Barcelona are bidding to extend their 100% start to the campaign in one of four La Liga fixtures on Sunday. They take on Levante at the Estadi Ciutat de València.

Levante looking to Brugué for inspiration

Levante have only won once so far this season, but it was a very impressive 5-2 victory over Real Betis. Roger Brugué shone with two goals in that match. The winger has recovered from an injury to average 2.7 shots and 0.7 key passes per game in the league this term.

The hosts conducted some late transfer business by adding Petar Ratkov and Axel Tape to their squad. Both could feature off the bench this weekend, with Luís Castro likely to opt for continuity following the 0-0 draw at Málaga.

Striker Karl Etta Eyong is the only definite absentee for the Granotes. However, back-up keeper Alejandro Primo is an additional fitness doubt.

Levante predicted lineup vs Barcelona (4-3-3): Ryan; N. Pérez, De La Fuente, Mandi, M. Sánchez; Rey, Olasagasti, Bardeli; Thiago, Romero, Brugué.

Barcelona flying with key players scoring freely

A 5-1 victory in the Champions League over Feyenoord on Wednesday continued Barcelona’s excellent start to the season. Raphinha moved on to eight goals in five appearances, while Lamine Yamal registered two or more goal contributions for the third game in a row.

Hansi Flick will be very happy with what his players have produced so far. He’s expected to opt for some rotation here, which could see Anthony Gordon, Fermín López, Marc Bernal and Xavi Espart all earn recalls.

Roony Bardghji and Frenkie de Jong are the only injury absentees for the visitors. Eric García is available again following a facial injury, and he should return at right-back.

Barcelona predicted lineup vs Levante (4-2-3-1): J. García; E. García, Christensen, Martín, Espart; Bernal, Pedri; Yamal, Fermín, Gordon; Raphinha.

Levante vs Barcelona Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Barcelona to score over 2 goals
  • Odds: 1.25 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Levante 1-3 Barcelona
  • 22Bet Booking Code: GNGEL

Key stats:

  • Barcelona have scored five times in four of their past five matches.
  • The Catalan giants are averaging 4.25 goals per 90 minutes in La Liga.
  • The visitors have netted three goals in each of their previous five meetings with Levante.

Backing Barcelona to score over 2 goals is a safe pick. All of their attacking stars are available and playing well. Flick’s team have looked unstoppable in the final third across the opening weeks of the campaign, netting 4.4 goals per game on average in all competitions.

Levante caused problems for Barça in the last two meetings on this ground, but still lost both by 3-2 margins. Their total of 61 goals conceded in the league last season was also the joint-worst record in the Spanish top flight.

Levante vs Barcelona Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Fermín López to score anytime
  • Odds: 2.30 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 3HJEL

Fermín is another Barcelona player who is on top of his game right now. The 23-year-old is highly motivated to make up for the disappointment of missing Spain’s World Cup triumph through injury.

The attacking midfielder has netted four times in four appearances in La Liga 2026/27. He’s averaging 2.5 shots per game and offers value as an anytime goalscorer pick.

Verdict: Barcelona to score over 2 goals (1.25) — Levante 1-3 Barcelona