Levante vs Espanyol, 17 January 2027, La Liga: form, head-to-head and match facts

Levante host Espanyol in a crucial mid‑table clash, with the hosts sitting 13th on five points after one win, two draws and two defeats, while the visitors occupy eighth place with seven points from two victories, one draw and two losses. Both sides have struggled defensively – Levante have conceded nine goals compared with Espanyol’s five – and the game could hinge on which team can tighten up at the back. Levante will be eager to turn their three‑point deficit into a boost in the standings, whereas Espanyol will look to extend their modest lead over the lower half of the table. A positive result for either side could reshape the fight for European qualification and the battle to avoid the relegation zone as the season progresses.