Levante vs Atlético de Madrid Prediction and Betting Tips | La Liga Gameweek 11
La Liga · Saturday 31 October 2026 · 13:00 UTC · Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, Valencia · updated 2026-10-17
Levante welcome Atlético de Madrid to Estadio Ciudad de Valencia in Valencia in La Liga Gameweek 11 action on Saturday 31 October 2026, kick-off 13:00 UTC.
Levante have played 8 matches in La Liga this season, scoring 1.5 and conceding 2.0 goals a game and winning 13% of them. At home they average 3.3 goals scored and 3.0 conceded over 3 matches, with a 100% win rate. Atlético de Madrid have played 8 matches in La Liga this season, scoring 2.3 and conceding 1.0 goals a game and winning 75% of them. Away from home they average 2.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded over 4 matches, with a 50% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Atlético de Madrid are narrow favourites at 55%, with the draw at 23% and Levante at 22%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Levante 1.22, Atlético de Madrid 2.03.
- Over 2.5 goals: 63% · both teams to score: 62%.
- Most likely score: 1–1 (10%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (8 and 8 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Levante: form and key numbers
In style Levante are happy without the ball, play long and direct.
- Expected goals: 1.23 a match created, 1.99 conceded (goals minus xG: +2.2).
- Shots: 11.9 a match, 4.3 on target.
- Possession: 43.9% on average.
- Clean sheets: 25% of matches (0% at home).
- Both teams scored in 63% of their matches.
- Corners: 3.5 a match.
- Discipline: 1.3 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.72.
Atlético de Madrid: form and key numbers
In style Atlético de Madrid keep the ball, press high, take players on.
- Expected goals: 1.79 a match created, 1.07 conceded (goals minus xG: +3.6).
- Shots: 17.5 a match, 6.5 on target.
- Possession: 58.5% on average.
- Clean sheets: 38% of matches (33% away).
- Both teams scored in 50% of their matches.
- Corners: 5.6 a match.
- Discipline: 1.9 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.96.
Levante vs Atlético de Madrid: season averages side by side
| Levante | Per match this season | Atlético de Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Matches | 8 |
| 1.5 | Goals scored | 2.3 |
| 2.0 | Goals conceded | 1.0 |
| 1.23 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.79 |
| 1.99 | xG conceded | 1.07 |
| 11.9 | Shots | 17.5 |
| 4.3 | On target | 6.5 |
| 43.9 | Possession % | 58.5 |
| 25% | Clean sheets % | 38% |
| 63% | Both teams scored % | 50% |
| 3.5 | Corners | 5.6 |
| 1.3 | Yellow cards | 1.9 |
| 6.72 | Average rating | 6.96 |
Players to watch
Levante
- Aïssa Mandi CB · Ball-playing centre-back · Moneyball Score 60 · Hard to dribble past, Disciplined (top 3% of his position)
- Mathew Ryan GK · Ball-playing keeper · Moneyball Score 53 · Secure passer, Shot-stopper (top 22% of his position)
Atlético de Madrid
- Morten Hjulmand DMF · Ball-winner · Moneyball Score 72 · Hard to dribble past, Duel winner (top 8% of his position)
- Koke CMF · Playmaker · Moneyball Score 71 · Ball circulator, Long passer (top 1% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Álex Baena
Álex Baena, 25 · Atlético de Madrid · LWF · Creative winger · Moneyball Score 66
Álex Baena, 25, plays as a winger for Atlético de Madrid in La Liga. Strongest for his role in key passes and expected assists (est.). Weakest in successful dribbles. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every winger in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average winger, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- LW · Winger Natural, 66
- RW · Winger Accomplished, 62
- LM · Wide midfielder Competent, 59
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Key passes | 3.43 / 90 | 97% |
| Expected assists (est.) | 0.33 / 90 | 90% |
| Shots | 3.25 / 90 | 90% |
| Accurate crosses | 1.27 / 90 | 82% |
| Dispossessed | 0.90 / 90 | 72% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★½ Wide playmaker Wide midfielder
- ★★★★ Creative winger Winger
- ★★★½ Shadow striker Attacking midfielder
Scout's notes: Chance creator, Creator, High shot volume.
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Levante vs Atlético de Madrid prediction
Atlético de Madrid should have more of the ball, with Levante likely to sit in a compact block and look to break; Levante go long and direct; Atlético de Madrid like to take players on. Moneyball's model expects about 3.3 goals - 1.22 for Levante and 2.03 for Atlético de Madrid - with over 2.5 goals at 63% and both teams scoring at 62%. Atlético de Madrid have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to take something from the trip.
Prediction: Levante 1-2 Atlético de Madrid
Levante vs Atlético de Madrid betting tips
- Tip 1: Atlético de Madrid to win 55% on Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers
- Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals 63% by the model, 3.25 goals expected
- Tip 3: Both teams to score: yes 62% by the model
- Tip 4: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 4.1 cards a match between them
- Tip 5: Over 8.5 corners 9.1 corners a match between them
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Levante vs Atlético de Madrid: questions and answers
When is Levante vs Atlético de Madrid?
Levante vs Atlético de Madrid is on Saturday 31 October 2026, kick-off 13:00 UTC, in La Liga Gameweek 11.
Where is Levante vs Atlético de Madrid played?
At Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, Valencia, Levante's home ground.
Who will win Levante vs Atlético de Madrid?
Atlético de Madrid are the favourites: Levante 22%, draw 23%, Atlético de Madrid 55%. Our prediction is Levante 1-2 Atlético de Madrid.
Who is the player to watch in Levante vs Atlético de Madrid?
Álex Baena of Atlético de Madrid: a creative winger with a Moneyball Score of 66 against every winger in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Levante vs Atlético de Madrid?
Moneyball's model expects about 3.3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 63%.
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