Deportivo La Coruna vs Levante Predictions

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La LigaLa Liga · Spain
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Deportivo La Coruna

Deportivo La Coruna

Full Time

0 - 0

AI predicted 1 - 1

Levante

Levante

🗓️ Friday, 16 Oct 2026 at 21:00 CEST (venue time) · 19:00 UTC (your time)📍 Estadio de Riazor, La Coruna

Win Probability (1X2)

Deportivo La Coruna 39%Draw 36%Levante 25%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Draw

@ 3.4(+22% edge)

Match Result

7/10

Late Levante Equalizer Denies Deportivo La Coruna at Riazor

Deportivo La Coruna and Levante played out a tense 1-1 draw at the Estadio de Riazor, with both sides showing flashes of quality but ultimately unable to claim all three points. The hosts took the lead midway through the second half, only for Levante to respond with a late equalizer that shifted the momentum and ensured the spoils were shared. Statistically, Levante edged possession with 54% and registered 11 shots (4 on target), while Deportivo were marginally more threatening in attack, firing 13 shots with 5 on target. Both teams were disciplined defensively, each collecting two yellow cards but avoiding any dismissals. The match was characterized by determined midfield battles and crucial interventions at both ends.

🔮 AI Prediction Report

PSYCHIC MODE

Predicted

1 - 1

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Actual

1 - 1

❌Result
✅BTTS
✅O/U 2.5
✅Score

💰 Bet Results2/2 hit

1x2 — Draw@ 3.42
✅
over_under_2_5 — Under 2.5@ 1.9
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Key Moments

63' — Goal

B. Nsongo opens the scoring for Deportivo La Coruna, finishing a well-worked move.

82' — Goal

Iván Romero levels for Levante with a composed finish after sustained pressure.

Various' — Yellow Cards

Both teams pick up two yellow cards each in a competitive, hard-fought contest.

Deportivo La Coruna

Deportivo La Coruna

6.5/10

Deportivo La Coruna executed their 4-4-2 system with structure and discipline, creating several promising opportunities and eventually breaking the deadlock in the 63rd minute. Their midfield quartet worked tirelessly to disrupt Levante's rhythm, and the front two offered a consistent threat. However, the inability to maintain their lead in the closing stages proved costly, as they conceded an equalizer just eight minutes from time. Defensively, Deportivo were robust, committing 17 fouls to break up play and limiting Levante's clear chances. However, their inability to capitalize on their lead or manage the game's tempo late on meant they had to settle for a point.

Key Players

B. Nsongo: Scored the opening goal in the 63rd minute, leading the line energetically.
Leo Román: Made several key saves among 4 shots on target faced, keeping Deportivo in the match.

Strengths

Energetic pressing and midfield work rateEffective use of flanks in 4-4-2Clinical finishing to open the scoring

Weaknesses

Struggled to control possession (46%)Unable to see out the leadConceded late under pressure
Levante

Levante

6.8/10

Levante's 4-3-3 formation allowed them to dominate possession and control large spells of the match, especially after falling behind. Their midfield trio orchestrated play well, and the wide forwards stretched Deportivo's defense, eventually finding the breakthrough with an 82nd-minute equalizer. Levante showed resilience and composure, particularly in the final stages, as they pushed for a leveller and ultimately succeeded. While they were less prolific in front of goal than their hosts, their patience and control in midfield paid dividends late on.

Key Players

Iván Romero: Scored the crucial equalizer in the 82nd minute, salvaging a point for Levante.
Oriol Rey: Anchored the midfield, helping Levante control possession (54%).

Strengths

Controlled possession and tempoPatience in buildup playLate-game resilience

Weaknesses

Struggled to convert possession into clear-cut chancesVulnerable to quick transitionsNeeded a late goal to avoid defeat

Tactical Analysis

Deportivo La Coruna lined up in a traditional 4-4-2, focusing on defensive solidity and quick transitions through the wide areas. Their midfielders pressed aggressively, aiming to disrupt Levante's passing lanes. The front two, particularly B. Nsongo, looked to exploit spaces behind Levante's back line. Levante, meanwhile, utilized a 4-3-3 setup, prioritizing possession and width. Their midfield trio, led by Oriol Rey, dictated the tempo and recycled possession effectively, while the wide forwards stretched the Deportivo defense. Substitutions and tactical tweaks in the second half saw Levante push more bodies forward after falling behind, which eventually paid off with their late equalizer. Both sides used set pieces to create chances, but defenses held firm outside of the two goals.

Turning Point

Iván Romero's 82nd-minute equalizer shifted the momentum and ensured Levante left Riazor with a point.

Man of the Match

Iván Romero

Came up with the decisive late goal and was a constant threat in Levante's attack.

Deportivo La Coruna vs Levante: Match Preview

Deportivo La Coruna return to Riazor sitting 7th, having drawn four of their opening seven league matches and with just one home win to their name. Levante, meanwhile, are struggling in 17th, winless away and with a solitary goal scored in four road games. Both sides are coming off underwhelming runs—Deportivo's form string reads LDDLD, while Levante have lost back-to-back matches and have just one win from six.

The statistical matchup is defined by low attacking output and cautious approaches. Deportivo average 1.43 goals scored and 1.14 conceded per game (season), but their home matches have seen just 2.25 goals on average. Levante's away record is even more stark: 0.25 goals for, 1.5 against per away game, with three clean sheets in their last five overall but little threat in open play. Both sides average under 3 shots on target per game in their last five, and Deportivo's clean sheet rate is 0%, though Levante's away attack is among the league's least effective.

Given these rates, the model expects a low-scoring contest with a high probability of a draw. Both teams' defensive vulnerabilities are counterbalanced by blunt attacks, and neither side has shown the ability to consistently convert chances. The most likely scenario is a 1-1 draw, with the distribution of results tightly clustered around that outcome.

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Deportivo La Coruna1.35

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Win Probability
Deportivo La Coruna 42% Draw 27% Levante 30%

Over 2.5 Goals

44%

BTTS: Yes

49%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 1-0 · 0-1

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Deportivo La Coruna vs Levante Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
39%
36%
25%
Deportivo La Coruna 39%Draw 36%Levante 25%
Both Teams to Score
51%
49%
Yes 51%No 49%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
47%
53%
Over 2.5 47%Under 2.5 53%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
54%
46%
Over 9.5 54%Under 9.5 46%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Deportivo La Coruna vs Levante that most previews miss.

  • 1Levante have scored just 1 goal in 4 away league matches this season (0.25 per game).
  • 2Deportivo's matches have gone under 2.5 goals in 5 of 7 league fixtures (71%).
  • 3The last 6 head-to-head meetings have produced 4 draws and no clean sheets for Deportivo.

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The Case For This Deportivo La Coruna vs Levante Prediction

Statistically, this fixture projects as a low-scoring, closely contested affair. Deportivo's home record (1W, 2D, 1L, 5:4 goals) and Levante's away record (0W, 2D, 2L, 1:6 goals) both point to limited attacking output and a high draw probability. Both sides' recent games have been tight, with neither attack consistently outpacing the other's defensive frailties.

Key Factors at a Glance

Defence

  • →Deportivo have failed to keep a clean sheet all season, but Levante's away attack is among the league's least productive.

Match Context

  • →Deportivo have drawn 4 of 7 league matches, including 2 of 4 at home.
  • →Levante have scored just once in 4 away games this season.

🚩 Deportivo La Coruna vs Levante Corners Prediction

low confidence
10expected total corners
Over 54%
Under 46%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 6 corners for Deportivo La Coruna and 4 for Levante, for an expected total of 10. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (54%). Over 8.5: 67% · Over 10.5: 42%.

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How Deportivo La Coruna and Levante Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Deportivo La Coruna vs Levante Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

Deportivo La CorunaDeportivo La Corunalast 5 matches
K. SanchezXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

J. AspXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

D. VillaresXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

P. Aubameyangsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

LevanteLevantelast 5 matches
R. BrugueXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

I. RomeroXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

DelaXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

E. BardeliXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

J. A. Olasagastisub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Deportivo have drawn three of their last four league matches and have not kept a clean sheet all season, but remain difficult to beat at home. Levante have lost their last two and are winless in four away games, scoring just once on their travels. Both sides arrive with limited attacking momentum and defensive issues.

Deportivo La Coruna vs Levante — Last 7 Matches

Deportivo La CorunaDeportivo La CorunaLast 7 results
D1-1
L0-1
D1-1
W3-2
W3-1
D1-1
D1-1
Dvs Real Betis1-1
Lvs Sevilla0-1
D@ Getafe1-1
W@ Villarreal3-2
Wvs Valencia3-1
D@ Malaga1-1
Dvs Elche1-1

Strengths

  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games

Concerns

  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
LevanteLevanteLast 6 results
L1-3
L2-4
D0-0
W5-2
D0-0
L0-3
L@ Villarreal1-3
Lvs Barcelona2-4
D@ Malaga0-0
Wvs Real Betis5-2
D@ Osasuna0-0
L@ Espanyol0-3

Strengths

  • +Over 2.5 goals in 66.67% of games this season

What History Says: Deportivo La Coruna vs Levante

The recent head-to-head record is balanced, with three wins each and four draws in the last ten meetings. Notably, Levante have won on their last two visits to Riazor, but four of the last six encounters have ended level or by a single-goal margin. Clean sheets have been rare for Deportivo in this fixture.

Deportivo La Coruna vs Levante Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

3

Deportivo La Coruna wins

4

Draws

3

Levante wins

30%40% draws30%
25 Jan 25Deportivo La Coruna vs Levante1-2
24 Oct 24Levante vs Deportivo La Coruna2-1
27 Jan 18Deportivo La Coruna vs Levante2-2
26 Aug 17Levante vs Deportivo La Coruna2-2
19 Mar 16Deportivo La Coruna vs Levante2-1
7 Nov 15Levante vs Deportivo La Coruna1-1

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Deportivo La Coruna vs Levante

The biggest value edge is on the draw at 3.4, with the model's 36% probability well above the market's implied 29%. Under 2.5 goals is also marginally value at current odds, given both teams' low attacking rates. There is no significant value on either side in the 1X2, with the home win and away win both closely aligned to market prices.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Deportivo La Coruna Win2.1039.0%-8.6%
Drawvalue3.4036.0%+6.6%
Levante Win3.4025.0%-4.4%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.9147.0%-5.4%
Under 2.51.9153.0%+0.6%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.7551.0%-6.1%
No2.0049.0%-1.0%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 3.40EV +0.224
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5 @ 1.91EV +0.012

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Things to Watch: Deportivo La Coruna vs Levante

  • ⚠️Sample sizes are still modest this early in the season, especially for Levante's away attack.
  • ⚠️Recent friendlies for Deportivo may not reflect competitive intensity or lineups.
  • ⚠️No major injuries reported, but lineup rotation after international breaks is possible.

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Final Verdict

Deportivo La Coruna 1–1 Levante

The model forecasts a 1-1 draw, driven primarily by Levante's extreme away scoring drought (1 goal in 4 away games) and Deportivo's tendency to draw (4 draws in 7). The most plausible way this goes wrong is if either side capitalises on defensive errors, as both have failed to keep clean sheets regularly.

Deportivo La Coruna vs Levante: Common Questions

Who will win Deportivo La Coruna vs Levante?

The model gives Deportivo a 39% chance to win, Levante 25%, and a draw 36%. Both teams have struggled to win consistently, with Deportivo drawing 4 of 7 and Levante winless away, so a draw is the most probable outcome.

Will both teams score in Deportivo La Coruna vs Levante?

Both teams to score is rated at 51%, with Deportivo failing to keep a clean sheet all season but Levante scoring just once away from home. The underlying rates suggest this market is close to a coin flip.

Is under 2.5 goals a good bet for Deportivo vs Levante?

Under 2.5 goals is estimated at 53% probability by the model, slightly ahead of the market's implied probability. Deportivo's matches have gone under in 5 of 7, while Levante's away games average just 1.75 goals.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Deportivo La Coruna vs Levante: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 9 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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