Deportivo de La Coruña vs Levante: La Liga Preview, Team News and Prediction

Deportivo La Coruña and Levante meet at ABANCA-Riazor on Friday evening as both teams look to return to winning ways in La Liga. Both sides are winless in their last four, and the hosts' early-season promise is being tested. Follow Deportivo de La Coruña vs Levante live on Score808 for the score, lineups and stats.

Deportivo de La Coruña vs Levante: Kick-Off Time and Venue

• Competition: La Liga 2026/27, Round 9
• Date: Friday, 16 October 2026
• Kick-off: 22:00 Kenya time (EAT), 21:00 CEST, 20:00 BST, 19:00 UTC
• Venue: Estadio ABANCA-Riazor, A Coruña, Spain

League Table Before the Match

Deportivo are doing fairly well in their first season back in the top flight since 2017-18. Levante are 17th with six points from seven games, above the relegation zone only because of a better goal difference than Elche. Eight clubs sit just above Levante on eight points, so a win for Levante would lift them several places. Barcelona lead the table with a perfect eight wins from eight.

Deportivo de La Coruña: Form and Team News

Antonio Hidalgo's side started the season well but have stalled. Their last five finished matches:

• Real Sociedad 3-2 Deportivo de La Coruña (11 Oct)
• Deportivo de La Coruña 1-1 Real Betis (20 Sep)
• Deportivo de La Coruña 0-1 Sevilla (16 Sep)
• Getafe 1-1 Deportivo de La Coruña (13 Sep)
• Villarreal 2-3 Deportivo de La Coruña (5 Sep)

That is one win, two draws and two defeats. Four games without a win have left Deportivo eighth. The defence is a concern. Deportivo have conceded in every league game this season. Hidalgo will be pleased with his side's fighting spirit, which helped them take points from Betis and Getafe.

On team news, Amatucci is suspended, which complicates Deportivo's efforts to protect their back line. Leo Román should continue in goal, Diego Villares is expected to have an important role in midfield, and Yeremay and Soriano should provide much of the creativity.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Román; Navarro, Giménez, Ede, Quagliata; Villares, Soriano; Cruz, Yeremay Hernández, Mella; Nsongo Tonfack.

Levante: Form and Team News

Levante have been up and down, with heavy defeats and dramatic draws. Their last five results:

• Levante 3-3 Sevilla (12 Oct)
• Villarreal 3-1 Levante (20 Sep)
• Levante 2-4 Barcelona (13 Sep)
• Málaga 0-0 Levante (6 Sep)
• Levante 5-2 Real Betis (29 Aug)

That is one win, two draws and two defeats. The 3-3 draw with Sevilla ended in dramatic fashion, with Ifeanyi Ndukwe scoring in stoppage time. Levante have been less productive away from home. They have not won in four matches, and the defence has been leaky, with seven goals conceded in their last three games.

The top scorers for Levante this season are Iván Romero (3), Roger Brugué (3) and Adrián de la Fuente (2). Brugué has had a shot in six matches in a row. Mathew Ryan should keep his place in goal.

Predicted XI (4-3-3): Ryan; Toljan, De la Fuente, Ndukwe, Manu Sánchez; Bardeli, Rey, Olasagasti; Brugué, Romero, Fernández.

What to Expect

Expect Deportivo to dominate territory while Levante sit deeper and look to hit on the break through Romero. Deportivo's goalless-defence record is poor, so Levante should create chances. Both teams have shown a habit of scoring in this run, making goals at both ends likely.

Key Players to Watch

• Yeremay Hernández (Deportivo): the creative spark in attack.
• Diego Villares (Deportivo): an important midfield role with Amatucci suspended.
• Iván Romero (Levante): Levante's focal point and joint top scorer.
• Roger Brugué (Levante): a constant shot threat, also on three goals.
• Matthew Ryan (Levante): the experienced goalkeeper who may be busy.

Deportivo de La Coruña vs Levante Prediction

Previews favour Deportivo narrowly, with many expecting goals:

• Sportskeeda predicts Deportivo La Coruña 1-0 Levante.
• Tips.gg predicts a 2-1 Deportivo win.
• Statz gives Deportivo a 44% chance of winning, against 29% for Levante, but sees 1-1 as the single most likely score.
• Dimers gives Deportivo a 46.6% chance of winning, Levante 28.7% and a draw 24.7%, with 1-1 the most likely score at 11.7%.
• SportyTrader rates a draw as the most likely result at 35.5%.

Our view: Home advantage and a slightly better table position make Deportivo marginal favourites, but both teams are winless and leaky. A 1-1 draw looks the single likeliest score, with a narrow Deportivo win the most likely winning result. This is a forecast, not a guarantee.

How to Follow Deportivo de La Coruña vs Levante Live

Open the Deportivo de La Coruña vs Levante match page on Score808 for live updates, lineups and stats. You can also visit the La Liga hub for the full table and fixtures, and see team pages for Deportivo de La Coruña and Levante. To catch up on recent form, see Real Sociedad vs Deportivo de La Coruña, Levante vs Sevilla and Villarreal vs Levante. Read our Levante vs Sevilla preview for more on the visitors. Check your local broadcaster for the TV channel.

FAQ

What time is Deportivo de La Coruña vs Levante in Kenya?
Kick-off is 22:00 EAT on Friday 16 October 2026, which is 19:00 UTC.

Where is the match being played?
At the Estadio ABANCA-Riazor in A Coruña, Spain.

Where do the teams sit in the La Liga table?
Deportivo are 8th with 10 points, and Levante are 17th with six points.

Who is suspended for Deportivo?
Amatucci. Check the confirmed lineup before kick-off.

Who manages Deportivo?
Antonio Hidalgo.

Who is favourite to win?
Deportivo, by a narrow margin, though a draw is a very real possibility.