Deportivo La Coruna vs Villarreal Prediction, Betting Tips and Preview

Deportivo La Coruna take on Villarreal in a televised La Liga match this Saturday. Read the match predictions to find out why an away win is the betting tip at the Riazor. Last time out, Deportivo drew 1-1 away to Alaves in the Copa del Rey but exited the competition on the away goals rule. Meanwhile, Villarreal were also knocked out after drawing 1-1 at home to Real Sociedad but losing 4-2 on aggregate.

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Deportivo La Coruna vs Villarreal Preview

Deportivo are missing Juanfran through suspension, so Laure is expected to slot in at right-back. Marcos Moreno could be used as a sub, with Luisinho seemingly preferred for his tacking back on the left of midfield. With Bruno Gama and Carles Gil injured, Emre Colak will be asked to play an unfamiliar role on the right of midfield.

Villarreal will recall Alvaro to centre-back after Mateo Musacchio broke his wrist last time out. He joins Roberto Soldado on the sidelines while Denis Cheryshev is doubtful and Cedric Bakambu is on international duty. Both Nicola Sansone and Jaume Costa are suspended, so Raphael Santos Borre should link up with Pato in attack.

Team Predictions Deportivo La Coruna vs Villarreal

Deportivo 4-4-2 formation: Tyton; Navarro, Sidnei, Albentosa, Laure; Luisinho, Borges, Santos, Colak; Andone, Joselu

Villarreal 4-4-2 formation: Asenjo; Angel, Gonzalez, Ruiz, Mario; Soriano, Bruno, Trigueros, Santos; Borre, Pato

Deportivo La Coruna vs Villarreal Bilbao Betting Tips

• Deportivo have won 3 drawn 3 and lost 4 of their last 10 matches
• Villarreal have won 4 drawn 4 and lost 2 of their last 10 matches
• Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Deportivo have scored an average of 2.1 goals and conceded an average of 1.7 goals per game
• Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Villarreal have scored an average of 1.5 goals and conceded an average of 1.0 goals per game
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Deportivo’s previous 10 matches
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Villarreal’s previous 10 matches

Deportivo La Coruna vs Villarreal Prediction

Deportivo have been a thoroughly entertaining side to watch this season, with plenty of goalmouth action at both ends of the pitch. As good as they look going forward, they have been susceptible to defensive frailties, hence their lowly position in the table. With just 5 points between them and the drop zone, stamping out the mistakes at the back has to be a top priority.

Villarreal are pushing for European qualification but have themselves started to show some defensive lapses. It’s been 5 games since the Yellow Submarine recorded a clean sheet and much of their good attacking work is being undone. Still, they are attacking with confidence and haven’t failed to score in 7 outings.

Deportivo come into this unbeaten in 5 matches but have drawn their last 3. Villarreal haven’t won in 4 but have lost just one of their last 9, so are remaining competitive. This has the potential to be a thrilling, end to end encounter and Villarreal have what it takes to outscore their hosts.

Free Betting Tips

Match Prediction
VILLARREAL at 9/5 with Betway

Over/Under Prediction
OVER 2.5 goals at 11/8 with Betfair

Correct Score Prediction
VILLARREAL 2-1 at 10/1 with Betfair

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