Cieza vs Levante prediction, odds & betting tips – 03/12/2025
With a place in the 2025-26 Copa del Rey last 32 on the line, Cieza and Levante will battle it out at Estadio Municipal de la Arboleda on Wednesday.
The teams claimed narrow victories in the previous round, where the hosts beat Cordoba 1-0, while their visitors just about did enough to edge Orihuela in a seven-goal thriller.
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Cieza vs Levante prediction: No problem for Levante
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- Levante have been beaten in each of their last four matches and have not recorded a clean sheet in eight games
- Wednesday's visitors have also conceded the opener in four of their last five affairs.
- This will be music to the ears of Cieza, who have broken the deadlock on all but one occasion over their last six outings.
Correct score prediction: Cieza 1-3 Levante
Given the gulf in quality between the teams, anything less than a win for Levante would be deemed an underperformance.
Admittedly, the La Liga giants have been on a rough patch lately, but we fully fancy them to make light work of their lower-league opponents.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds not available yet
Having missed out on promotion by finishing second in Group 13 of the Tercera Federacion last season, Cieza have made a flying start to proceedings this term and currently sit top of the standings with 28 points from a possible 36.
Ranko Despotovic's men secured a 2-1 triumph over Yeclano Deportivo in their most recent outing, making it five wins from their last six games across all competitions, a run which includes October's 1-0 triumph over Cordoba to set up Wednesday's clash with Levante.
Levante, on the other hand, have endured a tough return to the top tier of Spanish football after emerging champions of the 2024-25 Segunda Division.
A 2-0 defeat to Athletic Bilbao last time out saw Julian Calero Fernandez's men beaten for the fourth consecutive game, and their only victory over the previous eight matches remains a 4-3 win in the Copa del Rey over Orihuela.
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Most recent H2Hs: First-ever meeting on the horizon
Wednesday's clash will be the maiden edition of this fixture.
Cieza preview: Cristhian Britos enjoying fine start to life
With two goals in his first three league outings, Cristhian Britos has made an immediate impact for Cieza since joining on a free transfer from Deportiva Minera.
The midfielder was one of his side's better performers in their triumph over Cordoba, and they will need him to be at his best to stand any chance of pulling off another shock win against more illustrious opponents.
Predicted lineup: Sanchez (GK), Ortiz, Luna, Guerrero, Aguirre, Lorente, Martinez, Britos, Lopez, Pujante & Taulemesse
Cieza's last five matches:
- Yeclano Deportivo B 1-2 Cieza (Tercera Federacion)
- Cieza 1-0 SFC Minerva (Tercera Federacion)
- Atletico Pulpileno 1-0 Cieza (Tercera Federacion)
- Cieza 3-0 Aguilas B (Tercera Federacion)
- Cieza 1-0 Cordoba (Copa del Rey)
Levante preview: Carlos Espi unable to continue cup heroics as he misses out through injury
Netting twice against Orihuela, including a stoppage-time winner, Espi was undoubtedly Levante's hero in the previous.
However, the Spaniard has missed his side's last three matches with a hamstring issue and will not feature on Wednesday.
Also unavailable for Levante are Dela, Pablo Martinez and Matias Moreno.
Predicted lineup: Cunat (GK), Matturro, Cabello, Udondo, Garcia, Losada, Olasagasti, Vencedor, Morales, Koyalipou & Brugue
Levante's last five matches:
- Levante 0-2 Athletic Bilbao (LaLiga)
- Valencia 1-0 Levante (LaLiga)
- Atletico Madrid 3-1 Levante (LaLiga)
- Levante 1-2 Celta Vigo (LaLiga)
- Orihuela 3-4 Levante (Copa del Rey)
Player to watch – Jose Morales
Despite scoring against Barcelona on his first league start of the campaign, Jose Morales has had to settle for cameo appearances in all of the subsequent LaLiga matches.
The 38-year-old has only started one game since August 23, and that was in the 4-3 win over Orihuela, where he bagged a goal and one assist.
Set to be given the nod to lead the line for Levate on Wednesday, Morales is one to keep an eye on as he looks to make the most of a rare place in the XI.
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