Key Facts
- Levante trails Elche by three points and is under significant pressure to pick up points at home following their 0-2 loss to Real Sociedad.
- Getafe has won four of its last five league games, conceding only two goals in the process; the team is strong defensively and in good form.
- Martín Satriano and Luis Vázquez lead the attack for Getafe, while Borja Mayoral is out due to injury.
- Four of the last five head-to-head matches ended with under 3.5 goals; four of both teams’ last five league games also ended with under 2.5 goals – statistically, there is a strong case for a low-scoring match.
- Levante’s reliance on goalkeeper Mathew Ryan exposes defensive vulnerabilities that Getafe could exploit if they take the lead.
- Betting tip: ‘Under 2.5 goals’ as the main bet (statistically most likely). Secondary assessment: Advantage for Getafe – win or draw (Double Chance X2) as a result-oriented hedge.
Matías Moreno’s call for Levante to take an active approach to the game says it all about this Monday night. At the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, Luís Castro’s team is running out of time in the relegation battle, while José Bordalás brings a Getafe side in strong form, though one that continues to publicly emphasize that nothing has been achieved yet. This tension lends the La Liga clash a special intensity. Levante enters the match following a 0-2 loss to Real Sociedad and trails Elche by three points, so the urgency is obvious. Getafe, on the other hand, is level on points with Real Sociedad and clearly on course for European competition, having won four of their last five league matches.
- Venue: Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, Valencia
- Date and time: April 13, 2026, 9:00 PM
- Competition: La Liga (Matchday 31)
The market views this match as very evenly matched and gives serious weight to a draw, but the clearest value may lie more in the match outcome than in the winner. Four of both teams’ last five league matches ended with under 2.5 goals; Getafe has conceded only two goals during this period and will also be without Borja Mayoral.
Levante Form & Record Check
The 2-0 loss at Real Sociedad was a setback for Levante, not only in the standings but also within the team’s dynamics. They were forced into a chaotic afternoon, Carlos Espí found little space, and the attack never really got going. The result snapped a relatively stable run, but it also underscored what had been said all week: staying up depends on a tighter defense. Still, there is something to build on in the league. Levante had picked up eight points from their previous four games, including home wins against Alavés, Girona, and Oviedo, and Pablo Martínez is reportedly back to full fitness.
The problem is that even during this improved phase, the team has relied too often on Mathew Ryan to prevent worse outcomes. That is not a foundation on which to rest in the long run.
Levante UD is likely to line up in a 4-3-3 again, though this is a prediction and not a confirmed lineup. Mathew Ryan – 13 should retain his spot in goal, with Jeremy Toljan – 22, Adrián Dela – 4, Matías Moreno – 2, and Manu Sánchez – 23 in front of him. The key tactical aspect is the cover in front of the back line, where Oriol Rey – 20 is expected to control the midfield. Further up the field, the projection points to Pablo Martínez – 10 as the link-up player, supported by Carlos Álvarez – 24 and Roger Brugué – 7 behind striker Iván Romero – 9. There are no major injury concerns, though Unai Elgezabal is still in rehab and Roger Brugué – 7 was rested this week, so the potential starting lineup could still change at the last minute. José Luis Morales would be an obvious alternative.
Getafe Form & Record Check
Getafe’s 2-0 win over Athletic Club was another classic Bordalás performance: controlled and clearly structured. Luis Vázquez scored early, Martín Satriano set up the goal and finished it off, and the team once again looked sharper than their resources would suggest. The coach continues to downplay the team’s higher ambitions, but four wins in five league games have taken Getafe out of the relegation conversation and right into the European competition discussion. The trend behind this is just as remarkable: Getafe has conceded only two goals in these five league games, often takes the lead before halftime, and their away form has been solid for weeks. Borja Mayoral is still out, but the winter signings have raised the team’s level; Martín Satriano and Sebastián Boselli, in particular, have adapted to Bordalás’s demands surprisingly quickly.
Getafe is likely to stick with José Bordalás’s usual 5-3-2 formation, although this is only a projected lineup. David Soria – 13 should be in goal, backed by a defense that is expected to be organized around Dakonam Djené – 2 and Domingos Duarte – 22. Sebastián Boselli – 15 brings a certain tactical flexibility to the lineup, having recently demonstrated that he can also play a wider role. Further up front, the forecast points to Martín Satriano – 10 and Luis Vázquez – 19 as the front two, which makes sense given Borja Mayoral’s knee issues and Juanmi’s ongoing rehabilitation. In midfield, Luis Milla – 5 and Mauro Arambarri – 8 would provide Getafe with their usual strength in one-on-one situations and balance, while Davinchi could once again be an option following his return to training.
Levante – Getafe Head-to-Head & Statistics
The last five meetings offer little to distinguish between the sides: one win each and three draws. The most recent league clash in September 2025 ended 1-1, which fits well with the general pattern between these clubs. Even when one team arrived in better form, this matchup has usually drawn both sides into a more cautious rhythm. Interestingly, a clear scoring pattern also emerges. Four of the last five matches ended with under 3.5 goals, and this mark held in three consecutive games in this series. Levante’s 3-2 victory in the 2023 Copa del Rey is the obvious exception, while the two 2022 friendlies remained scoreless.
