Valencia CF hosts Levante UD today at Mestalla to play the Valencian derby, a match from La Liga’s Matchday 12 that brings together two teams in need of climbing up the standings.
Valencia (10th with 14 points) comes into the derby urgently needing to break a streak of four home games without a win (two draws and two losses) that has frustrated its fans. Rubén Baraja’s team desperately needs to impose its rhythm so that Mestalla becomes a fortress once again.
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Levante (13th with 12 points) arrives with high spirits after a recent victory that has moved them away from the lower part of the table. The Granota team, known for playing very tactical matches, will look to take advantage of their rival’s emotional instability and their own good record of away draws.
A tense and hard-fought match is expected in midfield. Valencia is the favorite for playing at home, but Levante has proven to be a tough opponent in derbies, so a close scoreline is anticipated.
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