Castellon

vs

Deportivo La Coruna

Preview

Castellon

• Castellon are 2nd in the LaLiga 2 table on 45 points from 25 matches.
• The hosts are a possession-based, tempo-controlling team who rely on patience, discipline and structure in Pablo Hernandez’s 4-2-3-1 system, while Antonio Hidalgo’s men are a fast, counter-attacking team who are sharp on the break and can be dangerous at any point during the match.
• Castellon are one of the hardest teams to break down in LaLiga 2 and will make the visitors work for space and tempo.
• At Castalia, Castellon have 8 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses, conceding just 14 goals in 12 home league games this season.
  • Recent form:
    • Castellon have won both of their last two matches, winning 2-0 at home to FC Andorra.
    • Castellon won 4-0 away at Real Valladolid.

Deportivo La Coruna

• Deportivo La Coruna are 3rd on 43 points after 25 games.
• Antonio Hidalgo’s side are a fast, counter-attacking team who are sharp on the break and can be dangerous at any point during the match.
• The White and Blues can absorb pressure and are at their best when teams are on the attack, as they are swift to transition and have the speed to strike on the wings and in the number ten role.
  • Recent form:
    • Deportivo are enjoying a hot streak with back-to-back wins coming into this game.
    • Deportivo are unbeaten in their last two away games.

Key Players

• The quality of Yeremay Hernandez, Deportivo’s number ten and talisman, makes this match closer than it might otherwise be.
• Yeremay Hernandez has scored 10 goals in 25 LaLiga 2 appearances this season and has notched three of Deportivo’s last four.

Prediction

• With Castellon unbeaten in five (three wins and two draws) and sitting a little higher in the table than the visitors, we are happy to take the hosts to edge a close game.
• Yeremay Hernandez is our pick to be on target whenever it matters most on Sunday.