Sevilla’s superb start to the La Liga season faces a stern test on Monday evening as they travel to face a struggling Levante side at the Estadi Ciutat de València.The Andalusians enter the fixture in fifth spot following their best seven-game start (W4, D1, L2) since 2021/22 under new manager Luis García Plaza, though both of their defeats came against top-two opposition.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsLevante sit down in 17th place after taking just one win from their opening six fixtures, but the "Frogs" boast an imposing home record, having won seven of their last nine La Liga matches at the Ciutat de València (D1, L1) with their only home defeat coming against reigning champions Barcelona.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017137##Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Monday 12 octoberVenue: Estadi Ciutat de València, ValenciaGroup: La Liga (Matchday 8)Current standings: Sevilla – 5th (13 pts), Levante – 17th (5 pts)BETTING GUIDE: Cagliari vs Juventus, Match Preview, Team News and PredictionQualification implications: Sevilla look to break into the La Liga top four with a victory, while Levante seek points to distance themselves from the relegation zone.Form GuideLevante❌ Loss vs Villarreal❌ Loss vs Barcelona➖ Draw vs Malaga✅ Win vs Real Betis➖ Draw vs OsasunaSevilla❌ Loss vs Aston Villa❌ Loss vs Barcelona✅ Win vs Deportivo A Coruña✅ Win vs Valencia➖ Draw vs EspanyolHead-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)✅ Levante 2-0 Sevilla (2026 La Liga)✅ Sevilla 0-3 Levante (2026 La Liga)❌ Levante 2-3 Sevilla (2022 La Liga)❌ Sevilla 5-3 Levante (2021 La Liga)❌ Levante 0-1 Sevilla (2021 La Liga)##NAJAVA_MECA_10017236##Team NewsLevante🟡 Hugo Sotelo – Knee injury, subject to late assessment.🟡 Karl Etta Eyong – Muscle injury, subject to late assessment.🟢 Ifeanyi Ndukwe – Available, pushing for first start.Sevilla❌ Marcao – Muscle injury (out).🟡 Lucas Stassin – Adductor issue, subject to late assessment.🟢 Ruben Vargas – Recovered from knee injury, back in matchday squad.BETTING GUIDE: Coventry City vs Newcastle United,match preview, team news and predictionPlayer to Watch: Iván Romero (Levante)Iván Romero enters Monday's clash in brilliant individual form, having scored in back-to-back La Liga fixtures prior to the international break. The striker possesses a sensational record against Sevilla, having been directly involved in three of Levante's five goals against them last season (two goals, one assist). With Levante relying heavily on home form to collect points, Romero's clinical finishing and ability to unsettle Sevilla’s backline will be their primary goal threat. If he finds space inside the box, he could score for a third consecutive match.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk)Sevilla or Draw (Double Chance)🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk)Both Teams to Score – Yes🔴 Long Shot (High Risk)Match Result – Draw (1-1)
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