La Liga Jornada 3 opens at the Estadi Ciutat de València on Friday 29 August 2026 (17:00 CEST) as Levante host Real Betis. Iván Romero and Carlos Álvarez lead the Granotes; Betis counter with Isco, Lo Celso and Cucho Hernández in a Friday evening clash loaded with creative talent.
Levante: team news & form
Levante's 4-3-3 relies on Mandi at the back and Romero as the main outlet. Home starts in Jornada 3 give Levante a platform to build on any J2 momentum; expect a compact block and quick transitions through Álvarez.
Levante Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-3-3
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Real Betis: team news & form
Manuel Pellegrini's Betis play progressive 4-2-3-1 football with Fornals and Roca screening and Isco floating between the lines. Bellerín and Abde provide width; Cucho is the penalty taker away from Benito Villamarín.
Tactical battle
Betis will dominate possession; Levante need discipline in the block and efficiency when they win the ball. Isco vs Levante's double pivot is the key midfield battle.
Prediction & fantasy picks
- Isco (Betis, MID): creative differential away from home.
- Iván Romero (Levante, FWD): counter-attacking value.
- Giovani Lo Celso (Betis, MID): set-piece threat.
- Predictor: Real Betis 2–1 Levante.
Prediction
Betis's midfield quality edges it. Prediction: Levante 1–2 Real Betis.