At Mestalla on 21 November 2025, Valencia host Levante in a tense regional derby between two sides trapped near the bottom of the La Liga table. Both teams are desperate for points, and with their defensive inconsistencies surfacing repeatedly this season, the fixture leans toward an open contest with opportunities at both ends.
Valencia Under Pressure to React at Home
Valencia find themselves dangerously close to the relegation zone after a poor start that includes just two wins from their opening twelve matches. The only positive is that both victories came at Mestalla, where the crowd continues to push the team forward. Their recent 1–1 draw against Real Betis showed improved determination, but seven consecutive rounds without a win underline how fragile the team remains defensively. With the urgency rising and the need to stop the slide becoming critical, Valencia are expected to play more assertively at home - a scenario that usually leads to open, chance-filled matches.
Levante Stronger Away Than at Home
Levante come into the match only one point behind Valencia and sitting second to last, but their away performances have been notably better than their overall standing suggests. Both of their wins this season have come on the road, against Girona and Oviedo - direct rivals in the relegation battle. Away from home, Levante play with more freedom, showing sharper transitions and a willingness to commit numbers forward. That boldness often pays off offensively, even if defensive gaps remain.
Prediction: BTTS – Yes
With both teams fighting for survival, neither is likely to sit back. Valencia need a win and will push forward, while Levante’s away form suggests they can respond when given space. The defensive weaknesses on both sides further point toward a match where each team finds the net.
