Levante vs Valencia Prediction

Levante vs Valencia prediction: a derby with nerves and numbers

Mark your calendars for 2026-02-15 at 17:30 GMT (18:30 local time), because this Levante vs Valencia prediction comes wrapped in the kind of tension only the Derbi del Turia can deliver. It’s Matchday 24, it’s at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, and it’s the rare derby where both sets of fans are checking the table as much as the starting XI.

Derbi del Turia storylines, tactics, and team news

Both sides arrive with relegation pressure heavy on their shoulders. Levante sit 19th, Valencia 17th, and the gap is small enough to make this a true “six-pointer” in plain language: win it, and you breathe; lose it, and you spend the week arguing about fixtures and referees.

What Levante are trying to be under Luís Castro

Levante have looked more alive since Luís Castro took over in December 2025. The Granotas have shifted away from a rigid plan into something more flexible, especially in how they try to free up creative players like Carlos Álvarez. Results have flickered between hope and reality: a dramatic 3–2 win over Elche (their first home win of the season), then a surprise 0–0 against Atlético Madrid on 2026-01-31 when Levante were priced around 5.2, before a sobering 4–2 loss to Athletic Club.

What Valencia are trying to fix under Corberán

Valencia, still coached by Carlos Corberán, have been chasing consistency. They’ve also been forced into experiments at the back, including a hybrid defensive line where Unai Núñez can shift between a back three and a more classic right-back role to cover injuries. In midfield, Pepelu remains the key pivot to calm games down and set the tempo.

Injuries and suspensions that could shape the plan

• Valencia absences: Dimitri Foulquier (knee/muscle concern), Copete (suspended), Thierry Rendall (still building fitness), Mouctar Diakhaby (long-term hamstring), Julen Agirrezabala (muscle injury).
• Levante absences: Unai Elgezabal (meniscus), Roger Brugué (ligament), Alan Matturro (suspended), Matías Moreno (doubtful, head injury).

The quotes match the mood: Corberán has framed this as their most important game once Madrid is out of the way, Danjuma has talked about giving everything, and Castro has warned that Valencia’s individual quality is still there even when the form is not. Ticket demand tells the same story: Valencia’s small away allocation reportedly sold out in minutes.

Betting tips and stats: odds, head to head, and our prediction

The market sees this as tight. Bookmakers price a Levante win at 2.8, the draw at 3.3, and a Valencia win at 2.7. That fits the table situation and also the squad values: Levante are priced like the underdog in resources too (€86.65m) compared to Valencia (€169.50m).

Head to head angle (and why it matters here)

Historically, Valencia have had the edge in official meetings (22 wins to Levante’s 8 across 39), but Levante have often been awkward at the Ciutat. With both teams stressed and patched up defensively, history suggests one thing: expect emotion, not elegance.

NerdyTips numbers: main pick and correct score lean

• Main betting tip: Under 3.5 goals at 1.32 (trust 4.3/10).
• 1X2 pick: Draw (X) at 3.3 (trust 2.0/10).
• Expected score: 1–1, with a first-half prediction of 0–0.

Why does the data lean under 3.5? Because the match context screams caution: relegation stakes, derby nerves, and both coaches dealing with absences. Add Levante’s recent 0–0 with Atlético and Valencia’s tendency to manage games through Pepelu, and you get a match that can feel like it’s being played with the handbrake half on.

Still, derbies do what they want. Valencia have proof they can land a big away punch too: they won 1–2 at Real Madrid on 2025-04-05 at massive 10.0 odds. So our Levante vs Valencia Prediction for betting tips is simple: trust the under, respect the draw, and don’t be shocked if the loudest moment is the final whistle and two sets of fans exhaling at once.