Read our Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruna prediction with betting tips, key match odds, probable lineups, and bet builder insights for this La Liga clash.
Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruna Match Summary
Competition | Spanish Primera Division (LaLiga) |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 5 September 2026 |
Match Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Estadio de la Cerámica |
Villarreal welcome newly promoted Deportivo A Coruna to the Estadio de la Cerámica, and this Spanish Primera Division fixture pits the hosts' firepower against a confident visiting side.
The hosts are still chasing their first win of the La Liga season, drawing their opening two before losing to Deportivo Alaves last time out, and they are heavily backed at home.
Deportivo A Coruna returned to the top flight in June 2026 and have started well, drawing their first two games before beating Valencia in their third outing.
Villarreal have seen under 2.5 goals in six of their last seven home matches against Deportivo in all competitions, so goals could be at a premium.
Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruna Form
Villarreal are yet to win in the table this season, two draws followed by a defeat to Deportivo Alaves, but the numbers behind them are strong. They have taken 28+ shots in three of their last three matches and racked up 6+ shots on target in all three. Gerard Moreno remains a real threat against this opponent.
Deportivo A Coruna have made a tidy start on their return, drawing their first two before beating Valencia in their third outing. They sit eighth for both form and standing, better than 15th-placed Villarreal. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is flying, scoring in each of his last three LaLiga appearances to lead the line.
Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruna Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Villarreal: Juan Foyth (Injured/doubtful)
Deportivo A Coruna: Noé (Injured/out), Adria Alti (Suspended)
Villarreal
Villarreal go into this one close to full strength. Juan Foyth picked up a knock recently and is rated a doubt, but otherwise Iñigo Pérez has a healthy squad to pick from and no fresh worries to manage.
Deportivo A Coruna
Deportivo have minimal concerns heading into their fourth game of the season. Noé is ruled out after an ankle injury last month, while Adria Alti is suspended following his red card last time out, leaving Antonio Hidalgo well stocked otherwise.
Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruna Predicted Lineup
Villarreal
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: L. Júnior; C. Romero, R. Veiga, P. Navarro, A. Freeman; P. Gueye, S. Comesaña; A. Moleiro, G. Moreno, N. Pepe; G. Mikautadze
Deportivo A Coruna
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: L. Román; G. Quagliata, L. Noubi, B. Ede, X. Navarro; L. Amatucci, M. Soriano, R. Rodríguez; L. Cruz; B. Nsongo, P. Aubameyang
Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruna Key Stats & Match Facts
Villarreal have seen under 2.5 goals in six of their last seven home matches against Deportivo in all competitions.
Villarreal have taken 28+ shots in three of their last three matches (LaLiga).
Villarreal have had 6+ shots on target in three of their last three matches (LaLiga).
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has scored in three of his last three appearances (LaLiga).
Deportivo de A Coruna have received 3+ cards in three of their last three matches vs Villarreal (LaLiga).
Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruna Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Villarreal are clear favourites on home soil and their shot volume should tell here. We are backing the hosts to edge a 2-1 win, with Deportivo's threat through Aubameyang enough to grab a consolation.
Best Bets
Riki Rodríguez to record Over 0.5 Shots in the Player Shots market. The engine room man is projected at just under 65% to register at least one effort, and that lands as strong value against the current market. With Deportivo pushing forward through the middle, he should get his sight of goal.
Lucas Noubi to commit Over 1.5 Fouls in the Player Fouls market. The Deportivo centre-back faces a heavy defensive shift against a Villarreal attack that pumps out a high shot volume. Projections give him better than a 54% shout of conceding two or more fouls, so the workload points his way.
Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruna Bet Builder
Our bet builder leans into the home firepower: Georges Mikautadze to score anytime, Bright Ede to be shown a card, and Villarreal to win the match on their own patch.
Mikautadze leads the line for a Villarreal side that has hit 6+ shots on target in each of their last three matches, so chances should flow his way against a stretched Deportivo back line.
Bright Ede has a tough afternoon guarding against that high shot volume, and with Deportivo racking up cards in this fixture, the centre-back is a live candidate to be booked.
Villarreal to win rounds it off. Heavily favoured at home and generating serious attacking output, the hosts look best equipped to take all three points here.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 4.39/1 and is as short as 15/4 elsewhere.
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Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruna Talking Points
This is a meeting of two clubs in very different moods. Deportivo A Coruna returned to the top flight in June 2026 and arrive full of belief after a bright start, sitting eighth for form. Villarreal, under Iñigo Pérez since June 2026, are still hunting a first win despite big shot numbers, and the Win Market makes clear where the smart money sits with the hosts as short as 4/9 with Live Score UK. Discipline is another thread worth watching, given Deportivo have picked up 3+ cards in each of their last three meetings with Villarreal.
Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruna Predictions FAQs
When is the Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruna match?
The match takes place on Saturday 5 September 2026, kicking off at 20:00 UK time.
Where is Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruna being played?
The match will be played at Estadio de la Cerámica.
What competition is Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruna in?
Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruna is a Spanish Primera Division fixture.
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