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Levante vs Villarreal: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Wednesday, 18 February, 2026 13:00
Betting Tip
Villarreal Over 1.5 GoalsNo high-confidence tip found, displaying main verdict.
Levante vs Villarreal: Clash of Contrasting Fortunes
Intro Title
This La Liga match sees rock-bottom Levante hosting third-placed Villarreal, a clash that highlights the stakes of survival versus ambition. With Levante desperately seeking their first win of the season, and Villarreal aiming to solidify their title credentials, this matchup holds significant importance for both clubs.
Current Form & Trends
Recent performances tell a stark story for both teams. Levante is currently in dire straits, having lost their last five matches without finding the net. Their struggles are compounded by a defensive record that sees them conceding an average of 2 goals per game, leaving them vulnerable at the back.
- Levante: Struggling tremendously, they have failed to secure a win in their last five games, showcasing a frail attack that averages just 0.4 goals per match.
- Villarreal: On the other hand, Villarreal is riding high with a five-match winning streak, scoring an impressive average of 2.6 goals per match while conceding just 0.6, demonstrating both offensive prowess and defensive solidity.
Head-to-Head
Historically, Villarreal has had the upper hand in this fixture, winning three out of the last four encounters. The average goals scored in these matchups is a staggering 4, indicating a tendency for high-scoring affairs. Recent results have seen Villarreal dominate, with the last five matches showcasing their ability to overpower Levante.
Tactical Analysis & Key Players
Tactically, Villarreal is likely to exploit Levante's defensive frailties with their dynamic attacking play. N. Pépé, having made a significant impact this season, will be crucial in breaking down Levante's defense. Conversely, Levante will need to find a way to tighten their backline and may rely on players like M. Ryan to provide some stability at the back, but they will also need to generate more offensive threat to have any chance of success.
AI Prediction
Winner Prediction: Away Win.
Predicted Score: 1:2.
Reasoning: Given Villarreal's current form and statistical dominance, along with Levante's struggles both in scoring and defending, the prediction leans heavily towards an away victory. Their xG and recent performances support a favorable outcome for Villarreal.
Betting Tips
Analyzing the statistical predictions reveals several intriguing betting opportunities. Villarreal's strong form and Levante's difficulties create some favorable betting scenarios.
- Safe Bet (High Confidence): Match Winner - Away @ 1.75 (74.3% probability).
- Value Bet: Goals Over/Under - Over 2.5 @ 1.68 (72.3% probability, +11.3% value vs. 58.8% implied).
Bet responsibly.
Prediction League
9
Played
1
Wins
3
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.2
(11 total)
xG
1.40
(12.3 total)
Shots per Match
11.2
(101 total)
Shots on Target
3.6
(32% acc)
Corners
4.6
(41 total)
Defense
Conceded
2.2
per match
xGa
1.90
per match
Clean Sheets
0
(0%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.3
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
13.1
(118 total)
Offsides
2
(18 total)
11
Played
3
Wins
2
Draws
6
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.2
(13 total)
xG
1.20
(13.1 total)
Shots per Match
9.5
(105 total)
Shots on Target
3.1
(32% acc)
Corners
2.2
(24 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.3
per match
xGa
1.30
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(27%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.1
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
12.2
(134 total)
Offsides
1.7
(19 total)
20
Played
4
Wins
5
Draws
11
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.2
(24 total)
xG
1.30
(25.4 total)
Shots per Match
10.3
(206 total)
Shots on Target
3.3
(32% acc)
Corners
3.3
(65 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.7
per match
xGa
1.60
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(15%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.2
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
12.6
(252 total)
Offsides
1.9
(37 total)
15
Played
8
Wins
2
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.9
(28 total)
xG
1.60
(24.7 total)
Shots per Match
15
(225 total)
Shots on Target
5.5
(36% acc)
Corners
5
(75 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.2
per match
xGa
1.10
per match
Clean Sheets
5
(33%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.9
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
11.9
(178 total)
Offsides
2.5
(37 total)
12
Played
5
Wins
1
Draws
6
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.2
(14 total)
xG
1.30
(15.3 total)
Shots per Match
10.3
(123 total)
Shots on Target
3
(29% acc)
Corners
2.7
(32 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.5
per match
xGa
1.30
per match
Clean Sheets
2
(17%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.9
avg
Red Cards
0.3
(3 total)
Fouls
12.7
(152 total)
Offsides
1.3
(16 total)
27
Played
13
Wins
3
Draws
11
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.6
(42 total)
xG
1.50
(40.0 total)
Shots per Match
12.9
(348 total)
Shots on Target
4.4
(34% acc)
Corners
4
(107 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.3
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
7
(26%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.4
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(4 total)
Fouls
12.2
(330 total)
Offsides
2
(53 total)
Probable Scores Heatmap
xG: 1.28 vs 2.47
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
0:0
3.26%
⭐
0:1
7.12%
⭐
0:2
7.79%
⭐
0:3
5.68%
0:4
3.1%
0:5
1.36%
⭐
1
1:0
3.25%
1:1
8.02%
1:2
9.78%
🔥
1:3
7.87%
1:4
4.7%
⭐
1:5
2.23%
2
2:0
1.62%
⭐
2:1
4.46%
⭐
2:2
6.01%
2:3
5.31%
⭐
2:4
3.46%
2:5
1.78%
⭐
3
3:0
0.54%
⭐
3:1
1.63%
⭐
3:2
2.42%
⭐
3:3
2.33%
3:4
1.65%
3:5
0.92%
⭐
4
4:0
0.13%
4:1
0.45%
4:2
0.72%
4:3
0.75%
4:4
0.58%
4:5
0.35%
⭐
5
5:0
0.03%
5:1
0.1%
⭐
5:2
0.17%
5:3
0.19%
⭐
5:4
0.16%
5:5
0.1%
Hotspot:
1:2 (9.8%)
Total Boundaries:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Probability Distribution by Total Goals
Most Probable
In this exciting La Liga 2025-2026 matchup, Levante will take on Villarreal as part of the 2025-2026 season in La Liga. This match is part of Matchweek 16 and will take place on 2026-02-18 at 2026-02-18 in the famous Estadio Ciudad de Valencia.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Levante, and the visiting side, Villarreal. The scoreline predictions suggest Winner : Villarreal.
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-02-18
Time: 19:00
Location: Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Levante vs Villarreal Football 18 Feb, 2026 13:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 2 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
BTTS Magnet
Both teams score in 71% of recent matches — strong BTTS pattern
-
Physical Battle Expected
High card rate in recent matches — expect aggressive, physical encounter with 4+ cards
Comprehensive betting trends for Levante vs Villarreal, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Levante(5 trends)
- Not WinH2H3/475%Levante have not won in 3 of their last 4 La Liga matches
- LostH2H3/475%Levante have lost 3 of their last 4 La Liga matches
- Efficient ScoringH2H3/475%Levante efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 3 of their last 4 La Liga matches
- Relegation BattleLeague90%Levante are currently last in the table (last from bottom)
- Not WinRecent14/1688%Levante have not won in 14 of their last 16 La Liga matches
Villarreal(7 trends)
- WonH2H3/475%Villarreal have won 3 of their last 4 La Liga matches
- UnbeatenH2H3/475%Villarreal are unbeaten in 3 of their last 4 La Liga matches
- HT/FT WinsH2H3/475%Villarreal have won at HT/FT in 3 of their last 4 La Liga matches
- Efficient ScoringH2H3/475%Villarreal efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 3 of their last 4 La Liga matches
- Above League AverageLeague7/771.5%Villarreal score 1.57 goals/match in away matches (+23% above league average)
- League Top ScorerLeague7/765%Villarreal rank 3 of 20 in scoring in away matches (1.57 goals/match vs league avg 2.56)
- UnbeatenRecent13/1681%Villarreal are unbeaten in 13 of their last 16 La Liga matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Levante(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague5/771%Levante score (1.00/match) and concede (2.43/match) regularly at home - BTTS in 71% of matches (league avg: 50%)
Villarreal(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague4/757%Villarreal score (1.57/match) and concede (1.29/match) regularly in away matches - BTTS in 57% of matches (league avg: 50%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Levante(1 trends)
- Few GoalsRecent12/1675%Levante scored 0-1 goals in 12 of their last 16 La Liga matches
Villarreal(2 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague7/771.5%Villarreal score 1.57 goals/match in away matches (+23% above league average)
- League Top ScorerLeague7/765%Villarreal rank 3 of 20 in scoring in away matches (1.57 goals/match vs league avg 2.56)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Over 2.5 GoalsH2H3/475%Over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 H2H matches (75.0%%)
Combined 1.6 goals per match average • Defensive strength dominates - Under 2.5 likely
🛡️ Double Chance
Levante(3 trends)
- Not WinH2H3/475%Levante have not won in 3 of their last 4 La Liga matches
- Relegation BattleLeague90%Levante are currently last in the table (last from bottom)
- Not WinRecent14/1688%Levante have not won in 14 of their last 16 La Liga matches
Villarreal(4 trends)
- Undefeated at HTH2H4/4100%Villarreal are undefeated at half time in their last 4 4 matches
- UnbeatenH2H3/475%Villarreal are unbeaten in 3 of their last 4 La Liga matches
- UnbeatenRecent13/1681%Villarreal are unbeaten in 13 of their last 16 La Liga matches
- Undefeated at HTRecent13/1681%Villarreal are undefeated at half time in 13 of their last 16 La Liga matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
Levante(1 trends)
- Scored 1+Recent3/475%Levante scored 1+ goals in 3 of their last 4 La Liga matches
Villarreal(8 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague7/771.5%Villarreal score 1.57 goals/match in away matches (+23% above league average)
- League Top ScorerLeague7/765%Villarreal rank 3 of 20 in scoring in away matches (1.57 goals/match vs league avg 2.56)
- Scored 1+Recent14/1688%Villarreal scored 1+ goals in 14 of their last 16 La Liga matches
- Second Half SpecialistsRecent13/1681%Villarreal score in second half in 13 of their last 16 La Liga matches
- Scored 1+Recent3/475%Villarreal scored 1+ goals in 3 of their last 4 La Liga matches
- Scored 2+Recent3/475%Villarreal scored 2+ goals in 3 of their last 4 La Liga matches
- First Half SpecialistsRecent3/475%Villarreal score in first half in 3 of their last 4 La Liga matches
- Second Half SpecialistsRecent3/475%Villarreal score in second half in 3 of their last 4 La Liga matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Levante(2 trends) — avg 2.5 (+2% above league)
- Many CardsH2H3/475%Levante receive 2+ cards in 3 of their last 4 La Liga matches
- Many CardsRecent12/1675%Levante receive 2+ cards in 12 of their last 16 La Liga matches
Villarreal(1 trends) — avg 2.4 (-2% below league)
- High Card MatchesLeague16/1686%Villarreal average 2.5 cards/match in all matches (+14% above league avg 2.2) — rank #4 in league
Both teams show aggressive play -
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Levante(1 trends) — avg 4.8 (+1% above league)
- Few CornersRecent12/1486%Levante win 4 or fewer corners in 12 of their last 14 La Liga matches
Villarreal(2 trends) — avg 3.2 (-34% below league)
- Corner DominanceH2H3/475%Villarreal dominate corners (5+ and more than opponent) in 3 of their last 4 La Liga matches
- Few CornersLeague7/785%Villarreal average 3.2 corners/match in away matches (-34% below league avg 4.8)
Low corner activity in recent matches -
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Levante vs Villarreal
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🚀 Match Start: Levante is stronger in the first 15 minutes (5 vs 1).
⏰ First Half: Levante is stronger in the first half (8 vs 4).
🔄 Second Half: Villarreal is stronger in the second half (19 vs 13).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⏰ First Half: Levante is stronger in the first half (8 vs 4).
🔄 Second Half: Villarreal is stronger in the second half (19 vs 13).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Levante
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.08
Pressure
0.13
✈️ Villarreal
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.24
Pressure
0.06
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Levante - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
13
Avg. Goals per Match
0.65
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
✈️ Villarreal - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
1
Avg. Goals per Match
0.05
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
19
Avg. Goals per Match
0.95
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Levante - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
3
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
7
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
5
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
5
Half-time Spurts
3
Second Half Starts
7
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
7
✈️ Villarreal - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
6
Comeback Goals
6
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
7
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
1
Late Pressure
7
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
1
Half-time Spurts
3
Second Half Starts
12
Late Surges
7
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
5
Late Conceded
7
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🚀 Home Fast Start: Levante often scores in the first 15 minutes (5 vs 1)
- First Goal Home: High probability of Levante scoring first
- ⏰ Home First Half: Levante is stronger in the first half (8 vs 4)
- First Half Result: Consider Levante to win the first half
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Villarreal shows superior performance after the break (19 vs 13 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Villarreal winning the second half
- Overall Result: Villarreal has an advantage in the match
- Away Handicap: Consider Villarreal handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.168
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.063
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.005 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.03
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Levante):
Momentum: Moderate - team shows stable play. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Villarreal):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Away team has a significant advantage in the second half and final stage. We recommend bets on second half result, late goals, and away team victory.
Levante vs Villarreal Head-to-head statistics for Wed 18 Feb, 2026 @ 13:00 La Liga
La Liga 2025-2026 – Regular Season
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
3
▲
13
5
3
38
17
21
44
4
▼
13
2
5
37
21
16
41
5
10
4
7
25
25
0
34
18
▼
5
6
10
24
33
-9
21
19
4
5
11
24
34
-10
17
20
2
7
12
11
34
-23
13
Team comparison
Prediction
Villarreal Over 1.5 Goals
Goals Home:
-2.5*
Goals Away:
+1.5*
* -1.5 means that there will be a maximum of 1.5 goals in the fixture, i.e : 1 goal
Who Will Win
Levante
VS
Villarreal
Last 4 Head-to-Head Matches
1
Wins
0
Draws
3
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
1 (4)
3 (12)
Shots
10.3 (41)
14 (56)
Shots on Target
3 (12)
5.8 (23)
Corners
3.8 (15)
5.5 (22)
Defense
Conceded
3 (12)
1 (4)
Clean Sheets
1 (25%)
1 (25%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.3 (9)
1.8 (7)
Fouls
11.3 (45)
11 (44)
Offsides
3.3 (13)
3 (12)
Last 6 Matches
Levante
VS
Villarreal
2/6 (33%)
Victories
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Draws
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Defeats
4/6 (67%)
1.33
PPG
1.50
1.33
Avg Goals Scored
1.17
1.33
Avg Goals Conceded
1.67
50%
BTTS %
50%
33%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
33%
1.15
Avg xG
1.26
Levante vs Villarreal: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Levante and away matches for Villarreal
Number of goals
Levante
Under
Over
Villarreal
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
50%
5
50%
5
2.5
80%
8
20%
2
70%
7
30%
3
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Levante
Villarreal
Yes
50%
5
50%
5
No
50%
5
50%
5
1X2
Levante
Villarreal
1
20%
2
40%
4
X
20%
2
0%
0
2
60%
6
60%
6
Double Chance
Levante
Villarreal
12
80%
8
100%
10
1X
40%
4
40%
4
X2
80%
8
60%
6
Total Goals
Levante
Villarreal
0-1
10%
1
0%
0
2-3
70%
7
50%
5
4+
20%
2
50%
5
Total Corners
Levante
Under
Over
Villarreal
Under
Over
7.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
8.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Levante
Villarreal
Yes
10%
1
10%
1
No
90%
9
90%
9
1X2 HT - FT
Levante
Villarreal
HT 1 - FT 1
10%
1
30%
3
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
30%
3
30%
3
HT 2 - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT 2
30%
3
30%
3
HT X - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
xG(xGa)
Levante
Villarreal
xG
1.12
1.21
xGa
1.75
1.33
Number of goals
Levante
Under
Over
Villarreal
Under
Over
0.5
80%
8
20%
2
70%
7
30%
3
1.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Levante
Villarreal
Yes
10%
1
10%
1
No
90%
9
90%
9
1X2
Levante
Villarreal
1
10%
1
30%
3
X
40%
4
40%
4
2
50%
5
30%
3
Double Chance
Levante
Villarreal
12
60%
6
60%
6
1X
50%
5
70%
7
X2
90%
9
70%
7
Total Goals
Levante
Villarreal
0-1
70%
7
90%
9
2-3
30%
3
10%
1
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Levante
Villarreal
Yes
40%
4
60%
6
No
60%
6
40%
4
Number of goals
Levante
Under
Over
Villarreal
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Levante
Villarreal
Yes
30%
3
40%
4
No
70%
7
60%
6
1X2
Levante
Villarreal
1
30%
3
30%
3
X
40%
4
20%
2
2
30%
3
50%
5
Double Chance
Levante
Villarreal
12
60%
6
80%
8
1X
70%
7
50%
5
X2
70%
7
70%
7
Total Goals
Levante
Villarreal
0-1
40%
4
30%
3
2-3
50%
5
40%
4
4+
10%
1
30%
3
Clean Sheet
Levante
Villarreal
Yes
40%
4
20%
2
No
60%
6
80%
8
Missing Players
-
Injured - Injury
-
Injured - Knee Injury
-
Injured - Injury
-
Injured - (questionable) Hamstring Injury
-
Injured - (questionable) Ankle Injury
-
Injured - Knee Injury
-
Injured - Inactive
-
Injured - Knee Injury
-
Injured - Hamstring Injury
-
Injured - Muscle Injury
-
Injured - Muscle Injury
-
Injured - Muscle Injury
-
Injured - Injury
1.24
xG
2.28
55%
Ball Possession
45%
13
Total Shots
11
4
Shots on Goal
4
8
Shots Off Goal
7
5
Corners
4
3
Yellow Cards
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