Verdict: Home win
Best odds: 16/15
Bookmaker: BetUS
Valencia will be eager to end a two-month wait for a La Liga victory when they welcome city rivals Levante to Mestalla on Friday evening.
Los Che sit 17th in the table with 10 points from 12 matches, while Levante are 19th, just one point behind, after collecting nine points from their opening 12 games of the 2025-26 season.
Valencia
Valencia’s record so far reads two wins, four draws, and six defeats, leaving them level on points with Girona in 18th. It has certainly been a frustrating start for Carlos Corberán’s side, whose last league win came at home to Athletic Bilbao two months ago.
Since then, they have suffered four losses and three draws in La Liga, though they did enjoy a 5-0 Copa del Rey victory over Maracena at the end of October.
Before the international break, Valencia earned a 1-1 draw against Real Betis—a result Corberán hopes can spark a turnaround.
Historically, Valencia have faced Levante 38 times in the derby, winning 21, drawing nine, and losing eight. Their most recent meeting ended 1-1 in April 2022.
Team News
Mouctar Diakhaby remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, while Dimitri Foulquier and Filip Ugrinic are also expected to miss out.
Largie Ramazani faces a late fitness check after missing five matches with a persistent muscular issue.
Corberán may make just one change from the Betis game, with Hugo Duro potentially coming into the attack.
Levante
Levante’s last league win over Valencia came in March 2021, and they have never beaten their rivals at Mestalla—a record they hope to change on this occasion.
The Frogs, reigning Segunda División champions, would consider survival a success this season, and there have been encouraging signs despite their struggles.
Julian Calero’s side have two wins, three draws, and seven defeats from 12 matches, leaving them 19th with nine points—just one behind Valencia.
Levante have scored 16 goals this season, thanks in part to standout performer Etta Eyong, but defensive frailties remain, with 23 goals conceded.
Interestingly, eight of their nine points have come away from home, while Valencia have earned eight points from six matches at Mestalla.
Team News
Pablo Martínez is still out with an ankle injury, but Unai Vencedor returns after serving a suspension against Atlético.
Ivan Romero, recently back from injury, should start alongside Eyong in attack. Eyong’s future continues to attract attention, with Manchester United, Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Barcelona all reportedly interested in the Cameroon forward.
Conclusion
This derby is tough to predict: Levante have been stronger on the road, while Valencia have struggled at home. Goals are likely given Levante’s attacking approach, but Valencia should have enough to edge this contest and claim all three points.
They will be in serious trouble if they don’t.
Verdict: Home win
Best odds: 16/15
Bookmaker: BetUS
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