Deportivo La Coruna
- Deportivo La Coruna have won eight of their 17 home games in LaLiga 2 this season (D5, L4).
- Deportivo La Coruna are unbeaten in their last five games (W2, D3), but have drawn one of their last three at home.
- Deportivo La Coruna are having a strong season in the second tier and sit in second place on 61 points from 35 games, a total which suggests they have the legs to go all the way to promotion.
- At home, Depor have won two and drawn one of their last three games, keeping their fortress strong while other teams around them have started to wobble.
- Antonio Hidalgo’s side operate a flexible 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 system in which players can interchange and they look strong both when possessing the ball and pressing in the final third.
CD Mirandes
- CD Mirandes have won four and lost nine of their 17 away games in LaLiga 2 this term (D4).
- CD Mirandes are unbeaten in two away games (W1, D1), but sit in 21st place in the table after taking just 33 points from 35 LaLiga 2 fixtures.
- CD Mirandes have picked up a win and a draw in their last two away matches - a 2-1 victory over Real Zaragoza and a draw.
- Since Antxon Muneta took charge of Mirandes, his side have gained more compactness and directness to their game, keeping things simple and being more resolute in defence.
- Their style of play, which has seen them score an average of 1.18 goals per away game in LaLiga 2 and concede an average of 1.65, should ensure that Deportivo La Coruna do not get complacent on Monday.
Key Players
- Carlos Fernandez has 14 goals in 30 LaLiga 2 appearances this term, including four of the last nine scored by Mirandes.
- Adria Altimira has been a creative spark for Depor in their recent games, providing three assists in the last 5.
- Yeremay Hernandez has 10 goals in 32 LaLiga 2** games this season and is a consistent threat for Depor, so he looks a good anytime scorer choice in this clash.
Betting Insights
- Deportivo La Coruna are priced at 1.53.
- Both Teams to Score - Yes is priced up at 1.93.
- Over 2.5 goals is 1.89.
Prediction
We’re going with an end-to-end game, and despite Mirandes losing the last meeting, a 2-1 win for the hosts is our prediction.
