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An interesting fixture is on the cards as Villarreal welcome Deportivo La Coruna to Estadio de la Ceramica for their La Liga clash on Saturday.
The hosts will hope to improve their fortunes after a disappointing start to their campaign.
Deportivo La Coruna, meanwhile, are eyeing their second consecutive victory.
Read our Villarreal 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.
Villarreal vs Deportivo La Coruna key stats
- Five of the last six H2Hs went below the 2.5-goal line.
- There were at least 11 corners in five of the last six encounters between these sides.
- Deportivo La Coruna opened the scoring in their last three outings.
Villarreal vs Deportivo La Coruna preview: Can the hosts turn things around?
Villarreal vs Deportivo La Coruna — Tale of the Tape
| Villarreal | vs | Deportivo La Coruna |
|---|---|---|
| 15th | Position | 8th |
| 2 | Points | 5 |
| 4 | Goals For | 5 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 3 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| N/A | Home / Away Rank | 10th |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Villarreal are coming off their first defeat of the season, as they lost to Deportivo Alaves by a single goal last weekend.
The Yellow Submarine are still in the hunt for their first win of the campaign, after managing two draws and a loss in their first three outings.
Only one team has averaged fewer shots than Deportivo La Coruna in La Liga this season.
It is worth mentioning that the Valencia-based outfit's first three league matches were on the road, and this will be their first home game of the campaign.
With a crucial UEFA Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund coming up in a few days, head coach Inigo Perez is expected to rotate his squad so as to keep some key players fresh.
On the positive side, the hosts have no major injury concerns, although Juan Foyth is being monitored for late physical discomfort in his muscle, an issue he picked up in the loss to Alaves.
Deportivo La Coruna, on the other hand, are coming off their first win of the season, as they defeated Valencia 3-1 last weekend in a match where two of their three goals came from their opponents.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has continued his fine form, having found the net in all three of the visiting team's league matches so far. He is expected to lead the line once again.
Antonio Hidalgo's men have earned five points from a possible nine and will look to keep their unbeaten run intact as they take on a Valencia-based side for the third time this season.
Villarreal are one of three La Liga sides to score multiple goals from the penalty spot this season.
Noe Carrillo is unavailable because of a muscular injury. Jose Maria Gimenez is managing a minor muscle issue and is subject to a late fitness test, while Adria Altimira is suspended after his sending-off against Valencia.
In the last five skirmishes between these outfits, both teams have one win apiece with three draws between them. However, Villarreal are unbeaten in the last four H2Hs.
Villarreal vs Deportivo La Coruna form guide & betting tips
| Villarreal | vs | Deportivo La Coruna |
|---|---|---|
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La Liga Form |
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W
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| 2 | Points | 5 |
| 15th | Form Table | 8th |
| 4 | Goals For | 5 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 3 |
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W
D
D
L
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Form (All Comps) |
W
L
D
D
W
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Whispers Predicts: Villarreal 1-1 Deportivo La Coruna
At 1/2 (1.50), Villarreal are considered favourites by the bookmakers, despite their recent struggles.
Three of the last four H2Hs ended in stalemates, and considering that both teams have two draws in their three respective league matches so far, we are confident that the spoils will be shared at the end of this clash.
Fewer than three goals were scored in five of Deportivo's last six games and in five of the last six H2Hs, and this can be backed at 23/20 (2.15).
We also fancy a 1-1 correct score at 15/2 (8.50). This landed in two of the visiting team's last three outings.
> Under 2.5 total goals at 23/20 (2.15) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 19/20 (1.95) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Draw at 4/1 (5.00) | Likelihood: Possible
> Draw & BTTS – Yes at 5/1 (6.00) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 1-1 at 15/2 (8.50) | Likelihood: Outsider