Valencia and Levante meet at Mestalla in a high-pressure derby that could shape the relegation fight. With just one point separating the sides in the lower reaches of La Liga, both teams enter Matchday 13 desperate for momentum. Despite their inconsistent season, Valencia hold the upper hand at home, and that advantage could once again play a major role.
Valencia’s campaign under Carlos Corberán has been frustrating, marked by narrow misses, low scoring output, and a defence that often cracks at key moments. Two wins from twelve matches underline their struggles, yet Mestalla has offered some stability. With the crowd behind them, Los Che typically find an extra gear, and that could be enough to tilt this derby in their favour.
Levante’s scoring threat keeps this wide open
Levante arrive in poor form overall but with a surprising edge in attack: they have scored more often than Valencia this season and rarely leave a match without creating danger. Their defensive issues, however, remain glaring, with 23 goals conceded already – and an away record that fluctuates between spirited and fragile.
This combination of shaky defending and a willingness to push forward makes Levante a consistent BTTS candidate. Valencia, despite their own limitations, should find chances against a back line that has yet to adjust to the demands of top-flight football. On the other end, Levante’s energy and pressing give them every chance to trouble a Valencia defence that has conceded in nine of their twelve matches.
Prediction
With both sides fighting for survival and showing more efficiency going forward than stability at the back, this derby has the profile of a match where both teams score. Valencia’s home advantage and slightly stronger structure could give them the edge, but BTTS remains the standout pick for what should be a tense and open contest.
