Deportivo vs Levante prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 16, 2026
On October 16, 2026, Deportivo and Levante will face off in the 9th round of Spain’s La Liga. The hosts should be looking to beat an opponent of this caliber at home.
Deportivo vs Levante team news and expert analysis
The club from La Coruña returned from the third tier in 2024. On their second attempt, they became one of the Segunda’s leading sides, earning direct promotion to the top flight. They also held their own in La Liga, largely thanks to the new signing Aubameyang’s impressive scoring record. They have lost only to Sevilla in the opening stretch of the season. Against Real Sociedad, they scored twice after the break but ultimately fell to a 2-3 defeat.
The team from the suburbs of Valencia returned to La Liga in 2025. They began by winning the battle for survival in the closing stages of the season: they collected the same 42 points as relegated Mallorca but finished 16th. They have made a decent start this time around, taking five points from three matches after a 0-3 defeat to Espanyol. However, they then lost to both Barcelona and Villarreal. In October, they produced an entertaining 3-3 draw with Sevilla.
The newcomer scores an average of 1.5 goals per game while conceding considerably fewer — 1.38. Ivan Romero and company score noticeably more goals, 1.57 per game, but concede 2.14.
Previous matches: Deportivo vs Levante
The visitors are unbeaten in four consecutive matches, and they even won both of their last two.
This is an important clash in which the hosts must show that they have not lost momentum. We believe they will win (odds — 2.10).
Deportivo vs Levante: key statistics and trends
- Deportivo have suffered their second defeat of the season
- 88% of Deportivo matches feature goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.88 goals per game
- Levante have lost twice in their last three matches
- 57% of Levante matches feature goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.71 goals per game
Deportivo vs Levante: possible starting lineups
Deportivo are expected to play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Leo Román — Kváglíata, Ede, Jiménez, Navarro — Rodríguez, Soriano, Casadó, Mella — Asp Jensen, Nsongo
Levante are expected to play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Ryan — Manu Sánchez, Mandi, Adri de la Fuente, Toljan — Olasagasti, Uri Rey, Bardeli — Thiago Fernández, Brugui, Iván Romero
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