The teams are too inconsistent for a clear favorite: Deportivo vs Levante prediction
The ninth-round La Liga clash between Deportivo and Levante will take place on October 16, 2026, at Abanca-Riazor Stadium. The hosts sit eighth with 10 points from eight matches, while the visitors are 17th with six points.
Deportivo: a strong start gives way to a slump
Antonio Hidalgo's side went unbeaten in their first five matches after returning to the top flight, but they have now gone four games without a win. In their latest outing, Deportivo lost 3-2 to Real Sociedad, although the promoted side's overall start to the season remains a respectable one.
Team selection issues are making the task even tougher. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Marc Casado and Zakaria Eddahchouri are injured, while Lorenzo Amatuci will miss the match after being sent off in the previous round.
Levante: defensive issues remain the main concern
Luís Castro's team have won just one match in the current league campaign — a 5-2 victory over Betis. Since then, Levante have gone four rounds without a win, drawing 3-3 with Sevilla in their latest match.
The visitors' defensive record is particularly worrying: they have conceded 15 goals in seven matches. At the same time, Iván Romero and Roger Brugué have scored three goals apiece and remain the team's main attacking threats.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Deportivo are winless in their last four La Liga matches.
- Levante have conceded 15 goals in seven rounds.
- There have been just five draws in the teams' previous 36 meetings.
A tight contest looks like the most logical scenario: Deportivo vs Levante prediction
Deportivo have looked more consistent over the season as a whole, but their current winless run and personnel losses reduce the hosts' chances of securing a convincing victory. At the same time, Levante concede too many goals to be considered a reliable option, even against an opponent in a slump.
Both teams are currently far from their best, so the match could be more cautious than the visitors' recent results suggest. With the balance of power so even, a draw looks like the most likely outcome.
