Levante vs Barcelona Prediction 13.09.2026 | LaLiga

Following four completed rounds, Levante sit in a modest 12th position, pocketing five points with a completely deadlocked goal differential of five scored and five conceded. Luis Castro’s men endured a bruising start to the campaign with a 3-0 collapse against Espanyol, but they have since stabilized the ship, delivering far more convincing and resilient performances.

Their ultimate masterclass arrived in late August, where the Frogs completely dismantled a heavily favored Real Betis side in a spectacular 5-2 demolition right in front of their roaring home support. They followed up that explosion with a cagey, tactical goalless stalemate away at Málaga. In that match, goalkeeper Mathew Ryan produced a heroic penalty save to secure their second clean sheet in three away trips, stretching their unbeaten streak to three matches.

This recent stretch proves that the Valencian outfit do not need to dominate the lion's share of possession to be devastatingly dangerous. Consequently, Castro’s side is heavily primed to retreat into a highly compact low-block, surrendering the initiative while looking to unleash Ivan Romero, Brugué, and Thiago via lightning-fast transitions. Exploiting the vast space exposed behind Barcelona’s trademark high defensive line will undoubtedly be the hosts' primary source of oxygen.

However, a major roadblock has hit the squad following a severe muscle injury to Karlos Ette Eyong. The club confirmed the Cameroonian forward sustained a right calf strain, completely ruling him out of this monumental clash against the Catalan heavyweights. As a result, the demanding responsibility of spearheading the attack falls squarely on the shoulders of Ivan Romero.

As for Barcelona, they have launched a phenomenal, flawless defense of their La Liga crown, locking down a maximum haul of 12 points from their opening quartet of fixtures. Even more terrifying for the rest of the division is their staggering goal differential, having blasted 17 goals into the net while leaking a mere two.

In their latest La Liga outing, the Catalan titans were profoundly inspired and operating at the peak of their creative powers. They utterly crushed and humiliated Valencia right inside the Mestalla, hammering home five unanswered goals to sit proudly at the summit of the table as the solitary team holding a 100% record.

Hansi Flick’s well-oiled machinery refused to slow down, translating their merciless attacking momentum onto the European stage. On Wednesday night, they delivered a thunderous 5-1 demolition of Dutch side Feyenoord. Captain Raphinha stole the headlines with a sensational brace, sending a terrifying warning to the rest of the Continent that he is hungry for Champions League glory.

Despite their sky-high momentum, the visitors continue to navigate minor selection headaches. Midfield maestro Frenkie de Jong and rising prodigy Roony Bardghji remain completely sidelined as they nurse long-term injuries. On a brighter note, Eric García is recovering well from a nasal fracture and has returned to first-team training donning a protective mask, making him highly available for selection.