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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Jeremy Toljan 45'+3
HT
46' R. Mir (A. Rodriguez)
51' R. Mendoza (P. Bigas)
58' Rodrigo Mendoza
↓ J. Cabello ↑J. Morales 62'
65' ↓ R. Mir ↑M. El Ghezouani
↓ J. Toljan ↑V. Garcia 68'
↓ C. Alvarez ↑J. A. Olasagasti 68'
70' ↓ A. Rodriguez ↑Andre Silva
70' ↓ M. Aguado ↑M. Neto
↓ M. Sanchez ↑I. Losada 84'
↓ I. Romero ↑C. Espi 84'
86' ↓ G. Valera ↑L. Petrot
86' ↓ R. Mendoza ↑F. Redondo Solari
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Elche
Goalkeepers
Matías Dituro 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Víctor Chust
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Affengruber 
MAGNET
101
Activity
101
Activity
98
Passes
3
Duels
Pedro Bigas 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
97%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Marc Aguado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Álvaro Núñez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Mendoza 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Aleix Febas
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
58
Passes
10
Duels
Germán Valera
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Álvaro Rodríguez 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Rafa Mir
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Alejandro Iturbe 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Iñaki Peña
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bambo Diaby
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jairo Izquierdo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
John Nwankwo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Léo Pétrot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martim Neto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Redondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mourad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ali Houary
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Levante
Goalkeepers
Mathew Ryan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jeremy Toljan
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
5%
Pass Acc
Dela
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Unai Elgezabal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Cabello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Manu Sánchez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Carlos Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Pablo Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oriol Rey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roger Brugué
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Iván Romero 
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Pablo Cuñat
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Álex Primo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Víctor García
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Matías Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Pampín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Ander Olasagasti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paco Cortés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Espí
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Losada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Luis Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2025 | Elche | 2 - 0 | Levante | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 05/10/2025 | Elche | 1 - 3 | Levante | Segunda División | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 11/16/2024 | Levante | 1 - 1 | Elche | Segunda División | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| 08/10/2024 | Elche | 0 - 1 | Levante | Friendlies Clubs | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 03/24/2024 | Levante | 3 - 2 | Elche | Segunda División | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| 09/30/2023 | Elche | 0 - 0 | Levante | Segunda División | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
Elche Win
Levante Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +7
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Elche
Levante
Elche
Levante
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Elche executes ruthlessly as Levante's crisis deepens to three straight defeats
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. A clinical 2-0 victory for Elche over Levante exposes the chasm between a resurgent side and a team spiraling toward the abyss, with the hosts cementing their upward trajectory while the visitors sink deeper into crisis.
Suffocating control from the opening whistle
Elche arrived with a singular purpose: exploit Levante's defensive fragility. Commanding 67% possession, the hosts wove a match of perfect balance, marrying patient construction with clinical finishing. The intensity wasn't frantic—it was methodical and suffocating. Sixteen total shots against eleven for the visitors, with Rafa Mir leading the charge with a composed finish at 46' that broke the deadlock and announced Elche's intentions unmistakably.
The knockout blow in five devastating minutes
If Mir's opener was a warning, Rodrigo Mendoza's 51st-minute strike was execution. Pedro Bigas orchestrated the buildup from deep, proving Elche constructs with surgical precision. Two goals in five minutes transformed a contest into a monologue. Levante, managing just 33% possession, never found attacking rhythm. Their eleven attempts were desperation, not danger: merely one on target across ninety minutes.
Two trajectories, one verdict
The statistics narrate the entire story. Elche completed 503 passes from 568 attempts (89% accuracy) while Levante managed 216 from 272. A defense that has conceded seven goals in three matches was pierced without resistance. Levante remains rooted in 19th place with zero points after three consecutive defeats. Elche, conversely, solidifies seventh position with five points and a trajectory pointing toward sustained success.
Key Questions
What was the defining factor?
Elche's possession dominance (67%) combined with ruthless efficiency in the opening ten minutes of the second half when Mir and Mendoza ended any Levante hope.
What's at stake going forward?
Elche reinforces mid-table credentials. Levante faces an existential crisis—three straight defeats demand immediate tactical and psychological reset.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Desperation Takes Center Stage
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 29/100. A basement battle where the fear of defeat may outweigh the desire for victory as both sides fight for survival.
The Setup
On August 29, 2025, Elche welcome Levante to the stadium for a match defined by high Stakes in the lower reaches of the table. With the hosts struggling to find consistency and the visitors mired in the relegation zone, the competitive Balance of this fixture is razor-thin. Both squads have shown a worrying Form in recent weeks, making this early-season encounter feel like a late-season crunch match where every loose ball could dictate their top-flight future.
Key Battle
The defining conflict of the evening features Elche forward Germán Valera against Levante’s standout goalkeeper Pablo Cuñat. Valera has been the bright spot among the home side's Stars, offering the clinical edge needed to break deadlocks. However, Cuñat has been in inspired form, racking up high save counts to keep his side competitive. His ability to neutralize Valera’s movement in the box will be the primary factor in whether Levante can escape with a point.
Our Prediction
This match will likely unfold as a cagey affair with both midfields prioritized on defensive structure over creative flair. Elche will push for an early breakthrough, but the shot-stopping brilliance of Matías Dituro and Pablo Cuñat at both ends suggests a low-scoring outcome. Expect a gritty 1-1 draw where the tactical tension remains high until the final whistle, leaving both teams with a point that does little to ease their immediate concerns.