Villarreal 3-1 Levante: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Villarreal arrive with badly needed momentum after their midweek comeback, but this remains a demanding Valencian derby between sides seeking stability. The hosts have the stronger recent record in this matchup and more individual invention in the final third, led by Moleiro and Gueye. Levante’s unexpected clear week is a meaningful counterweight after Villarreal’s short turnaround, and their compact structure can frustrate a side still adapting to Pérez’s intensity. Comesaña’s absence puts extra responsibility on Gueye to control central areas while also supplying late runs into the box.

Head-to-head analysis

Villarreal have enjoyed a clear recent edge over Levante, winning the latest league meetings and also beating them at La Cerámica in the summer friendly. The hosts have repeatedly found ways to create high-value chances in this derby, although the current league context is tighter than those results alone suggest.

Injuries and absences

Comesaña’s confirmed absence is Villarreal’s clearest structural blow, placing more defensive responsibility on Gueye and whichever partner joins him in midfield. Levante miss Sotelo’s midfield control and have fewer attacking alternatives without Etta Eyong, while Foyth’s late status remains pivotal for Villarreal’s right-side security.

Form (last 5)

Villarreal vs Levante stats

Last meetings

• 2026-08-05Villarreal 1-0 Levante
• 2026-05-02Villarreal 5-1 Levante
• 2026-02-18Levante 0-1 Villarreal
• 2023-08-19Villarreal --- Levante
• 2022-08-03Villarreal 3-1 Levante
• 2022-04-02Levante 2-0 Villarreal

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