Key Facts
- Deportivo La Coruña is in eighth place, while Levante sits in 17th, tied on points with Elche; this match is particularly important for Levante as they battle to avoid the bottom of the table.
- Levante fought back to earn a 3-3 draw against Sevilla FC; forward Iván Romero sparked the comeback, and center back Ifeanyi Ndukwe scored the late equalizer.
- Deportivo La Coruña will be without forwards Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Zakaria Eddahchouri; Marc Casadós’ absence also deprives the team of an option in defensive midfield.
Match Preview
Levante’s late equalizer against Sevilla FC and Deportivo La Coruña’s near-comeback against Real Sociedad show just how quickly both teams can turn a game around. Antonio Hidalgo’s Deportivo sits in eighth place, but has rarely converted its recent performances into points. Luís Castro’s Levante is in 17th place, tied on points with Elche, and won their most recent competitive matchup. A comfortable home win is hardly to be expected.
- Date and time: October 16, 2026, 9:00 p.m.
- Competition: La Liga (Matchday 9)
The betting market clearly favors Deportivo La Coruña. The absences of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Zakaria Eddahchouri also argue against “Both Teams to Score: Yes.” However, the goals by Mario Soriano and Yeremay Hernández against Real Sociedad keep this bet in play. Levante’s late response against Sevilla FC also supports the riskier bet on Over 3.5 goals: The team’s most recent league matches have repeatedly been high-scoring.
Deportivo La Coruña Form & Record Check
Deportivo La Coruña’s 2-3 league loss at Real Sociedad showcased both sides of the team: After defensive errors, they found themselves playing catch-up, but Mario Soriano and Yeremay Hernández made the match exciting again. In each of their last five league matches, Deportivo La Coruña has conceded at least one goal. This points toward the “Both Teams to Score: Yes” bet, even though absences on offense argue against it.
The two listed home league matches resulted in a 1–1 draw against Real Betis Sevilla and a 0–1 loss to FC Sevilla. The favorite status that the betting market assigns to Deportivo La Coruña is therefore not without controversy. Marc Casadó is also out. This leaves Hidalgo without an option in defensive midfield as he considers how to shore up a team that regularly concedes goals.
Deportivo La Coruña could line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Leo Román in goal behind center backs José María Giménez and Bright Ede. Diego Villares is slated to fill the midfield position vacated by Marc Casadó’s absence. Mario Soriano and Yeremay Hernández could support the attack. With Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Zakaria Eddahchouri also sidelined, Bil Nsongo is likely to be the first choice up front.
Levante Form & Record Check
Levante’s 3-3 league draw against Sevilla FC was primarily a comeback, not evidence of a more stable defense. Iván Romero sparked the comeback, and Ifeanyi Ndukwe scored the late equalizer. So Castro’s team can bounce back from setbacks. However, their previous 1-3 loss to Villarreal FC argues against betting on “Levante to win.”
Levante could line up in a 4-4-2, with Mathew Ryan in goal and Adrián Dela and Ifeanyi Ndukwe at center back. Oriol Rey and Jon Ander Olasagasti are slated to play in central midfield. Roger Brugué could play on the wing behind the striking duo of Iván Romero and Yanis Musuayi. Romero and Ndukwe both scored in the recent 3-3 league draw against Sevilla FC.
Deportivo La Coruña vs. Levante Head-to-Head & Statistics
In the last 12 recorded competitive matches between the two teams, each side has four wins and four draws. Neither team has a clear advantage.
In the last five recorded competitive matches, more than 2.5 goals were scored in each game. This suggests another high-scoring match. However, Deportivo La Coruña’s two most recent losses to Levante both ended 1–2, meaning fewer than four goals were scored. This is the strongest argument against betting on over 3.5 goals. Levante’s current form in the league is a more decisive factor here than the head-to-head record.
