Espanyol vs Levante
Espanyol cruise to comfortable win over Levante
Roberto Fernández's early brace sets the tone for a commanding 3-0 victory.
Espanyol dominated Levante with a confident 3-0 win in La Liga, thanks largely to Roberto Fernández's goals in the 5th and 40th minutes. T. Dolan sealed the victory with a late strike at the 80th minute, ensuring a comprehensive home triumph. Fipster's medium-confidence prediction of a home win was on the money, though the actual scoreline was more decisive than forecast.
Analysis
The new La Liga season kicks off with Espanyol facing Levante in what promises to be a competitive opener. Both teams are eager to set the tone for the campaign ahead, with Espanyol bolstered by the loan signing of Q. Hartman, adding fresh options to their squad.
As the curtain rises on the 2026-27 season, neither Espanyol nor Levante have yet to make their mark in the league standings. Last season's performances set the stage for this encounter, with both sides looking to improve and make a strong start. Espanyol's addition of Hartman on loan could prove pivotal in their attacking strategy.
Statistical models favour a home win for Espanyol, with a 49% probability and the most likely scoreline being 2-1. The halftime prediction of 1-0 suggests Espanyol will take an early lead and manage to hold off Levante's attempts to equalise. The expected total of four cards indicates a moderately physical contest, typical of a season opener where teams are eager to assert themselves.
Prediction
Expect Espanyol to edge this one 2-1, taking the lead by halftime and maintaining it despite Levante's efforts. The loan signing of Q. Hartman may provide the creative spark needed to unlock Levante's defence, while Espanyol's overall squad depth should see them through to a narrow victory.
Outcome probability
Key Takeaways
In summary, Espanyol look set to start their season on a positive note with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Levante. The match promises to be competitive and spirited, setting the tone for what should be an intriguing campaign ahead.
- Espanyol have strengthened their squad with the loan signing of Q. Hartman ahead of the new season.
- Levante enter the season without notable new arrivals or departures.
- Statistical models give Espanyol a 49% chance of winning this match.
- The most probable fulltime scoreline is 2-1 in favour of Espanyol.
- Halftime is expected to end 1-0, indicating an early Espanyol lead.
- Four cards are predicted, suggesting a moderately physical game.
- This is the first league match of the 2026-27 season for both teams.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Espanyol
Away — Levante
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Fernández
González
Yellow Card
Fernández
Assist: Javier Hernandez
Álvarez
Paco Cortés
Calatrava
Yellow Card
Romero
Javier Hernandez
Yellow Card
Calatrava
González
García
Nacho Pérez
Dolan
Assist: Bauzà
Dolan
Javier Hernandez
Edu Expósito
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | +24 | 21 |
| 13 |  Celta Vigo | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 7 |
| 14 |  Espanyol | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 15 |  Real Sociedad | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 7 |
| 16 |  Racing Santander | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -10 | 7 |
| 17 |  Levante | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 5 |
| 18 |  Elche | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 5 |
Match Statistics
Espanyol
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4Urko GonzálezM
- 5C. RiedelD
- 8Edu ExpósitoM
- 9Roberto FernándezF
- 13M. DmitrovićG
- 14Unai NúñezD
- 22Álex CalatravaM
- 23O. El HilaliD
- 24T. DolanM
- 28Javier HernandezM
- 29Roger HinojoD
Substitutes
- 1Ángel FortuñoG
- 3Q. HartmanD
- 10Pol LozanoM
- 11Pere MillaM
- 16V. DrkušićD
- 17Jofre CarrerasF
- 18Marcos FernándezF
- 20Gabriel MoscardoM
- 26Rafel BauzàM
- 27Adama TimeraF
- 31Llorenç SerredG
- 32J. A. LopezD
Levante
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2A. MandiD
- 4DelaD
- 8Jon Ander OlasagastiM
- 9Iván RomeroF
- 10Carlos ÁlvarezM
- 13M. RyanG
- 17Víctor GarcíaM
- 20Oriol ReyM
- 23Manu SánchezD
- 27Paco CortésM
- 29Nacho PérezD
Substitutes
- 1Pablo CuñatG
- 14Jorge CabelloD
- 18E. BardeliM
- 19K. TundeF
- 21Etta EyongF
- 22J. ToljanD
Espanyol
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Fernández | F | 92 | 8.7 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0/1 |
| Tyrhys Dolan | M | 81 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1/4 |
| Unai Núñez | D | 92 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Roger Hinojo | D | 92 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Álex Calatrava | M | 72 | 7.3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Javier Hernández | M | 82 | 7.2 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1/3 |
| Urko González | M | 72 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Marko Dmitrović | G | 92 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Edu Expósito(C) | M | 86 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Clemens Riedel | D | 92 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Omar El Hilali | D | 92 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Adama Timera | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| José Ángel López | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Llorenç Serred | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gabriel Moscardo | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Quilindschy Hartman | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marcos Fernández | F | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Vanja Drkušić | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Angel Fortuno | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rafael Bauzà | M | 20 | 6.6 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| Pol Lozano | M | 20 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Pere Milla | M | 10 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Jofre Carreras | F | 11 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Levante
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacho Pérez | D | 76 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Adrián de la Fuente(C) | D | 92 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aïssa Mandi | D | 92 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Oriol Rey | M | 92 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mathew Ryan | G | 92 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Iván Romero | F | 64 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Carlos Álvarez | M | 45 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Paco Cortés | M | 45 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/2 |
| Jon Ander Olasagasti | M | 92 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Víctor García | M | 76 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Manuel Sánchez | D | 92 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Pablo Cunat Campos | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jorge Cabello | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kareem Tunde | F | 16 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Enzo Bardeli | M | 47 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etta Eyong | F | 47 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Jeremy Toljan | D | 16 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Espanyol vs Levante?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Espanyol to win against Levante.
- What score did Fipster predict for Espanyol vs Levante?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Espanyol 2–1 Levante.
- What were the win probabilities for Espanyol vs Levante?
- Fipster's model gave Espanyol a 45% chance of winning, Levante a 27% chance, and a 28% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 45% confidence — a medium-confidence call.