The Derby Del Turia is set to be played this Thursday as Levante and Valencia go at each other with three points on the line. The away side haven’t won back-to-back games this season and are about to have a chance to do that against their local rivals. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.

Valencia head into this matchup being the dominant outfit with their last loss to Levante dating back to the 15/16 season in a run that has spanned across seven competitive matches. They did very well to make it seven unbeaten as they were on the right end of a six-goal thriller in the reverse match early this season.

Who reigns supreme in the City of Valencia?

Over the past month, Levante has struggled to get back to form with just one win in their last eight games. Although it was a pivotal win in the title race given that it was against the league leaders, they would gladly exchange that victory for a place in the Copa Del Rey finals as they were eliminated by Bilbao last week. This semifinal heartbreak was followed by a loss to Real Sociedad over the weekend for their 8th loss of the campaign. It is no doubt that there’s lots of talent in the Levante ranks but none of the players has stepped up in recent weeks. Can they manage to do so this Friday?

A late turnaround from Los Che last time out saw them record a massive win against Villarreal. Goals from Soler and Guedes cancelled out Moreno’s opener as Gracia’s troops ran out 2-1 winners. This victory has put them just two behind their local rivals and with a win this Friday, we would see them leapfrog their opponents.

Levante vs Valencia Tram News

Melero, Leon, Postigo, Poer and Campana are all out injured for the hosts and will be unavailable for this tie. Valencia have Puccini and Cheryshev still out injured while Gaya, Racic, Soler and Gomez are all suspended.

Levante possible starting XI:

Cardenas; Son, Coke, Duarte, Vezo, Tono; Rochina, Vukcevic, Bardhi; D Gomez, Morales

Valencia possible starting XI:

Cillessen; Correira, Gabriel, Guillamon, Lato; Wass, Oliva, Musah, Guedes; Gameiro, Kang-in

Levante vs Valencia Prediction: 2-2

A highly-spirited encounter is certainly on the cards with the battle of supremacy in Valencia this Friday. Both sides have a couple of key players out injured. This coupled with Levante’s inability to grind out victories and Valencia’s terrible away form has made it hard for us to see a clear winner.