La Liga champions Barcelona bid to maintain their perfect start to the campaign when they head to the Ciutat de Valencia to face Levante on Sunday.
Hansi Flick's Barca have been flawless so far, winning five matches from five across all competitions and scoring 22 goals in the process.
Their 5‑1 midweek hammering of Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League only reinforced the sense that this is a Blaugrana side operating at full throttle.
Levante, meanwhile, sit mid-table after making a steady start to the La Liga campaign.
Luis Castro's team recovered from an opening‑day defeat to Espanyol by producing an eye‑catching 5‑2 win over Real Betis, but they have failed to score in three of their four matches so far.
History is not on the Frogs' side either with Levante having won just six of 47 meetings with Barca in all competitions.
Levante v Barcelona Tips Summary
Best Bet - Barcelona to win & Over 3.5 goals @ 4/5
Alternative Bet - Barcelona to win both halves @ 1/1
Bet Builder - Anthony Gordon anytime, Levante Over 3 corners & Lamine Yamal 2+ shots on target @ 7/1
Levante v Barcelona Prediction
Best Bet: Barcelona to win & Over 3.5 goals @ 4/5
Barcelona's early‑season form has been devastating, with Flick's side scoring five goals in three of their four league matches plus that midweek European game.
They were three goals up after 50 minutes of last Sunday's trip to Valencia and it would be no surprise to see them in full control by half-time of this clash against Los Che's city neighbours.
The Frogs have failed to score in three of their opening four matches, but showed a clinical edge when they thrashed Betis at home in late August.
They could get on the scoresheet against a Barca defence that has given up two big chances to each of their last two opponents if they have their shooting boots on.
However, backing Levante to score against this in-form Catalans unit may be a bit too risky, so the preferred option is to go with the visitors to win with more than three goals in the game.
Barca's attacking quality is several levels above anything Levante have faced this term and they conceded twice to Betis and three in their season opener at Espanyol.
The champions have scored exactly three goals in each of their last five meetings with Levante and, given their current form, another high‑scoring performance feels likely.
Alternative Bet: Barcelona to win both halves @ 1/1
Barca have scored in both halves in all five matches this season while also winning all 10 halves of football across La Liga and the UEFA Champions League.
Their attacking patterns under Flick are designed to sustain pressure throughout the 90 minutes and, with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha stretching the pitch, and Anthony Gordon returning fresh after midweek rotation, Barca should create chances consistently.
Levante have conceded in both halves in two of their four games this season and their defensive line has struggled when facing quick transitions.
Levante v Barcelona Bet Builder Tip
Anthony Gordon to score anytime
Levante Over 3 corners
Lamine Yamal 2+ shots on target
Pays 7/1
Gordon was rested against Feyenoord and is expected to return on the left wing, where his direct running and sharp finishing have already made him a key figure in Flick's system.
He has assisted four goals already this term and will be desperate to get his first official goal for the club.
Yamal is rarely shy in having a pop at goal and looks good to clear his line of two or more shots on target here.
The Spanish star has registered at least that number in four of Barca’s five games and eight of his last nine appearances for club and country.
Finally, add Levante to get more than three corners to this Bet Builder as Castro's outfit are not shy about pushing forward at home.
Their wide players - Roger Brugue and Thiago Fernandez - deliver plenty of crosses, which may force several corners.
Key Match Stats
Barcelona have scored 22 goals in five matches this season
Levante have won just six of 47 meetings with Barca
Barca have won the last four encounters, scoring exactly three goals each time
Mat Ryan has conceded 10 goals in two previous matches against the Blaugrana
Barcelona have taken 12 points from 12 in La Liga
Levante have failed to score in three of their four matches this season
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