Levante head into 23rd january Friday night’s La Liga clash with Elche under pressure, sitting 19th in the table with just 14 points from 19 matches, Softfootball reported.
The reigning Segunda Division champions have struggled defensively, conceding 32 goals so far, one of the worst records in the league. Despite that, they have scored 21 times, more than any team in the bottom five.
Luis Castro’s side are coming off a 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid, but their recent form has shown some improvement, losing just once in their last four league matches. Levante’s biggest problem remains their home form, having picked up only three points from eight games at home this season, conceding 18 goals in the process.
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Elche, meanwhile, sit eighth with 24 points from 20 matches and remain within touching distance of the top six. Eder Sarabia’s side drew 2-2 with Sevilla last time out and are still searching for their first league win of 2026. Away from home, Elche have struggled, failing to win any of their nine league matches on the road.
Ahead of the game, Elche posted on their official X handle, sharing videos from training as they prepared for the trip, a sign of focus as they look to improve their away form.
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They will also take confidence from their 2-0 win over Levante earlier in the season.
Team News
Levante will be without several players, including Diego Pampin and Roger Brugue, while Ivan Romero remains a doubt. Elche could again miss Pedro Bigas, Rafa Mir and Alvaro Nunez, with Alvaro Rodriguez expected to lead the line.
Possible Lineups
Levante: Ryan; Toljan, Dela, Matturro, Sanchez; Vencedor, Martinez; Tunde, Alvarez, Romero; Eyong
Elche: Pena; Josan, Chust, Affengruber, Petrot, Valera; Neto, Aguado, Febas; Diangana, Rodriguez
Prediction
Most platforms are backing a tight contest, with a 1-1 draw predicted due to Levante’s poor home form and Elche’s struggles away from home.
Where to watch
The La Liga match between Levante and Elche will be played on Friday, January 23, 2026, with kick-off at 8:00 PM local time. In the United States, fans can watch the game on ESPN Deportes or stream it on ESPN+.
Viewers in the United Kingdom can follow the match on LALIGATV, with free highlights available on STV Player. In India, the match will be streamed on Prime Video, while viewers in Sub-Saharan Africa can watch on SuperSport LaLiga (Channel 224).
The game will also be shown on beIN SPORTS across the Middle East and North Africa, and on DAZN in Spain. Live stats and updates will be available on the ESPN website, while a full list of broadcasters can be found on the official LALIGA website.
