Deportivo La Coruna

vs

Levante

Preview

Dépor (home)

• Match: Dépor meet Levante at Abanca-Riazor on Friday.
• League position: Dépor sit 7th in LaLiga 2026/2027 with 10 points from 7 games.
• Home defence: Dépor have conceded just four goals in four home LaLiga matches this season.
• Recent home results:
  • 1-0 home loss to Sevilla.
  • 1-1 home draw with Real Betis.
  • 3-1 home defeat to FC Porto.
• Form note: Results have been mixed but defensive solidity at home is a clear positive.

Levante (away)

• League position: Levante are 17th with 5 points from 6 matches.
• Recent run: The visitors have lost two of their last three matches.
• Tactics: Antonio Hidalgo uses a 4-2-3-1 that can shift into a 3-2-5, allowing either a high press or quick transitions.
• Game plan: Under Luis Castro, Levante aim to crowd the middle and hit teams on the flank during transitions.
• Away form: Levante have failed to win any of their four away LaLiga games, scoring 0.25 and conceding 1.50 per away match.

Betting Insights

• Market favourite: Both teams to score is the 1.73 favorite for this match.
• Draw odds: A draw is available at 3.4.
• Why BTTS makes sense: Dépor’s home defensive record contrasts with their mixed results, while Levante’s transitional style and away scoring issues suggest an open contest with chances at both ends.
• Tactical impact: Levante’s tendency to press and counter increases the likelihood of goals from quick transitions.

Prediction

• Outcome view: This looks like a tight, competitive game where Dépor have a slight edge thanks to home form and defensive reliability.
• Scoreline scenario: Expect an open contest with chances for both teams rather than a one-sided affair.
• Betting angle: Backing both teams to score at 1.73 is logical given Levante’s counter threat and Dépor’s mixed results; a draw at 3.4 is also plausible.
• Final thought: Dépor should be favourites but Levante’s tactical flexibility means they can make a game of it, keeping the contest close until the final whistle.