Prediction and odds analysis for Barcelona vs Levante at 22:15 on 22/02, La Liga

These results caused Barca to lose their top spot to Real Madrid, now trailing their rivals by 2 points. Hosting a struggling Levante side is a golden opportunity for the "Catalan giants" to vent frustration and reclaim their identity. With the league’s leading attack in terms of goals scored, Barca is expected to unleash a goal fest at Camp Nou.

On the other hand, Levante is sinking at the bottom of the table in 19th place with just 18 points. Luis Castro’s team is enduring a run of three straight losses and has the worst defense in La Liga, having conceded 41 goals in 24 matches. The 7-point gap from the safety zone puts enormous pressure on the visitors.

Although recent encounters between these two teams have often been high-scoring (19 goals in the last 4 meetings), Levante’s chances of earning points against a wounded Barcelona are extremely slim.

This match is crucial for Barcelona not only to gain 3 points but also to achieve a convincing win to restore fan confidence. The return of key players from injury will provide Hansi Flick with more options to break down the visitors’ deep defensive setup.

Team news for Barcelona vs Levante

Barcelona: Great news as Marcus Rashford and Pedri have resumed training and are included in the squad list. Gavi has also started training after a 5-month injury layoff but is not yet ready to play. Robert Lewandowski will return to the starting lineup after being rested partially in the previous game. Andreas Christensen remains the only absentee.

Levante: Severe squad losses with Roger Brugue, Pablo Martinez, and Unai Elgezabal sidelined due to knee injuries. Kervin Arriaga is suspended. The sole attacking hope, Etta Eyong, is expected to be back in the starting eleven.

Expected lineups for Barcelona vs Levante

Barcelona (4-2-3-1): J. Garcia; Kounde, Cubarsi, E. Garcia, Balde; Fermin, De Jong; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski.

Levante (4-2-3-1): Ryan; Toljan, De la Fuente, Moreno, Sanchez; Olasagasti, Raghouber; Tunde, Alvarez, Romero; Eyong.

Head-to-head record and recent form of Barcelona vs Levante

Barcelona’s recent form:

17/02/26: Girona 2-1 Barcelona (La Liga)

13/02/26: Atletico Madrid 4-0 Barcelona (Copa del Rey)

07/02/26: Barcelona 3-0 Mallorca (La Liga)

04/02/26: Albacete 1-2 Barcelona (Copa del Rey)

01/02/26: Elche 1-3 Barcelona (La Liga)

Levante’s recent form:

19/02/26: Levante 0-1 Villarreal (La Liga)

16/02/26: Levante 0-2 Valencia (La Liga)

08/02/26: Athletic Bilbao 4-2 Levante (La Liga)

01/02/26: Levante 0-0 Atletico Madrid (La Liga)

24/01/26: Levante 3-2 Elche (La Liga)

Head-to-head history: Barcelona vs Levante

24/08/25: Levante 2-3 Barcelona (La Liga)

11/04/22: Levante 2-3 Barcelona (La Liga)

26/09/21: Barcelona 3-0 Levante (La Liga)

12/05/21: Levante 3-3 Barcelona (La Liga)

14/12/20: Barcelona 1-0 Levante (La Liga)

Score prediction: Barcelona 3 - 1 Levante