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Three valuable points will be at stake when Real Sociedad and Deportivo La Coruna draw swords in the eighth round of La Liga at Reale Arena on Sunday.
The hosts have had a disappointing run of results and will hope to halt their losing streak at home.
Deportivo La Coruna, meanwhile, are eyeing a return to winning ways.
Read our Real Sociedad vs Deportivo La Coruna prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Real Sociedad vs Deportivo La Coruna key stats
- Deportivo La Coruna are currently on a five-match winless streak across all competitions.
- Four of Real Sociedad's last five games have gone above the 2.5-goal mark.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in eight of Deportivo's last nine fixtures.
Real Sociedad vs Deportivo La Coruna preview: Deportivo's struggles to continue?
Real Sociedad vs Deportivo La Coruna — Tale of the Tape
| Real Sociedad | vs | Deportivo La Coruna |
|---|---|---|
| 8th | Position | 7th |
| 10 | Points | 10 |
| 9 | Goals For | 10 |
| 13 | Goals Against | 8 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 15th | Home / Away Rank | 9th |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Real Sociedad were defeated 1-0 at home by Basque rivals Athletic Bilbao in a friendly during the international break.
The hosts have now lost three consecutive home games across all competitions and are without a win in their last four outings at this stadium, failing to score in three of them.
Deportivo La Coruna are one of two La Liga sides that have failed to hit the woodwork this season.
As things stand, Pellegrino Matarazzo's men are eighth in La Liga, tied on points with seventh-placed Deportivo, whom they face on Sunday.
On the positive side, the Basque giants have dominated this fixture in recent years, as they won their last three clashes with Deportivo and have lost only once in the last 10 H2Hs.
Alvaro Odriozola will definitely miss this contest due to an ongoing cruciate ligament problem. Jon Aramburu is dealing with a muscular issue, while Hector Fort is doubtful with a thigh injury.
Orri Oskarsson, who had five goal contributions for Iceland during the recent international window, is unavailable due to suspension. Mikel Oyarzabal is expected to lead the line on Sunday afternoon, with the 29-year-old still searching for his first league goal of the season.
On the other hand, Deportivo La Coruna played two friendlies during the international break, their most recent being a 3-1 home defeat against FC Porto.
While the visitors are now on a five-match winless streak in all competitions, it is worth mentioning that they have been a tough team to beat in La Liga this season, having lost only one of their seven league matches (W2, D4).
Only one team has averaged fewer shots than Deportivo La Coruna in the Spanish top flight.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang suffered a right knee meniscus injury in Deportivo's 1-1 draw with Real Betis before the international break. The 37-year-old was directly involved in seven of the team's 10 top-flight goals this season, and his absence will be a huge blow to the visitors.
Head coach Antonio Hidalgo will also be missing the services of Zakaria Eddahchouri and on-loan Barcelona player Marc Casado.
Real Sociedad vs Deportivo La Coruna form guide & betting tips
| Real Sociedad | vs | Deportivo La Coruna |
|---|---|---|
W
D
W
L
W
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La Liga Form |
W
W
D
L
D
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| 10 | Points | 8 |
| 3rd | Form Table | 7th |
| 8 | Goals For | 8 |
| 8 | Goals Against | 6 |
W
L
L
W
L
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Form (All Comps) |
D
L
D
D
L
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Whispers Predicts: Real Sociedad 2-1 Deportivo La Coruna
Priced at 13/20 (1.65), Real Sociedad are considered favourites by the bookmakers ahead of this skirmish.
Despite the hosts' struggles at this stadium, they have had a solid track record against Deportivo, and considering the visiting team will be without their top scorer, we are leaning toward Real Sociedad for the win.
Eight of Deportivo's last nine outings featured goals at both ends, and this can be backed at 5/6 (1.83).
We also fancy over 2.5 total goals at 3/4 (1.75), as was the case in the hosts' last four competitive matches.
> Over 2.5 total goals at 3/4 (1.75) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 5/6 (1.83) | Likelihood: Probable
> HT result: Draw at 6/4 (2.50) | Likelihood: Possible
> Real Sociedad & BTTS – Yes at 9/4 (3.25) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 2-1 at 15/2 (8.50) | Likelihood: Outsider