Valencia Derby Preview: Levante vs Valencia CF - History Beckons for Los Che
Valencia seek unprecedented league double over Levante in tense derby clash, with both sides desperate for points in their LaLiga relegation battles.
A proper Valencia derby awaits this Sunday as struggling Levante host their city rivals Valencia CF at the Ciutat de València, with both sides desperate for points in their battle against relegation.
Recent History Favours Valencia
If you’re a Levante supporter, you might want to look away from the recent head-to-head record. The Granotas have managed just one win from their last eleven LaLiga encounters with Valencia, drawing four and losing six. That’s a proper mare compared to their previous form where they’d bagged four victories in eight derbies.
Valencia, meanwhile, have a chance to make some history. Believe it or not, Los Che have never completed a league double over Levante in a single LaLiga season. Sunday could be the day they finally tick that box.
Current Form
Levante’s home form has shown signs of improvement recently:
- Unbeaten in their last four LaLiga matches at the Ciutat de València
- This follows a dismal run of four consecutive home defeats
- Haven’t gone five home games without defeat since 2021
Valencia aren’t exactly flying either:
- Coming off back-to-back league defeats
- Desperate to avoid a longer losing streak
- Currently sitting 17th in the table with 23 points
Relegation Implications
This is more than just local pride at stake. Levante are currently second-bottom with 18 points (with a game in hand against Villarreal coming up this week), while Valencia hover just above the drop zone in 17th with 23 points.
Both sides enter this one licking their wounds - Levante fell to Athletic Club at San Mamés in their last outing, while Valencia were beaten by Real Madrid.
Match Details
The Valencia derby kicks off at 18:30 local time on Sunday, February 15th. Spanish viewers can catch it on Movistar LaLiga, while international audiences should check their local listings.
With both teams desperate for points and bragging rights up for grabs, this has all the makings of a proper derby day in the east of Spain. Could be a right Bobby Dazzler!