Valencia will face Levante in a crucial La Liga match on Friday evening, seeking their first league win in over two months. Currently, Valencia sits in 17th place with only 10 points from 12 matches, while Levante ranks 19th with 9 points in the same number of games.
Match Preview: Valencia vs. Levante
This season, Valencia has struggled with two wins, four draws, and six defeats. Their last league victory came against Athletic Bilbao two months ago. Since then, they’ve drawn three times and lost four in La Liga. However, they did secure a 5-0 win over Maracena in the Copa del Rey at the end of October.
Valencia’s recent form includes a 1-1 draw against Real Betis, which they hope could provide a turning point. Historically, Valencia has performed well against Levante in the Valencia derby, winning 21 of their 38 meetings, with nine draws and eight losses. The last encounter ended in a 1-1 draw in April 2022. Notably, Levante’s most recent league victory over Valencia was a 1-0 win in March 2021, highlighting their struggle at Mestalla.
Current Form and Statistics
- Valencia La Liga form: LLDLLD
- Valencia overall form: LDLWLD
- Levante La Liga form: DWLDLL
- Levante overall form: WLDWLL
Levante, the current Segunda Division champions, have recorded two wins, three draws, and seven defeats this season. They have scored 16 goals but conceded 23. Despite their defensive struggles, Levante has managed to earn eight of their nine points away from home.
Team News for Valencia
Valencia will be without Mouctar Diakhaby due to a hamstring injury, while Dimitri Foulquier and Filip Ugrinic are also sidelined. Largie Ramazani’s availability is uncertain as he has missed the last five matches due to a muscular problem. Head coach Carlos Corberan may make one change, potentially introducing Hugo Duro to the starting lineup.
Team News for Levante
Levante’s Pablo Martinez is unavailable due to an ankle injury, but Unai Vencedor is expected to return after a suspension. Ivan Romero, having recovered from injury, is likely to feature alongside in-form Etta Eyong in the attack. Eyong is currently attracting interest from major clubs, including Manchester United and Barcelona.
Predictions
Valencia is favored to win this match, with a predicted score of 2-1. Despite Levante’s improved away performance, Valencia needs the points to climb out of the relegation zone. Both teams seek to break their inconsistent form, and the rivalry should add intensity to this encounter.
