Pontevedra will play host to Levante at Estadio Municipal de Pasarón in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday. Both teams are entering the competition in the first round alongside 108 others.
Pontevedra vs Levante Preview
Pontevedra, a fourth-tier side, are set to face off against Levante, who ply their trade in the Segunda Division. The sides are meeting each other for the first time, with the hosts making their return after missing out in the previous edition. Pontevedra will hope to replicate their brilliant league form in the cup competition.
Pontevedriña are leading the Segunda Federación (fourth tier) table on 26 points after 12 rounds of matches. They have won eight matches, drawn two and lost two. They will enter Tuesday’s meeting on the back of a six-game unbeaten streak, including two straight wins in their last two matches in all competitions.
Levante participated in the previous edition of the Copa del Rey but were knocked out in the second round by fellow second-tier side Amorebieta. The visitors are eying a better campaign in this edition, using their 2020-21 success as inspiration. They reached the semi-finals that year, which remains their best performance in the Copa del Rey.
Granotes have won six games in the 2024-25 Segunda Division, drawing four times and losing thrice, which leaves them seventh on 22 points. They were held to a 1-1 draw at home in their last league game by Elche following two consecutive victories. Levante have lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
Pontevedra vs Levante Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Pontevedra have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
- Pontevedra have won seven times in their last 10 matches, drawing once and losing twice.
- Pontevedra have scored six goals and conceded two in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Levante have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
- Pontevedra have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches while Levante have won twice, drawn once and lost twice. Form Guide: Pontevedra – W-W-D-W-W-, Levante – D-W-W-L-L.
Pontevedra vs Levante Prediction
Pontevedra are in excellent shape but will they be able to stand against a team that ply their trade in a superior division?
Levante are struggling for form in the Segunda Division but will be counting on their experience and individualities to survive this round.
Levante are the favorites based on quality and exposure.
Prediction: Pontevedra 1-2 Levante
Pontevedra vs Levante Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Levante to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Levante to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Pontevedra to score - Yes