Pedro Bigas' injury seems to be more serious than first thought, and he will miss this one, remaining out until November. Lucas Boye remains a doubt, meaning Dario Bendetto could start alongside Lucas Perez, who scored on his debut last time out. Jony Alamo is also out with injury, but could return next week. Levante will remain without experienced striker Roberto Soldado, but their real problems lie in the loss of their more creative men. Jorge de Frutos will miss out again, while there is a fresh injury for winger Enis Bardhi and key midfielder Jose Campana has been ruled out until next month. Alex Blesa is also a doubt as he attempts to work his way back from a knee injury.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Elche's last 8 home games (LaLiga). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Levante's last 10 away games (LaLiga). Levante have failed to win their last 12 matches (LaLiga).
Elche have impressed so far, losing just once despite having a difficult fixture list to kick off the season. That one defeat came against Atletico Madrid, losing 1-0, while they have also recorded draws with Athletic Club and Sevilla. Fran Escriba's men picked up their first win of the season last time out, beating Getafe away from home thanks to Lucas Perez's debut goal, and they will welcome Levante high in confidence. Rightly so, too, from what we have seen so far, the Alicante could be one of the surprise packages this season. Levante were that kind of team last season, but they head into this one still searching for their first win following a disappointing home draw with Rayo Vallecano last time out. Las Granotas conceded the equaliser late on, but they were second best for much of the game and a point was the least Rayo deserved. Like Elche, Levante have only lost once so far this season, but decimated by injuries to key, creative players, they might just suffer another here on the road. 2:1
Pedro Bigas' injury seems to be more serious than first thought, and he will miss this one, remaining out until November. Lucas Boye remains a doubt, meaning Dario Bendetto could start alongside Lucas Perez, who scored on his debut last time out. Jony Alamo is also out with injury, but could return next week. Levante will remain without experienced striker Roberto Soldado, but their real problems lie in the loss of their more creative men. Jorge de Frutos will miss out again, while there is a fresh injury for winger Enis Bardhi and key midfielder Jose Campana has been ruled out until next month. Alex Blesa is also a doubt as he attempts to work his way back from a knee injury.
Elche have impressed so far, losing just once despite having a difficult fixture list to kick off the season. That one defeat came against Atletico Madrid, losing 1-0, while they have also recorded draws with Athletic Club and Sevilla. Fran Escriba's men picked up their first win of the season last time out, beating Getafe away from home thanks to Lucas Perez's debut goal, and they will welcome Levante high in confidence. Rightly so, too, from what we have seen so far, the Alicante could be one of the surprise packages this season. Levante were that kind of team last season, but they head into this one still searching for their first win following a disappointing home draw with Rayo Vallecano last time out. Las Granotas conceded the equaliser late on, but they were second best for much of the game and a point was the least Rayo deserved. Like Elche, Levante have only lost once so far this season, but decimated by injuries to key, creative players, they might just suffer another here on the road. 2:1
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Elche's last 8 home games (LaLiga). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Levante's last 10 away games (LaLiga). Levante have failed to win their last 12 matches (LaLiga).