Experts provide in-depth predictions, odds and betting analysis for Levante vs Real Valladolid in LaLiga 2 on 02/12/2023.
The eighteenth round of LaLiga Hypermotion presents a clash between two sides with contrasting trajectories. Levante opened the season strongly but have since tumbled, while Real Valladolid, fresh from relegation, have struggled to adapt but are now showing steady improvement by stringing consecutive wins.
- Draw – Void Bet: Valladolid – 2.00 in bet365
- Both teams score: Yes – 1.83 in bet365
- Las Palmas scores in the second half: Yes – 1.83 in bet365
- Last team to score: Valladolid – 2.20 in bet365
All odds courtesy of bet365, correct at time of publication and subject to change.
Another appointment to maintain the pattern
Levante faces a race against time to climb out of the hole they find themselves in. Over the last six rounds, they have managed just two points, while conceding thirteen goals, underscoring a leaky defense and a fragile balance at the back. The Granotas will need a substantial shift to arrest the slide, especially with Valladolid arriving in Valencia in decent form. The Pucelanos have collected nine wins across their previous twelve league matches and are now eyeing a higher position in the standings.
For bettors who expect Valladolid to extend their run, a straight win in Valencia carries considerable risk given Levante’s home advantage. The draw – void bet in favor of Valladolid represents a compelling option, since it preserves favorable odds while a rival who has won three of their last four outings and is riding momentum might still be held in check by a difficult away fixture. Paulo Pezzolano’s squad has also shown resilience away from home, securing four wins in their last six road games in the competition.
Levante suffers in the final minutes
A primary concern for Levante is a defensive fragility that becomes more evident as time winds down. Since the crisis began in late October, ten of the thirteen goals conceded by Javi Calleja’s side have arrived in the second half, often culminating in the final act of play as opponents grab the decisive strike. That trend places extra pressure on late-game management and substitutes, making late defensive cohesion a top priority for the home team.
The same pattern could surface again this weekend as Valladolid grows into the latter stages of matches, looking to press the advantage as the clock ticks toward the final whistle. So far in the Championship, about 31.8% of Valladolid’s goals have come after the 75th minute, compared with only two goals Levante has managed in that same period. The contrast highlights Valladolid’s late-game efficiency and Levante’s struggle to close out games, a dynamic that often determines the result in tight fixtures.
Both teams have shown an appetite for goals in recent encounters. While the high-scoring run by Levante might tempt some to back a feast of goals, it is worth noting that 13 of Valladolid’s 17 league games have finished with fewer than three goals. With that context, a bet on both teams to score remains appealing, reflecting Levante’s recent scoring in four straight games and Valladolid’s effectiveness in away fixtures of late, including three of their last four away matches.
Source: Goal