Preview: Levante vs Elche - prediction, team news, lineups

[(Levante UD) Strength]:
1. Levante UD currently rank second from bottom in the league, facing a severe relegation battle. The team are undoubtedly eager to earn points to escape the pressure of relegation and will not take the match lightly, showing strong motivation.
2. In 33 encounters between the two teams, Levante UD have 17 wins, 11 draws, and 5 losses, giving them a psychological advantage.
3. Levante UD won their last 4 matches in AH, showing signs of improvement in their ability to win, with favorable trends.

[(Levante UD) Weakness]:
1. Levante UD lost 2-0 to powerhouses Real Madrid in their last match, managing only one win in their last 11 league games, indicating a significant lack of winning ability.
2. Levante UD conceded 32 goals so far this season, ranking among the worst in the league defensively. They also have the poorest home defense this season, making their defensive capabilities questionable.
3. Levante UD have yet to secure a win at home this season, recording 3 draws and 5 losses, effectively nullifying any home advantage.
4. Levante UD scored only 3 goals in their last 5 home matches, highlighting their weak offensive performance at home, which is one of the reasons for their poor home results.

[(Elche CF) Strength]:
1. Elche CF are still 8 points away from the European football zone. If they aim to secure a European football spot, they must fight for every point in the upcoming matches, with no room for complacency in terms of motivation.
2. Elche CF scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game, showcasing commendable offensive performance.

[(Elche CF) Neutral]:
1. Elche CF ended 6 out of their last 8 matches with OVERs in O/U, indicating an open style of play. Attention should be paid to the O/U trend for this match.

[(Elche CF) Weakness]:
1. Elche CF defender Victor Chust has accumulated enough yellow cards and will be suspended for this match, which will affect the team's defensive lineup.
2. Elche CF drew 2-2 with Sevilla FC in their last match, extending their winless streak to 4 games across all competitions, indicating a generally poor form.
3. Elche CF recorded 4 draws and 5 losses away from home this season, also without a win, highlighting their limited away performance.
4. Elche CF conceded 7 goals in their last 5 away matches, indicating defensive shortcomings on the road that need improvement.

[Tips]:
Levante UD are second from bottom in the league, facing a critical relegation battle with strong motivation to earn points.

Although they hold a clear psychological advantage with 17 wins, 11 draws, and 5 losses in 33 encounters against Elche CF, the team only managed one win in their last 11 rounds, showing a lack of winning ability.

They have conceded 32 goals this season, ranking among the worst in the league and having the poorest home defense.

At home, they have recorded 3 draws and 5 losses without a single win, scoring only 3 goals in their last 5 home matches, indicating weak offense.

Both their attack and defense are severely lacking.

Elche are 8 points away from the European football zone and must fight hard to secure points for a European football spot, with no room for complacency.

Although they are winless in their last 4 matches and have a poor away record of 4 draws and 5 losses without a win, conceding 7 goals in their last 5 away matches exposes defensive weaknesses, their offense has been impressive, scoring 9 goals in the last 5 matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game.

Considering the overall defensive and offensive performances and the gap in attacking prowess, Elche are favored to avoid defeat away from home.

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