Levante vs Valencia predictions for this Liga Santander clash on Monday at Ciutat de Valencia Stadium. The Valencian derby arrives, both Valencia and Levante know that it is not just any game as local bragging rights are at stake in the city. Who will be able to take the three points? Read on for our free predictions and betting tips.
The critical state of Levante continues and after 17 league games they are still without a win. They have eight draws and nine defeats so far and it would be truly incredible if they manage to stay in La Liga Santander after such a disastrous start.
Among the many bad things that surround Levante, they have to cling on to their home statistics, which are slightly better than their disastrous record on the road. Of the eight total points they have, six of them have been claimed at home and of the 32 total goals they have conceded so far, only 11 of them have been conceded at the Ciutat de Valencia Stadium.
The last five meetings between Levante and Valencia at the Ciutat de Valencia Stadium ended with two wins for Levante, two draws and one win for Valencia.
Valencia seem to have found some consistency after many rounds in which they dropped points and ended up drawing games they had under control. They have now managed to pocket points in five consecutive games thanks to two wins and three draws.
In eight away games, Valencia have two wins, three draws and three defeats, scoring ten goals and conceding 13. Valencia have conceded eight goals in their last four away games while they have scored four goals in those games.
Improving Valencia’s defensive line will be the key for this team to have the consistency they need, as offensively they do not lack potential, with top players such as Gonzalo Guedes, Maxi Gómez or Carlos Soler.
This is one of the most unequal derbies in the city of Valencia, Levante have become a team incapable of beating anyone, while Valencia, despite their ups and downs in their game, maintain a sufficient level to beat Levante. In short, we think Valencia will win this game, but not very easily, so we think it will be a game of few goals.