📅 Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
⏰ Kickoff: 9:00 PM Central European Summer Time (CEST)
🏟️ Stadium: Estadio ABANCA-RIAZOR, A Coruña, Spain 🇪🇸
⚽ Fixture: 🔵⚪ RC Deportivo de La Coruña vs 🔴🔵 Levante UD
🏆 Competition: Spanish LaLiga EA SPORTS 2026/27
📋 Matchweek: 9 – Regular Season
🎯 Deportivo La Coruña vs Levante – Main Prediction
🏆 Predicted Winner: Deportivo La Coruña (1)
⚽ Correct Score: Deportivo La Coruña 2-1 Levante
🥅 Preferred Total Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
📉 Alternative Goals Tip: Under 3.5 Goals
🔥 Both Teams to Score: Yes – Moderate Confidence
🛡️ Double Chance: Deportivo La Coruña or Draw (1X)
⏳ Half-Time Prediction: Draw (X)
⏱️ Half-Time Correct Score: 1-1 – Speculative
⭐ Key Deportivo Attacking Player: Yeremay Hernández
🎯 Potential Goalscorer: Yeremay Hernández
⚡ Key Levante Player: Iván Romero
📊 LincBet Estimated Match Probabilities
| 🏆 Match Outcome | 📈 Estimated Probability |
|---|---|
| 🔵⚪ Deportivo La Coruña Win (1) | 48.0% |
| 🤝 Draw (X) | 23.9% |
| 🔴🔵 Levante Win (2) | 28.2% |
| Total | 100.1% |
Percentages are independently rounded.
The independent LincBet Poisson model uses estimated scoring rates of 1.70 goals for Deportivo La Coruña and 1.25 goals for Levante, producing a combined expected-goals projection of 2.95 goals.
The model considers Deportivo's stronger league position, home advantage, Levante's defensive struggles, both teams' recent form, historical meetings and significant player absences.
These scoring rates are LincBet analytical assumptions, not official event-tracked expected-goals statistics.
The model favors Deportivo to win, although the most likely individual exact scoreline is 1-1.
A 2-1 home victory is the selected Deportivo-winning scenario.
These percentages are independent statistical estimates, not bookmaker odds or guaranteed outcomes.
⚽ Deportivo La Coruña vs Levante Match Preview
🔵⚪ Deportivo La Coruña welcome 🔴🔵 Levante to Estadio ABANCA-RIAZOR on Friday, October 16, 2026, for Matchweek 9 of the Spanish LaLiga season.
Both clubs enter the encounter searching for an important victory.
Deportivo currently occupy eighth place in LaLiga.
Antonio Hidalgo's team have collected ten points from eight matches.
Their record includes two victories, four draws and two defeats.
They have scored twelve goals and conceded eleven.
The Galician club made an encouraging return to Spain's top flight after securing promotion from Segunda División last season.
However, their recent form has declined.
Deportivo are without victory in their previous four league matches.
Their latest encounter ended in a 3-2 defeat against Real Sociedad.
Levante, meanwhile, occupy seventeenth place with six points from seven matches.
Luís Castro's team have recorded one victory, three draws and three defeats.
They have scored eleven goals but conceded fifteen.
The defensive record represents a significant concern.
Levante conceded ten goals across their previous three LaLiga matches.
However, their attack remains capable of creating opportunities.
Their latest match finished in a dramatic 3-3 draw against Sevilla.
🔵⚪ Deportivo's Encouraging Return to LaLiga
Deportivo secured promotion after finishing second in Segunda División during the 2025/26 season.
Their return to Spain's top division generated considerable excitement among supporters.
Antonio Hidalgo's team began the campaign without defeat in their opening five fixtures.
They defeated Valencia 3-1 at home.
They subsequently secured an impressive 3-2 away victory against Villarreal.
Those performances demonstrated that Deportivo could compete against established LaLiga opponents.
However, recent results have been less convincing.
Defeats against Sevilla and Real Sociedad interrupted their early momentum.
Draws against Getafe and Real Betis also highlighted difficulties converting competitive performances into victories.
Nevertheless, the Galician club remain eighth.
Their position represents a respectable start for a newly promoted team.
🔴🔵 Levante's Defensive Problems
Levante have endured a difficult start to the season.
Their only victory came against Real Betis on August 29.
The Valencian club won that match 5-2.
That result demonstrated substantial attacking potential.
However, their subsequent performances have been disappointing.
Levante drew 0-0 against Málaga.
They then lost 4-2 against Barcelona.
A further 3-1 defeat followed against Villarreal.
Their latest result was a 3-3 draw with Sevilla.
Across those three scoring-heavy fixtures against Barcelona, Villarreal and Sevilla, Levante conceded ten goals.
The defensive vulnerability creates an important opportunity for Deportivo.
⚔️ The Importance of the Match
Deportivo want to return to winning form.
A victory would move them to thirteen points and reinforce their position in the upper half of the league table.
Levante, meanwhile, need points to move away from the relegation positions.
Their seventeenth-place standing leaves little margin for continued defensive problems.
Both teams therefore have strong motivation to pursue victory.
🏟️ Riazor Home Advantage
Deportivo benefit from playing at Estadio ABANCA-RIAZOR.
The stadium has historically provided an important home atmosphere.
Supporters are likely to encourage the team to play aggressively.
However, Deportivo have not been completely consistent at home.
Their previous home fixtures include a victory against Valencia, draws against Elche and Real Betis, and a defeat against Sevilla.
The home advantage therefore supports the prediction without guaranteeing victory.
💡 Match Preview Conclusion
Deportivo possess the stronger league position and the advantage of playing at home.
Levante have demonstrated attacking quality but remain vulnerable defensively.
The visitors' recent head-to-head success also prevents complete dismissal of an away result.
🏆 LincBet's main Deportivo La Coruña vs Levante prediction is a 2-1 home victory, with Double Chance 1X, Over 1.5 Goals and Both Teams to Score – Yes as supporting selections.
📊 Quick Match Prediction Table
| ⚽ Betting Market | 🎯 LincBet Prediction |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Full-Time Result | Deportivo Win (1) |
| 🎯 Correct Score | Deportivo 2-1 Levante |
| 📊 Most Likely Model Score | 1-1 |
| 🥅 Preferred Total Goals | Over 1.5 |
| 📉 Alternative Goals Tip | Under 3.5 |
| 🔥 Both Teams to Score | Yes – Moderate |
| 🛡️ Double Chance | Deportivo or Draw (1X) |
| 🔵⚪ Deportivo Team Goals | Over 0.5 |
| 🔴🔵 Levante Team Goals | Under 2.5 |
| ⚽ First Team to Score | Deportivo – Slight Preference |
| ⏳ Half-Time Result | Draw – Speculative |
| ⏱️ Half-Time Score | 1-1 – Speculative |
| ⭐ Deportivo Key Player | Yeremay Hernández |
| 🎯 Potential Goalscorer | Yeremay Hernández |
| ⚡ Levante Key Player | Iván Romero |
| ⚽ Alternative Correct Score | 1-1 |
| 📊 Match Outlook | Deportivo Home Advantage |
| 🏆 Preferred Winner | Deportivo La Coruña |
🏟️ Match Information
| 📋 Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| ⚽ Match | Deportivo La Coruña vs Levante |
| 🏆 Competition | LaLiga EA SPORTS |
| 🗓️ Season | 2026/27 |
| 📋 Matchweek | 9 |
| 📅 Date | Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| ⏰ Kickoff | 21:00 CEST |
| 🏟️ Stadium | Estadio ABANCA-RIAZOR |
| 📍 City | A Coruña |
| 🌍 Country | Spain 🇪🇸 |
| 🔵⚪ Home Team | RC Deportivo |
| 🔴🔵 Away Team | Levante UD |
| 👔 Deportivo Manager | Antonio Hidalgo |
| 👔 Levante Manager | Luís Castro |
| 📺 Spain Coverage | M+ LaLiga TV / DAZN |
| 📊 Deportivo League Position | 8th |
| 📊 Levante League Position | 17th |
| ⭐ Deportivo Points | 10 |
| ⭐ Levante Points | 6 |
| 🏟️ Stadium Capacity | Approximately 32,500 |
📈 Deportivo La Coruña vs Levante – LaLiga Statistics
Deportivo have enjoyed the stronger start to the 2026/27 campaign.
However, both teams have demonstrated attacking potential and defensive vulnerabilities.
📊 LaLiga 2026/27 Statistics Comparison
| 📊 Statistics | 🔵⚪ Deportivo | 🔴🔵 Levante |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 League Position | 8th | 17th |
| ⚽ Matches Played | 8 | 7 |
| ✅ Wins | 2 | 1 |
| 🤝 Draws | 4 | 3 |
| ❌ Losses | 2 | 3 |
| ⭐ Points | 10 | 6 |
| 🥅 Goals Scored | 12 | 11 |
| 🚨 Goals Conceded | 11 | 15 |
| 📊 Goal Difference | +1 | -4 |
| ⚽ Goals per Match | 1.50 | 1.57 |
| 🛡️ Goals Conceded per Match | 1.38 | 2.14 |
| 📈 Points per Match | 1.25 | 0.86 |
| ✅ Win Percentage | 25.0% | 14.3% |
| 🤝 Draw Percentage | 50.0% | 42.9% |
| ❌ Loss Percentage | 25.0% | 42.9% |
| 🟨 Yellow Cards | 13 | 8 |
| 🟥 Red Cards | 3 | 0 |
| 🎯 Shots Recorded | 70 | 65 |
| ⚙️ Passes Recorded | 3,624 | 2,633 |
🔎 Key Statistical Insights
🏆 Deportivo League Points: Ten from eight matches.
🔴🔵 Levante League Points: Six from seven matches.
⚽ Deportivo Goals: Twelve.
⚽ Levante Goals: Eleven.
🛡️ Deportivo Defensive Average: 1.38 goals conceded per match.
🚨 Levante Defensive Average: 2.14 goals conceded per match.
📈 Deportivo Points Average: 1.25.
📈 Levante Points Average: 0.86.
🔵⚪ Deportivo Statistical Overview
Deportivo possess a positive goal difference.
Their twelve goals demonstrate reasonable attacking productivity.
However, conceding eleven goals indicates that defensive improvements remain necessary.
The team have drawn four matches.
Converting those draws into victories would significantly improve their league position.
🔴🔵 Levante Statistical Overview
Levante have conceded more than two goals per match on average.
That represents one of the team's biggest problems.
Their eleven goals suggest that attacking production is not the only concern.
Iván Romero and Roger Brugué have each contributed three league goals.
The team therefore possesses players capable of creating danger.
However, defensive instability has prevented better results.
💡 Statistical Comparison Conclusion
Deportivo possess the stronger defensive record and overall league position.
Levante are capable of scoring but have repeatedly conceded multiple goals.
🎯 LincBet Statistical Prediction: Deportivo to Win 2-1.
🏆 LaLiga 2026/27 – League Table Context
📊 Selected League Standings Before Matchweek 9
| Position | Team | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 8 | 24 |
| 2 | Atlético Madrid | 8 | 19 |
| 3 | Real Betis | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Real Madrid | 8 | 18 |
| 5 | Sevilla | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Real Sociedad | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Alavés | 8 | 11 |
| 8 | Deportivo | 8 | 10 |
| 17 | Levante | 7 | 6 |
🔵⚪ Deportivo's Objective
Deportivo aim to consolidate their place in LaLiga.
Their early performances have provided encouragement.
However, the team must respond after four consecutive league matches without victory.
🔴🔵 Levante's Objective
Levante need to improve their position.
The club remain close to the relegation places.
Defensive improvement will be particularly important.
💡 League Table Conclusion
The league standings favor Deportivo.
However, Levante possess one match in hand and remain capable of improving their position.
🏠 Deportivo Home Form vs Levante Away Form
Home and away statistics provide useful insight into the upcoming encounter.
🔵⚪ Deportivo – LaLiga Home Record
| Indicator | Result |
|---|---|
| 🏟️ Home Matches | 4 |
| ✅ Wins | 1 |
| 🤝 Draws | 2 |
| ❌ Losses | 1 |
| ⭐ Home Points | 5 |
| ⚽ Goals Scored | 5 |
| 🚨 Goals Conceded | 4 |
| 📊 Goal Difference | +1 |
| ⚽ Goals per Home Match | 1.25 |
| 🛡️ Goals Conceded per Home Match | 1.00 |
| 📈 Points per Home Match | 1.25 |
| 🧤 Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 🔥 Both Teams Scored | 3/4 |
| 🥅 Over 1.5 Goals | 3/4 |
| ⚽ Over 2.5 Goals | 1/4 |
📅 Deportivo Home Results
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| Elche | Drew 1-1 |
| Valencia | Won 3-1 |
| Sevilla | Lost 0-1 |
| Real Betis | Drew 1-1 |
🔎 Deportivo Home Analysis
Deportivo have scored in three of their four home league matches.
However, they have yet to record a home clean sheet.
Their 3-1 victory against Valencia demonstrated attacking capability.
The draw against Real Betis showed competitive resilience.
However, the defeat against Sevilla highlighted difficulties creating chances against organized defensive opponents.
🔴🔵 Levante – LaLiga Away Record
| Indicator | Result |
|---|---|
| ✈️ Away Matches | 4 |
| ✅ Wins | 0 |
| 🤝 Draws | 2 |
| ❌ Losses | 2 |
| ⭐ Away Points | 2 |
| ⚽ Goals Scored | 1 |
| 🚨 Goals Conceded | 6 |
| 📊 Goal Difference | -5 |
| ⚽ Goals per Away Match | 0.25 |
| 🛡️ Goals Conceded per Away Match | 1.50 |
| 📈 Points per Away Match | 0.50 |
| 🧤 Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 🔥 Both Teams Scored | 1/4 |
| 🥅 Over 1.5 Goals | 2/4 |
| ⚽ Over 2.5 Goals | 2/4 |
📅 Levante Away Results
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| Espanyol | Lost 0-3 |
| Osasuna | Drew 0-0 |
| Málaga | Drew 0-0 |
| Villarreal | Lost 1-3 |
🔎 Levante Away Analysis
Levante have failed to win any of their four away league matches.
They have scored only one goal on the road.
Their defeats against Espanyol and Villarreal exposed defensive weaknesses.
However, the goalless draws against Osasuna and Málaga demonstrate that Levante can also remain organized when prioritizing defensive stability.
📊 Home vs Away Comparison
| Indicator | Deportivo Home | Levante Away |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 4 |
| Wins | 1 | 0 |
| Draws | 2 | 2 |
| Losses | 1 | 2 |
| Goals Scored | 5 | 1 |
| Goals Conceded | 4 | 6 |
| Points per Match | 1.25 | 0.50 |
| Goals per Match | 1.25 | 0.25 |
💡 Home vs Away Conclusion
Deportivo possess the stronger venue-specific record.
Levante's away attacking production is particularly concerning.
However, the visitors' stronger scoring record at home suggests they should not be dismissed entirely.
🎯 LincBet Home vs Away Prediction: Deportivo Win or Draw (1X).
📈 Deportivo Recent Form – Last Five LaLiga Matches
Deportivo enter the encounter without victory in their previous four league matches.
📅 Deportivo Last Five Results
| 📅 Date | ⚽ Fixture | 📊 Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | Real Sociedad vs Deportivo | Lost 3-2 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Deportivo vs Real Betis | Drew 1-1 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Deportivo vs Sevilla | Lost 0-1 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Getafe vs Deportivo | Drew 1-1 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Villarreal vs Deportivo | Won 2-3 |
📊 Last Five Match Statistics
| Indicator | Result |
|---|---|
| ✅ Wins | 1 |
| 🤝 Draws | 2 |
| ❌ Losses | 2 |
| ⭐ Points | 5 |
| ⚽ Goals Scored | 7 |
| 🚨 Goals Conceded | 8 |
| 🧤 Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 🔥 Both Teams Scored | 4/5 |
| 🥅 Over 1.5 Goals | 4/5 |
| ⚽ Over 2.5 Goals | 2/5 |
| 📊 Average Total Goals | 3.00 |
| ⚽ Goals Scored per Match | 1.40 |
| 🛡️ Goals Conceded per Match | 1.60 |
⚽ Real Sociedad 3-2 Deportivo
Deportivo traveled to San Sebastián on October 11.
The hosts established a three-goal advantage.
However, Deportivo responded through Mario Soriano and Yeremay Hernández.
The comeback ultimately proved insufficient.
Nevertheless, the attacking response demonstrated determination.
The match also exposed defensive vulnerability.
⚽ Deportivo 1-1 Real Betis
Deportivo secured a home draw against strong opposition.
The result demonstrated competitive organization.
However, the team could not claim all three points.
⚽ Deportivo 0-1 Sevilla
Deportivo suffered a narrow home defeat.
Their attack was unable to find an equalizer.
⚽ Getafe 1-1 Deportivo
Deportivo collected another away point.
The result continued their unbeaten start before the subsequent defeats.
⚽ Villarreal 2-3 Deportivo
Deportivo secured an impressive away victory.
Scoring three times against Villarreal demonstrated substantial attacking potential.
💡 Deportivo Form Conclusion
Deportivo have scored seven goals across their previous five matches.
They have conceded eight.
Four of those encounters featured goals from both teams.
However, the team have failed to record a clean sheet.
🎯 LincBet Deportivo Form Prediction: Both Teams to Score – Yes.
📈 Levante Recent Form – Last Five LaLiga Matches
Levante enter the encounter after four consecutive matches without victory.
📅 Levante Last Five Results
| 📅 Date | ⚽ Fixture | 📊 Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Levante vs Sevilla | Drew 3-3 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Villarreal vs Levante | Lost 3-1 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Levante vs Barcelona | Lost 2-4 |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Málaga vs Levante | Drew 0-0 |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Levante vs Real Betis | Won 5-2 |
📊 Last Five Match Statistics
| Indicator | Result |
|---|---|
| ✅ Wins | 1 |
| 🤝 Draws | 2 |
| ❌ Losses | 2 |
| ⭐ Points | 5 |
| ⚽ Goals Scored | 11 |
| 🚨 Goals Conceded | 12 |
| 🧤 Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 🔥 Both Teams Scored | 4/5 |
| 🥅 Over 1.5 Goals | 4/5 |
| ⚽ Over 2.5 Goals | 4/5 |
| 📊 Average Total Goals | 4.60 |
| ⚽ Goals Scored per Match | 2.20 |
| 🛡️ Goals Conceded per Match | 2.40 |
⚽ Levante 3-3 Sevilla
Levante hosted Sevilla on October 12.
The match produced six goals.
The hosts demonstrated attacking resilience and secured a late equalizer.
However, conceding three goals again exposed defensive problems.
⚽ Villarreal 3-1 Levante
Levante suffered an away defeat.
The visitors managed to score once but conceded three.
⚽ Levante 2-4 Barcelona
Levante created two scoring opportunities that produced goals.
However, Barcelona's attacking quality proved too strong.
⚽ Málaga 0-0 Levante
Levante earned a goalless away draw.
The result demonstrated defensive discipline.
However, attacking production was limited.
⚽ Levante 5-2 Real Betis
Levante produced their best attacking performance of the season.
Five goals demonstrated the team's offensive potential.
However, conceding twice also reflected the defensive vulnerability.
💡 Levante Form Conclusion
Levante have scored eleven goals during their previous five fixtures.
However, they have conceded twelve.
Four of those five matches featured goals from both teams.
The numbers indicate an attacking side struggling to maintain defensive organization.
🎯 LincBet Levante Form Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals and BTTS – Yes.
🤝 Deportivo La Coruña vs Levante Head-to-Head (H2H)
The two clubs have faced each other regularly across LaLiga and Segunda División.
Recent meetings have generally featured goals for both teams.
📅 Last Six Head-to-Head Results
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2025 | Deportivo vs Levante | 1-2 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Levante vs Deportivo | 2-1 |
| Jan 27, 2018 | Deportivo vs Levante | 2-2 |
| Aug 26, 2017 | Levante vs Deportivo | 2-2 |
| Mar 19, 2016 | Deportivo vs Levante | 2-1 |
| Nov 7, 2015 | Levante vs Deportivo | 1-1 |
📊 Last Six H2H Statistics
| Indicator | Result |
|---|---|
| Previous Meetings | 6 |
| 🔵⚪ Deportivo Wins | 1 |
| 🔴🔵 Levante Wins | 2 |
| 🤝 Draws | 3 |
| ⚽ Deportivo Goals | 9 |
| ⚽ Levante Goals | 10 |
| 📊 Total Goals | 19 |
| 📈 Average Goals | 3.17 |
| 🔥 Both Teams Scored | 6/6 |
| 🥅 Over 1.5 Goals | 6/6 |
| ⚽ Over 2.5 Goals | 5/6 |
| 🛡️ Under 3.5 Goals | 4/6 |
⚽ Deportivo 1-2 Levante – January 2025
Levante secured an important away victory in Segunda División.
The result demonstrated their ability to win at Riazor.
⚽ Levante 2-1 Deportivo – October 2024
Levante won the earlier league meeting.
The result completed a successful pair of encounters during the 2024/25 season.
⚽ Deportivo 2-2 Levante – January 2018
The teams shared four goals.
Both attacks created opportunities.
⚽ Levante 2-2 Deportivo – August 2017
Another entertaining encounter finished level.
⚽ Deportivo 2-1 Levante – March 2016
Deportivo secured their most recent victory against Levante before the upcoming match.
⚽ Levante 1-1 Deportivo – November 2015
The match finished level.
Both teams scored.
🔎 Head-to-Head Analysis
Levante have won the previous two meetings.
However, Deportivo have home advantage for the upcoming fixture.
The most important statistical trend is that both teams scored in all six listed encounters.
Five of the six produced at least three goals.
That historical trend supports an attacking prediction.
However, the meetings span several seasons and involve significantly different squads.
Historical results should therefore be weighted less heavily than current performance.
💡 H2H Conclusion
The previous meetings support goals for both teams.
Levante possess the stronger recent head-to-head record.
Deportivo possess the stronger current league position.
🎯 LincBet H2H Prediction: Both Teams to Score – Yes.
🏆 LaLiga Matchweek 9 – Why This Match Matters
Both clubs are attempting to improve after disappointing recent results.
🔵⚪ Deportivo's Objective
Deportivo want to maintain their encouraging return to LaLiga.
Victory would move them to thirteen points.
The club could also strengthen its place in the upper half of the table.
🔴🔵 Levante's Objective
Levante are attempting to move away from the relegation positions.
A victory would take them to nine points.
However, another defeat could increase pressure on the team.
📅 Upcoming Fixtures
Deportivo La Coruña
October 16: Levante – Home
October 24: Atlético Madrid – Away
Levante
October 16: Deportivo – Away
October 21: Athletic Bilbao – Home
October 25: Real Sociedad – Away
💡 League Implications
The match could influence both teams' short-term momentum.
Deportivo aim to return to winning form.
Levante need defensive improvement and additional league points.
🚑 Deportivo La Coruña Team News & Player Availability
Deportivo have several important absences.
❌ Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – Injured
The experienced striker is unavailable because of a meniscus injury.
His absence is particularly significant.
Aubameyang has scored five league goals this season.
He also provides pace and central finishing.
Deportivo must therefore find alternative attacking solutions.
❌ Marc Casadó – Injured
Casadó remains unavailable because of a muscular problem.
His absence reduces midfield options.
❌ Lorenzo Amatucci – Suspended
Amatucci was sent off against Real Sociedad.
He is unavailable for the match.
The suspension removes another midfield option.
🚑 Zakaria Eddahchouri – Injury Concern
Eddahchouri has been recovering from a wrist injury.
His availability remains uncertain.
🟢 Noe Carrillo – Available
Carrillo has returned to training and is available for selection.
🔵⚪ Important Deportivo Options
Yeremay Hernández
The winger provides creativity, dribbling and attacking movement.
Mario Soriano
Soriano offers passing and midfield creativity.
Luismi Cruz
Cruz provides attacking width and movement.
Bil Nsongo
Nsongo is an important central attacking option.
Riki Rodríguez
Rodríguez can contribute to midfield organization.
Leo Román
Román provides goalkeeping stability.
💡 Deportivo Squad Impact
The absence of Aubameyang significantly reduces proven finishing quality.
However, Yeremay, Soriano and Cruz remain capable of creating opportunities.
The team may rely more heavily on wide attacking combinations.
🚑 Levante Team News & Player Availability
Levante also have several important injury concerns.
❌ Hugo Sotelo – Injured
Sotelo is unavailable because of a knee sprain.
His absence reduces midfield options.
❌ Álex Primo – Injured
Primo continues to recover from a shoulder injury.
He has not been included in the matchday squad.
🟡 Karl Etta Eyong – Fitness Concern
Etta Eyong has experienced a muscular problem.
He has returned to partial group training.
However, his availability remains uncertain and he was not included in the announced traveling squad.
🟢 Important Levante Squad Members
🧤 Goalkeepers
Mathew Ryan
Pablo Cuñat
🛡️ Defenders
Aïssa Mandi
Ndukwe
Adrián de la Fuente
Jeremy Toljan
Manu Sánchez
Alan Matturro alternatives subject to selection
⚙️ Midfielders
Oriol Rey
Jon Ander Olasagasti
Dani Requena
Enzo Bardeli
⚡ Attacking Players
Roger Brugué
Iván Romero
Petar Ratkov
Thiago Fernández
Musuayi
💡 Levante Squad Impact
Levante retain several attacking options.
Iván Romero and Roger Brugué have each scored three league goals.
However, the absence of Sotelo may affect midfield balance.
The defensive structure remains the team's principal concern.
📋 Deportivo La Coruña vs Levante Predicted Lineups
The following lineups are provisional pre-match projections.
They are based on recent selections, available squad information and tactical tendencies.
They are not confirmed starting elevens.
🔵⚪ Deportivo La Coruña – Possible 4-2-3-1 Formation
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| 🧤 Goalkeeper | Leo Román |
| 🛡️ Right-Back | Ximo Navarro |
| 🛡️ Centre-Back | José Giménez |
| 🛡️ Centre-Back | Lucas Noubi |
| 🛡️ Left-Back | Giuseppe Quagliata |
| ⚙️ Defensive Midfielder | Riki Rodríguez |
| ⚙️ Central Midfielder | Mario Soriano |
| ⚡ Right Winger | Luismi Cruz |
| 🎯 Attacking Midfielder | Oscar Asp Jensen |
| ⚡ Left Winger | Yeremay Hernández |
| ⚽ Centre-Forward | Bil Nsongo |
Manager: Antonio Hidalgo
🔴🔵 Levante – Possible 4-2-3-1 Formation
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| 🧤 Goalkeeper | Mathew Ryan |
| 🛡️ Right-Back | Jeremy Toljan |
| 🛡️ Centre-Back | Adrián de la Fuente |
| 🛡️ Centre-Back | Ndukwe |
| 🛡️ Left-Back | Manu Sánchez |
| ⚙️ Defensive Midfielder | Oriol Rey |
| ⚙️ Central Midfielder | Jon Ander Olasagasti |
| ⚡ Right Winger | Iván Romero |
| 🎯 Attacking Midfielder | Roger Brugué |
| ⚡ Left Winger | Thiago Fernández |
| ⚽ Centre-Forward | Petar Ratkov |
Manager: Luís Castro
⭐ Key Players to Watch
🔵⚪ Yeremay Hernández – Deportivo
⭐ Position: Winger / Attacking Midfielder
Yeremay is one of Deportivo's most technically gifted attacking players.
His dribbling and movement could create problems for Levante.
He scored against Real Sociedad in the previous league match.
He may become even more important because of Aubameyang's absence.
🔑 Key Factor: Dribbling, creativity and finishing.
🔵⚪ Mario Soriano – Deportivo
🎯 Position: Midfielder
Soriano provides passing quality and attacking movement.
He scored against Real Sociedad.
His ability to create opportunities from central positions could become important.
🔑 Key Factor: Distribution and late attacking runs.
🔵⚪ Luismi Cruz – Deportivo
⚡ Position: Winger
Cruz provides pace and attacking width.
He may attempt to exploit spaces behind Levante's fullbacks.
🔑 Key Factor: Acceleration and wide attacking movement.
🔵⚪ Bil Nsongo – Deportivo
⚽ Position: Forward
Nsongo offers central attacking movement.
With Aubameyang unavailable, he could receive greater responsibility.
🔑 Key Factor: Penalty-area movement and finishing.
🔵⚪ Leo Román – Deportivo
🧤 Position: Goalkeeper
Román could face dangerous attempts from Levante's attacking players.
His performance may become important during counterattacks.
🔑 Key Factor: Shot-stopping and concentration.
🔴🔵 Iván Romero – Levante
⭐ Position: Forward / Attacking Midfielder
Romero has scored three league goals.
His movement and attacking instincts make him one of Levante's most important players.
🔑 Key Factor: Finishing and attacking positioning.
🔴🔵 Roger Brugué – Levante
⚽ Position: Winger / Forward
Brugué has also scored three league goals.
His ability to create and finish chances provides Levante with an important attacking option.
🔑 Key Factor: Movement and shooting.
🔴🔵 Enzo Bardeli – Levante
🎯 Position: Midfielder
Bardeli provides technical quality and passing.
His ability to progress possession could create attacking opportunities.
🔑 Key Factor: Creativity and midfield distribution.
🔴🔵 Jon Ander Olasagasti – Levante
⚙️ Position: Central Midfielder
Olasagasti provides midfield organization.
He may attempt to control possession and restrict Deportivo's transitions.
🔑 Key Factor: Tactical balance and passing.
🔴🔵 Petar Ratkov – Levante
⚽ Position: Striker
Ratkov provides central attacking movement and physical presence.
His aerial ability could create opportunities.
🔑 Key Factor: Heading and penalty-area finishing.
🔴🔵 Mathew Ryan – Levante
🧤 Position: Goalkeeper
Ryan provides international experience.
His saves may become especially important against Deportivo's attacking pressure.
🔑 Key Factor: Shot-stopping and defensive communication.
🧠 Tactical Deep-Dive: Deportivo's Wide Creativity vs Levante's Defensive Vulnerability
⚡ 1. Deportivo's Expected Possession Approach
Deportivo may attempt to establish possession early.
Their midfielders could create opportunities through short passing combinations.
🛡️ 2. Levante's Defensive Problems
Levante have conceded fifteen goals in seven league matches.
Their defense has struggled against teams capable of sustained attacking pressure.
⚔️ 3. The Midfield Battle
Soriano and Riki Rodríguez could face Oriol Rey and Olasagasti.
Control of central possession may influence the match.
🎯 4. Yeremay's Attacking Movement
Yeremay could receive possession in wide areas.
His dribbling may create opportunities against Levante's fullbacks.
⚡ 5. Luismi Cruz's Wide Attacks
Cruz provides attacking width.
His movement could stretch Levante's defensive line.
⚽ 6. Bil Nsongo's Central Role
Nsongo could become the main attacking reference.
His positioning may help Deportivo create chances.
🛡️ 7. Aubameyang's Absence
Deportivo must adapt without their leading goalscorer.
The attack may become more dependent on wide players.
⚙️ 8. Levante's Midfield Organization
Oriol Rey and Olasagasti could attempt to protect the central defense.
Their positioning will be particularly important.
⚡ 9. Iván Romero's Counterattacking Threat
Romero provides movement and finishing.
He could exploit spaces behind Deportivo's advancing defenders.
🎯 10. Roger Brugué's Creativity
Brugué may attempt to create opportunities through direct attacking runs.
🏟️ 11. Riazor Home Advantage
The home crowd could encourage Deportivo to begin aggressively.
🥅 12. Set-Piece Opportunities
Both teams have shown defensive vulnerability.
Corners and free kicks may therefore become important.
🧤 13. Mathew Ryan Under Pressure
Ryan could face several attacking attempts.
His shot-stopping may determine whether Levante remain competitive.
🛡️ 14. Deportivo's Defensive Concerns
Deportivo have conceded eleven goals.
Levante may attempt to exploit defensive spaces.
⚔️ 15. The Opening Goal
An early Deportivo goal could force Levante to become more aggressive.
That may create additional attacking space.
⏳ 16. First-Half Tactical Balance
Both teams may initially attempt to maintain defensive stability.
However, their recent scoring records suggest that opportunities could develop.
🔥 17. Second-Half Adjustments
The match could become more open after halftime.
Both managers have attacking alternatives.
⚙️ 18. Midfield Suspensions and Injuries
Deportivo are missing Amatucci and Casadó.
The absences may influence midfield control.
⚡ 19. Levante's Away Scoring Problems
Levante have scored only once in four league away fixtures.
Their attacking performance must improve.
🏆 20. The Final Thirty Minutes
Defensive concentration could become decisive.
Both teams have conceded important goals during recent matches.
💡 Tactical Conclusion
Deportivo possess the stronger league position and home advantage.
Levante retain attacking quality but remain vulnerable defensively.
The match could produce opportunities for both teams.
🎯 LincBet Tactical Prediction: Deportivo to Win 2-1.
⚔️ Key Player Battle: Yeremay Hernández vs Jeremy Toljan
Yeremay provides pace and dribbling.
Toljan contributes defensive positioning and experience.
The duel could influence Deportivo's left-sided attacking opportunities.
🎯 Key Duel Prediction: Yeremay could create dangerous chances.
⚔️ Key Player Battle: Mario Soriano vs Oriol Rey
Soriano provides creativity and passing.
Rey contributes defensive coverage.
The battle could influence midfield control.
🎯 Key Duel Prediction: Soriano may create opportunities between the lines.
⚔️ Key Player Battle: Iván Romero vs Deportivo's Centre-Backs
Romero provides finishing and movement.
Deportivo must maintain defensive concentration.
⚽ Key Duel Prediction: Romero could create scoring opportunities.
⚔️ Key Player Battle: Bil Nsongo vs Adrián de la Fuente
Nsongo provides central attacking movement.
De la Fuente contributes defensive strength.
Their duel could influence Deportivo's penalty-area opportunities.
⚽ Key Duel Prediction: Nsongo may receive dangerous attacking deliveries.
⚔️ Key Player Battle: Roger Brugué vs Giuseppe Quagliata
Brugué provides creativity and attacking movement.
Quagliata contributes defensive positioning.
The contest could influence Levante's attacking transitions.
⚡ Key Duel Prediction: Brugué could generate opportunities through wide movement.
📊 Simulated Expected Goals (xG) Projection
LincBet's independent model projects Deportivo to possess a moderate attacking advantage.
The following figures represent simulated scoring expectations derived from a Poisson distribution.
They are not official event-tracked expected-goals statistics.
⚽ Simulated Expected Goals
| Team | Simulated xG |
|---|---|
| 🔵⚪ Deportivo La Coruña | 1.70 |
| 🔴🔵 Levante | 1.25 |
| 📊 Total Projected Goals | 2.95 |
📈 Model-Based Goals Probabilities
| ⚽ Goals Market | 📊 Estimated Probability |
|---|---|
| Over 1.5 Goals | 79.3% |
| Under 1.5 Goals | 20.7% |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 56.6% |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 43.4% |
| Over 3.5 Goals | 34.2% |
| Under 3.5 Goals | 65.8% |
| Over 4.5 Goals | 17.7% |
| Under 4.5 Goals | 82.3% |
| BTTS – Yes | 58.3% |
| BTTS – No | 41.7% |
| Deportivo to Score | 81.7% |
| Levante to Score | 71.3% |
| Deportivo Over 1.5 Team Goals | 50.7% |
| Levante Under 1.5 Team Goals | 64.5% |
| Deportivo or Draw (1X) | 71.8% |
| Levante or Draw (X2) | 52.0% |
🎯 Most Likely Exact Scorelines
| Correct Score | Estimated Probability |
|---|---|
| 🤝 Deportivo 1-1 Levante | 11.1% |
| 🔵⚪ Deportivo 2-1 Levante | 9.5% |
| 🔵⚪ Deportivo 1-0 Levante | 8.9% |
| 🔵⚪ Deportivo 2-0 Levante | 7.6% |
| 🔴🔵 Deportivo 1-2 Levante | 7.0% |
| 🔴🔵 Deportivo 0-1 Levante | 6.5% |
| 🤝 Deportivo 2-2 Levante | 5.9% |
| 🔵⚪ Deportivo 3-1 Levante | 5.4% |
| 🤝 Deportivo 0-0 Levante | 5.2% |
| 🔵⚪ Deportivo 3-0 Levante | 4.3% |
🧠 Why Does LincBet Predict 2-1?
The model identifies Deportivo as the most likely outright winner.
However, the most likely individual exact scoreline is 1-1.
A 2-1 home victory represents the preferred Deportivo-winning scenario.
The Galician club possess home advantage.
Their current league position is stronger.
Levante have conceded fifteen goals during seven LaLiga matches.
That defensive record supports the possibility of multiple Deportivo goals.
However, Levante possess attacking players capable of scoring.
The previous six head-to-head meetings all featured goals from both teams.
Nevertheless, their poor away attacking record introduces uncertainty.
The individual probability of a 2-1 Deportivo victory is approximately 9.5%.
Correct-score predictions remain substantially less certain than broader goal markets.
💡 Expected Goals Conclusion
The combined projected scoring rate of 2.95 goals suggests a moderately high scoring environment.
Over 1.5 Goals receives approximately 79%.
Under 3.5 Goals receives approximately 66%.
Both Teams to Score – Yes receives approximately 58%.
Double Chance 1X receives approximately 72%.
🎯 LincBet Preferred Supporting Prediction: Deportivo or Draw (1X).
💰 Deportivo La Coruña vs Levante – Top Betting Tips
🥇 1. Deportivo La Coruña to Win
🏆 Prediction: Home Victory (1)
Deportivo possess the stronger league position.
The team also benefit from playing at Riazor.
Levante have failed to win any of their four away league matches.
📊 Estimated Probability: 48.0%
⚽ Possible Scorelines: 2-1, 1-0 or 2-0.
🥈 2. Deportivo or Draw – Double Chance
🛡️ Prediction: 1X
Deportivo possess home advantage.
Their defensive record is stronger than Levante's.
Double Chance 1X covers a home victory or draw.
📊 Estimated Probability: 71.8%
🥉 3. Over 1.5 Total Goals
🥅 Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals
Both teams have demonstrated attacking potential.
Recent meetings have also featured multiple goals.
📊 Estimated Probability: 79.3%
🔥 4. Both Teams to Score
Prediction: Yes – Moderate Confidence
The last six head-to-head meetings featured goals from both teams.
Levante possess dangerous attacking players.
However, their poor away scoring record reduces confidence.
📊 Estimated Probability: 58.3%
⚽ 5. Under 3.5 Total Goals
📉 Prediction: Under 3.5 Goals
The independent model favors a scoreline of two or three combined goals.
📊 Estimated Probability: 65.8%
🎯 6. Deportivo Over 0.5 Team Goals
Prediction: Deportivo to Score
Levante have conceded fifteen goals in seven league matches.
Deportivo possess attacking options such as Yeremay and Mario Soriano.
📊 Estimated Probability: 81.7%
🛡️ 7. Levante Under 1.5 Team Goals
Prediction: Under 1.5 Levante Goals
Levante have scored only once in four league away matches.
📊 Estimated Probability: 64.5%
⏳ 8. Half-Time Draw
Prediction: Draw at Half-Time
Both teams may begin cautiously.
However, defensive weaknesses could create early scoring opportunities.
⚽ Speculative Half-Time Score: 1-1
This half-time prediction is qualitative rather than a separately calibrated half-time model.
⏳ First-Half Match Outlook
Deportivo may attempt to establish possession early.
The home crowd could encourage an aggressive opening.
Levante may initially prioritize defensive organization.
However, both teams possess attacking players capable of creating opportunities.
The first half could feature goals at both ends.
🎯 LincBet First-Half Prediction: Draw (1-1).
🔥 Second-Half Match Outlook
The second half could become more open.
Levante have conceded frequently during recent matches.
Deportivo may attempt to increase attacking pressure.
Yeremay and Luismi Cruz could create opportunities through wide movement.
However, Levante remain dangerous through Romero and Brugué.
The closing stages could therefore be decisive.
🎯 LincBet Second-Half Prediction: Deportivo to create the decisive opportunity.
🔑 Ten Key Factors That Could Decide the Match
1. Deportivo's Home Advantage
The Galician club benefit from playing at Riazor.
2. Levante's Defensive Record
Fifteen goals conceded in seven matches is a major concern.
3. Aubameyang's Absence
Deportivo are missing their leading goalscorer.
4. Yeremay's Attacking Creativity
Yeremay may become Deportivo's principal attacking influence.
5. Levante's Away Scoring Difficulties
Only one goal in four away matches.
6. Recent Head-to-Head Goals
Both teams scored in the previous six meetings.
7. Deportivo's Midfield Absences
Casadó is injured and Amatucci is suspended.
8. Iván Romero's Goalscoring Form
Romero has scored three league goals.
9. Defensive Set Pieces
Both clubs have demonstrated vulnerabilities.
10. The Importance of the Opening Goal
An early goal could change the tactical balance.
🏆 Final Prediction – Deportivo La Coruña vs Levante
Deportivo enter the encounter with the stronger overall league record.
Antonio Hidalgo's team have collected ten points from eight matches.
Their eighth-place position demonstrates an encouraging return to LaLiga.
However, recent performances have been inconsistent.
The team are without victory in their previous four league fixtures.
Their attack is also missing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Nevertheless, Deportivo retain creativity through Yeremay, Mario Soriano and Luismi Cruz.
Levante have experienced greater defensive difficulties.
The visitors have conceded fifteen goals in seven matches.
They have also failed to win any of their four away league fixtures.
However, Levante possess attacking quality.
Iván Romero and Roger Brugué have each scored three goals.
Their recent 3-3 draw with Sevilla demonstrated an ability to recover and create opportunities.
The head-to-head record adds further interest.
Both teams scored in the previous six meetings.
Nevertheless, Deportivo's home advantage and Levante's defensive vulnerability provide the strongest arguments for a home victory.
🎯 LincBet Final Match Predictions
🏆 Predicted Winner: Deportivo La Coruña
⚽ Predicted Correct Score: Deportivo 2-1 Levante
🥅 Preferred Goals Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals
📉 Alternative Goals Prediction: Under 3.5 Goals
🔥 Both Teams to Score: Yes – Moderate Confidence
🛡️ Double Chance: Deportivo or Draw (1X)
⏳ Half-Time Result: Draw – Speculative
⏱️ Half-Time Score: 1-1 – Speculative
⭐ Key Deportivo Player: Yeremay Hernández
🎯 Potential Goalscorer: Yeremay Hernández
⚡ Key Levante Player: Iván Romero
📊 Estimated Deportivo Win Probability: 48.0%
🏆 LincBet Final Verdict
🔵⚪ Deportivo La Coruña 2-1 🔴🔵 Levante
Deportivo are favored to secure a narrow home victory.
Levante retain enough attacking quality to score, but their defensive record creates substantial concern.
Over 1.5 Goals and Deportivo or Draw (1X) are the preferred supporting predictions.
❓ Deportivo La Coruña vs Levante – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Who will win Deportivo La Coruña vs Levante?
LincBet favors Deportivo with an estimated 48.0% win probability.
2. What is the predicted correct score?
Deportivo La Coruña 2-1 Levante.
3. What is the most likely individual scoreline?
The Poisson model identifies 1-1 as the most likely exact score.
4. When is Deportivo vs Levante?
Friday, October 16, 2026.
5. What time does the match start?
9:00 PM Central European Summer Time.
6. Where will the match be played?
Estadio ABANCA-RIAZOR, A Coruña, Spain.
7. Which competition is Deportivo vs Levante?
Spanish LaLiga EA SPORTS 2026/27.
8. Which matchweek is this fixture?
Matchweek 9.
9. What is the preferred goals prediction?
Over 1.5 Total Goals.
10. Will both teams score?
The model estimates a 58.3% probability of both teams scoring.
11. What is Deportivo's estimated win probability?
48.0%.
12. What is Levante's estimated win probability?
28.2%.
13. What is the draw probability?
23.9%.
14. What is Deportivo's league position?
Eighth.
15. What is Levante's league position?
Seventeenth.
16. How many points have Deportivo collected?
Ten from eight matches.
17. How many points have Levante collected?
Six from seven matches.
18. Who manages Deportivo?
Antonio Hidalgo.
19. Who manages Levante?
Luís Castro.
20. Is Aubameyang available?
No. He is unavailable because of a meniscus injury.
21. Is Lorenzo Amatucci available?
No. He is suspended.
22. Who is Deportivo's key attacking player?
Yeremay Hernández.
23. Who is Levante's key attacking player?
Iván Romero.
24. What happened in the previous Deportivo vs Levante meeting?
Levante won 2-1 in January 2025.
25. Have both teams scored in recent meetings?
Yes. Both teams scored in the previous six listed encounters.
26. What is Deportivo's home league record?
One victory, two draws and one defeat from four home matches.
27. What is Levante's away league record?
Two draws and two defeats from four away matches.
28. What is Deportivo's simulated xG?
Approximately 1.70.
29. What is Levante's simulated xG?
Approximately 1.25.
30. What is LincBet's final prediction?
Deportivo La Coruña to Win 2-1, with Over 1.5 Goals, Both Teams to Score – Yes and Double Chance 1X as supporting selections.
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