Fresh off winning the Segunda Division title, Levante face the ultimate test on Saturday night when they host reigning La Liga champions Barcelona in week two of the 2025-26 campaign. The promoted side began life back in the top flight with a 2-1 defeat to Alaves, and they’ll need a huge performance to stand a chance against Barca.
Barcelona, meanwhile, started their title defense in style with a comfortable 3-0 win away at Mallorca. Raphinha and Ferran Torres struck early before Lamine Yamal added a late third. Mallorca’s two red cards made life even easier for Hansi Flick’s side. The victory not only gave Barca three points but also sent them straight to the top of the table.
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Here are the Odds to First Goal Scorer and Anytime Goalscorer for Levante vs Barcelona (via FanDuel):
| Player | Team | First Goal Scorer Odds | To Score Odds |
| Robert Lewandowski | Barcelona | +270 | -165 |
| Raphinha | Barcelona | +425 | +105 |
| Ferran Torres | Barcelona | +380 | -110 |
| Lamine Yamal | Barcelona | +625 | +165 |
| Ivan Romero | Levante | +1200 | +360 |
| Roger Brugue | Levante | +1250 | +360 |
| Pablo Martinez | Levante | +1900 | +600 |
Levante will be eager to prove they can compete with Spain’s elite, especially at home. However, the gulf in quality will be tough to overcome for the newly prompted side. Barcelona are expected to dominate possession and create plenty of chances, and Flick’s men will be confident of making it two wins from two to stay in control of the title race.
Barcelona will be boosted by the return of Robert Lewandowski, who has trained this week after missing the Mallorca clash with a hamstring problem. Raphinha, Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres remain strong attacking options after all three found the net in the opening game. For Levante, Pablo Martinez is set to take up the number ten role, supporting the front duo of Ivan Romero and Roger Brugue, who will be tasked with testing Barcelona’s backline.
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Here are the Odds to Assist Anytime for Levante vs Barcelona (via BetMGM):
| Player | Team | Moneyline |
| Lamine Yamal | Barcelona | +150 |
| Raphinha | Barcelona | +150 |
| Dani Olmo | Barcelona | +240 |
| Marcus Rashford | Barcelona | +280 |
| Ivan Romero | Levante | +825 |
| Roger Brugue | Levante | +750 |
| Pablo Martinez | Levante | +775 |
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha are joint favorites to provide an assist for Barcelona, both priced at +150, thanks to their creativity and wide playmaking roles. Dani Olmo (+240) also represents a strong option given his link-up ability through midfield. For Levante, the attacking trio of Ivan Romero (+825), Roger Brugue (+750), and Pablo Martinez (+775) are longshot picks. But each forward has the potential to create chances in transitions against the champions.
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| Total Goals | Over Odds | Under Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Over/Under 0.5 | -12500 | +1900 |
| Over/Under 1.5 | -1000 | +525 |
| Over/Under 2.5 | -295 | +200 |
| Over/Under 3.5 | -118 | -118 |
| Over/Under 4.5 | +185 | -275 |
| Over/Under 5.5 | +380 | -625 |
Barcelona have been in free-scoring form recently, netting 23 goals in their last six matches, including dominant wins against Daegu (5-0), Como (5-0), and Mallorca (3-0). With attacking options like Raphinha, Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal all in fine touch, another high-scoring game looks likely when they face Levante. The odds heavily back multiple goals, with over 3.5 priced at -118, reflecting Barcelona’s ability to break down opposition defences with ease.
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