Real Madrid vs Levante: Predictions, odds & betting tips

The visitors have been scoring plenty of goals and, despite the threat of relegation looming, Los Granotas should be backed to net at the Bernabeu

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Real Madrid welcome Levante the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday evening as the Liga champions continue their preparations for the Champions League final.

With the title already secured, Carlo Ancelotti will be using the last few games of the season to make sure his side is in good shape for their European showdown with Liverpool on May 28.

Levante, for their part, could be relegated on Thursday evening if they fail to win and results go against them.

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Real Madrid vs Levante latest odds

Los Blancos are likely to give minutes to squad players as they did in the weekend defeat to Atletico Madrid but they remain overwhelming favourites at 9/20 (1.45) with bet365.

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The most recent meeting between these two sides ended 3-3 earlier this season in Valencia and another draw is priced at 17/4 (5.25) with the visitors offered at 9/2 (5.50).

Real Madrid vs Levante first goalscorer

Karim Benzema did not play a single minute of the Madrid derby on Sunday evening and the Frenchman is likely to feature on Thursday.

La Liga's top scorer is priced at 11/4 (3.75) to break the deadlock while Vinicius Junior is offered at 9/2 (5.50) and Marco Asensio at 13/2 (7.50).

Levante's main goal threat is Jose Luis Morales and the 34-year-old can be backed at 17/2 (9.50) to open the scoring.

Real Madrid vs Levante preview

Levante have been in the drop zone for the majority of the season but the team from Valencia are an exciting attacking unit who regularly find the back of the net.

Alessio Lisci's side could be relegated on Thursday night yet are the division's eighth top scorers and have got themselves on the score sheet in each of their last 13 matches.

With Real Madrid set to field a weakened team there should be plenty of interest in backing the visitors to score in what should be an open and entertaining fixture.

Against the biggest outfits in La Liga this term, Levante have performed admirably, drawing 3-3 with Real Madrid, beating Atletico Madrid 1-0, while losing 3-2 to both Sevilla and Barcelona.

Real Madrid vs Levante tips & predictions

Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals is priced at 4/6 (1.65) while backing Levante to score over 1.5 goals at 13/8 (2.62) could be an attractive option.

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Odds correct at the time of writing. 18+. begambleaware.org