Valencia vs Levante Preview, Prediction, Team News & Lineups – La Liga Derby Clash

Derby Showdown: Valencia Seek First La Liga Win in Two Months

Valencia return to La Liga action with urgent motivation on Friday as they host derby rivals Levante at Mestalla. Los Che have failed to win in the league since September, leaving them 17th in the table with just 10 points from 12 matches.
Levante are in an even tougher spot, sitting 19th with nine points, but the Segunda Division champions have shown promise, especially away from home.

Valencia’s Season Struggle Continues

Carlos Corberán’s side have managed:
• 2 wins
• 4 draws
• 6 defeats
Their last league victory came against Athletic Bilbao at Mestalla two months ago, but a 5–0 Copa del Rey win over Maracena and a 1–1 draw against Real Betis before the international break may signal a turning point.

Head-to-Head History

• 38 Valencia Derbies
• Valencia Wins: 21
• Draws: 9
• Levante Wins: 8
🔎 Levante have never won at Mestalla, meaning history adds pressure to this derby clash.

Levante Aim to Defy the Odds

Levante, led by Julian Calero, returned to La Liga this season and would consider survival an achievement. They’ve scored 16 goals, thanks largely to breakout star Etta Eyong, but their weak defense (23 conceded) continues to cost them points.

Key Stat

• 8 of Levante’s 9 points this season have come away from home.

Team News & Injuries

Valencia Team News
• Mouctar Diakhaby out (hamstring)
• Dimitri Foulquier & Filip Ugrinic expected to miss out
• Largie Ramazani remains a doubt (muscle issue)
• Possible change: Hugo Duro may return to the starting XI
Expected XI (4-4-2):
Agirrezabala; Correia, Tarrega, Copete, Gaya; Lopez, Guerra, Pepelu, Danjuma; Duro, Almeida
📌 Levante Team News
• Pablo Martinez still sidelined (ankle)
• Unai Vencedor returns from suspension
• Ivan Romero likely to start alongside Eyong up front
Expected XI (4-4-2):
Ryan; Toljan, Dela, Moreno, Sanchez; Alvarez, Elgezabal, Arriaga, Olasagasti; Romero, Eyong
🔎 Transfer Watch: Etta Eyong is attracting interest from Manchester United, Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Barcelona.

Prediction: Valencia 2–1 Levante

This matchup is tighter than the table suggests. Levante are surprisingly strong away from home, and Valencia struggle to score consistently. However, history at Mestalla favors Los Che, who should edge a close contest fueled by derby intensity and Levante’s defensive frailties.