Arsenal Hunt Another Win as Struggling Forest Face City Ground Test

English Premier League  -  Nottingham Forest VS Arsenal
Match Time:18-01-2026 01:30 Sunday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips

Real Madrid, reeling from consecutive defeats, face struggling Levante on Saturday in La Liga. The reigning champions sit four points behind leaders Barcelona in second place. Levante, meanwhile, are rooted in 19th and desperate for a positive result.

Team Analysis:
Real Madrid have had a turbulent start to 2026, parting ways with Xabi Alonso and suffering a Copa del Rey exit under Alvaro Arbeloa. Despite the chaos, they remain second in La Liga, four points behind Barcelona, and must focus on securing Champions League qualification. Levante, 19th in the table but on a three-game unbeaten run, will look to exploit Madrid’s recent instability in Saturday’s clash.

Player Situation:
Real Madrid will be without key players like Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Diaz, and Mendy, though stars such as Bellingham, Courtois, Mbappe, Rodrygo, Carreras, and Tchouameni return after being rested. Dani Carvajal may start at right-back, allowing Valverde to move into midfield. Levante are missing Brugue, Elgezabal, and Garcia, but Etta Eyong and Ivan Romero are expected to feature in the starting lineup.

Result Prediction:
Real Madrid face a crucial match they cannot afford to lose. Levante could make the game challenging, but Madrid remain heavy favorites. A home victory for Arbeloa’s side is the most likely outcome.

Predicted Result: Real Madrid 3-1 Levante.