lille OSC.
2. Levante UD are on a three-match unbeaten run in the league, demonstrating their recent consistency in picking up points.
3. Levante UD did not have a midweek fixture, placing them at an advantage compared to Real Madrid CF in terms of physical conditioning and pre-match preparation.
4. Levante UD won 3 successive games in AH.

[(Levante UD) Neutral]:
1. In their last league match, Levante UD secured a 1-1 draw against Espanyol, earning their first point since the winter break.

[(Levante UD) Weakness]:
1. Levante UD currently sit second from bottom in the league standings, and their market profile and popularity are far inferior to those of Real Madrid CF.
2. In the first league encounter of this season, Levante UD suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat at home to Real Madrid CF.

[Tips]:
Real Madrid CF are currently mired in a difficult period, having suffered consecutive defeats in the Supercopa de Espana and the Copa del Rey. It seems that the team have not improved even after changing the head coach. However, sitting second in the league standings, another league defeat would be difficult to justify to their fans. Facing Levante UD, who are in the relegation zone, presents a prime opportunity for Real Madrid CF to bounce back.

Levante UD have shown decent form in recent league matches, consistently picking up points. However, there remains a clear and significant gap in quality between them and Real Madrid CF.

The AH line is in favor of the home side.

Real Madrid CF are expected to win.

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