Rafael Guillén
The draw for the Copa del Rey didn’t favor everyone (except for Barcelona) and some tough matches are scheduled for the following days, being Levante UD vs Atlético de Madrid one of the most anticipated clashes. When Simeone’s teams have to face a decisive match, they usually offer great games.
For this reason, at JefeBet we are constantly working to provide you with the best sports betting information and predictions for the Copa del Rey, so here we leave you our prediction for this match between Levante UD vs Atlético de Madrid.
- Where: Ciudat de Valencia Stadium – Valencia, Spain.
- When: Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 3:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Levante (+380) / Tie (+245) / Atletico Madrid (-130)
- Asian Handicap: Levante (Ah -2.5, 105), Atletico Madrid (AH +2.5, -117)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+105) Under (-137)
- Both teams score: Yes (-113) / No (-121).
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Levante UD Preview
Levante is one of the few surviving teams from the Smartbank League. They have a record of 14 unbeaten games in their league tournament and knocked out Getafe in the Copa del Rey previous round. The team from Valencia currently occupies the third place in the standings and is fighting for promotion to the First Division. Javier Calleja has already found the ideal team that is fond of attacking, and these numbers are reflected specially at home where they have scored 14 goals and conceded only six.
Mohamed Bouldini is their most dangerous threat on the attacking front as he registers 5 goals and 2 assists, being one of the most participative players, but their midfield is crucial to impose against other teams, with Jose Campaña, Rober Pier and Pablo Martinez making up a trident that recovers absolutely everything.
Possible Lineup (4-3-3): Dani Cárdenas, Francisco Gómez “Son”, Sergio Postigo, Ruben Vezo, Alex Muñoz, José Campaña, Rober Pier, Pablo Martínez; Jorge de Frutos, Wesley Moraes, Alejandro Cantero
Atletico Madrid Preview
Diego Simeone’s teams are always a mystery, since they can offer a great performance or not being able of shooting on goal in consecutive matches. Joao Felix left the team to join Chelsea, but his absence was not even noticed. They are going through an inconsistent campaign and register only one win in their last 5 games.
Likewise, the team’s top scorer is Alvaro Morata with six goals, and Antoine Griezmann continues to play a decisive role in the team’s collective play. He already has six assists, but 73% of Atlético’s offensive actions pass through his feet.
Atlético occupies the fourth place in La Liga standings, and are no longer fighting for any continental trophy this season, so the Copa del Rey is perhaps their only option to lift a trophy this year. They will give everything in the field, because their season could end with empty hands.
Possible Lineup (4-1-4-1): Jan Oblak, Nahuel Molina, Axel Witsel, Mario Hermoso, Reinildo Mandava, Marcos Llorente, Antoine Griezmann, Koke, Thomas Lemar, Ángel Correa
JefeBet Prediction
Atleti will suffer in Valencia, but they will be able to beat Levante, who will not be able to withstand the level of the capital team’s individuals.
Prediction: Levante 0-1 Atlético de Madrid.
