Deportivo La Coruna vs Levante

La LigaMatchweek 9
Ref: Manuel Jesus Orellana CidEstadio Abanca-Riazor, La Coruña · 34,611 cap
Fipster Pick
Home WinhighMiss
Full-time storyUpset

Levante snatch draw at Deportivo

Reque's strike rescues a point after Nsongo's opener.

Deportivo La Coruna looked set for a comfortable win after B. Nsongo put them ahead in the 63rd minute, but Levante fought back with Reque's equaliser in the 82nd minute to secure a 1-1 draw. This result defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a 2-0 home win, proving Levante's resilience in La Liga.

FıpsterSelf-Score Card
Overconfident✗ Miss
Fipster's Pick✗
2–0
HT 1–0
Final Result
1–1
HT 0–0
18%Poor
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✗Outcome✗Exact score✗Both scored✓Goals✗Halftime
Fipster's self review16 Oct 2026

Outcome probability

Deportivo La Coruna 76%Draw 12%Levante 12%

Deportivo La Coruna and Levante face off in the ninth round of the regular season, with Deportivo looking to extend their superior form and climb the table further.

Match factors

Tactical Advantagehigh

Aubameyang's dual threat as scorer and assister

Aubameyang leads Deportivo with 5 goals and 2 assists, providing a focal point in attack and creative outlet

Statistical Edgehigh

Deportivo's superior scoring form at home

Deportivo averages 1.25 goals at home, higher than Levante's 0.25 away, supporting home win prediction

Form Momentummedium

Levante's Brugui shows strong recent scoring

Brugui has 3 goals in 5 games with 0 yellow cards, indicating good form and discipline

Tactical Advantagemedium

Amatucci's defensive work rate could disrupt Levante

Amatucci's high tackles and interceptions per game exceed league averages, key to breaking up opposition play

Injury Impacthigh

No confirmed injuries for either team

Both teams have full squads available, so tactical and form factors dominate the match outcome

The context

Deportivo La Coruna currently sit 8th with 10 points from 8 games, showing better form and goal difference (+1) compared to Levante, who are 18th with 5 points from 6 games and a -4 goal difference. This sets the stage for a clash where Deportivo's home advantage and stronger league standing are key factors.

Analysis

Deportivo La Coruna's attacking threat is led by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who boasts 5 goals and 2 assists in 7 appearances, making him a dual threat up front. His clinical finishing and creativity are expected to trouble Levante's defence. Levante's Brugui, their top scorer with 3 goals in 5 games, will look to make an impact, but Levante's overall away scoring record is modest. Defensively, Deportivo's Lorenzo Amatucci offers a high work rate with tackles and interceptions that could disrupt Levante's rhythm. Both teams have full squads available, so tactical execution and current form will be decisive.

Key facts

  1. 1.Deportivo La Coruna are 8th with 10 points from 8 games, better than Levante's 18th with 5 points from 6 games.
  2. 2.Deportivo La Coruna have a goal difference of +1, while Levante sit at -4 this season.
  3. 3.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leads Deportivo with 5 goals and 2 assists in 7 games.
  4. 4.Levante's Brugui has scored 3 goals in 5 appearances, their top scorer.
  5. 5.Deportivo average 1.25 goals per home game, compared to Levante's 0.25 goals away.
  6. 6.Predicted halftime score is 1-0, consistent with a 2-0 fulltime result.
  7. 7.Modal total cards predicted for the match is 4.

Prediction

The prediction favours a home win for Deportivo La Coruna with a halftime lead of 1-0, extending to a 2-0 victory by fulltime. The match is expected to feature around four cards, reflecting a competitive but controlled encounter.

Player Insights

Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists

Home — Deportivo La Coruna

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Attacker

Deportivo La Coruna

Total Goals
5
7 played
6 starts
560 mins
~80 mins/game
Diego Villares

Diego Villares

Midfielder

Deportivo La Coruna

Total Goals
1
4 played
1 starts
171 mins
~43 mins/game

Away — Levante

Brugui

Brugui

Midfielder

Levante

Total Goals
3
5 played
5 starts
444 mins
~89 mins/game

The verdict

Deportivo La Coruna's superior form, home advantage, and key player performances make them the likely winners in this fixture. Levante will need to tighten up defensively and find more attacking fluency to challenge the hosts effectively.

Prediction generated 13 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC · Fipster Model v1.163

Prediction Q&A

Who did Fipster predict to win Deportivo La Coruna vs Levante?
Fipster's AI model predicted Deportivo La Coruna to win against Levante.
What score did Fipster predict for Deportivo La Coruna vs Levante?
Fipster predicted a final score of Deportivo La Coruna 2–0 Levante.
What were the win probabilities for Deportivo La Coruna vs Levante?
Fipster's model gave Deportivo La Coruna a 76% chance of winning, Levante a 12% chance, and a 12% chance of a draw.
How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
Fipster's model assigned this prediction 76% confidence — a high-confidence call.