Deportivo La Coruna
- Deportivo La Coruna are second in LaLiga 2, with 52 points from 30 games.
- Deportivo La Coruna have won six, tied four and lost four in their home games in LaLiga 2.
- Antonio Hidalgo’s side are a well-drilled unit that plays a disciplined 4-2-3-1, morphing into a compact 4-4-2 out of possession, which allows them to transition efficiently between attack and defense.
- They are not the highest scorers in the division, averaging just 1.29 goals per home game in LaLiga 2, but they are organized, patient and clinical, especially when they have their top scorer, Yeremay Hernandez, on hand to take the ball off their opponents.
- In their last three, Depor have beaten Real Sociedad B 2-3 away, lost 2-0 to Granada at home, and beaten AD Ceuta FC 2-1 on the road.
Real Zaragoza
- Real Zaragoza are in 20th place in LaLiga 2, with 30 points from 30 matches.
- Zaragoza come into the match on the back of successive wins and David Navarro has done a great job since taking charge, but there’s no disguising the fact that the Aragon-based club are in deep trouble.
- Zaragoza’s last three games have seen them lose 1-0 at home to Burgos CF, beat Cadiz 1-0 on the road and beat Almeria 2-0 at La Romareda.
- Real Zaragoza will have to stay compact and try to prevent Depor from getting their forwards into the game, but they will struggle to break down Depor’s defense, so this game could be a low-scoring affair.
Head-to-Head
Deportivo La Coruna will be looking to build on their 2-0 win over Real Zaragoza in the corresponding away game four months ago when they host the Zaragoza-based club on Saturday.
Key Players
Yeremay Hernandez is Depor’s leading scorer in LaLiga 2 this season with 10 in 27 , and Bil Nsongo has found a good vein of form with two goals in his last five appearances , so we’re backing Depor to win and Both Teams to Score - No for Saturday’s game.
Betting Insights
- Depor will have the better chance of picking the opponent off on the counter-attack or transition, and their organization, home advantage and recent form make them a favorite to win the game at 1.65.
- The 1.77 odds for Both Teams to Score - No are a bit on the low side, but we’re taking it on in light of Zaragoza’s lack of firepower.
