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Deportivo A Coruña
Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruña Predictions, Picks & Odds – 05/09/2026
Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruña – Best bets of the match
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Villarreal's season has started in deeply frustrating fashion. Sitting 15th in La Liga with just two points from three matches, Iñigo Pérez is still searching for his first win since replacing Marcelino. The Yellow Submarine have drawn twice and lost once, conceding goals at an uncomfortable rate. A Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund looms just three days later, which could influence team selection at the Estadio de la Cerámica on Saturday evening.
Deportivo A Coruña have returned to La Liga with real intent. The newly promoted side sit eighth after an unbeaten opening run of one win and two draws, a remarkable start given the scale of their summer rebuild. Ten new signings arrived, headlined by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who has already bagged three goals in three appearances. Marc Casado and Adama Traore have added quality across the pitch, and confidence is visibly growing in this Depor squad.
Villarreal's home win price at 1.52 looks tempting on paper, but their current form tells a different story. Two draws and a defeat from three league outings, with an average of 1.67 goals conceded per game, hardly inspires confidence. With a Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund looming just three days later, Iñigo Pérez may rotate his squad, further weakening his side's chances of a convincing victory.
Deportivo A Coruña have been the surprise package of the early season. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang already has three goals in three La Liga appearances, and the newly promoted side remain unbeaten. Their summer recruitment, bringing in the likes of Marc Casado, Jose Maria Gimenez, and Adama Traore, has given them genuine quality across the pitch. A draw at 4.40 carries real appeal given their resilience.
The double chance 1X represents our value pick here. Villarreal's home advantage, reflected in the home win price at 1.52, provides one layer of cover, while Deportivo's unbeaten record makes a draw a live outcome. Backing both results in a single selection accounts for the Yellow Submarine's struggles without dismissing their quality entirely. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruña
- Villarreal winless in three league matches
- Deportivo unbeaten with three-goal Aubameyang
- Champions League fixture creates squad rotation risk
Form & Statistics: Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruña
Villarreal
Recent form
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Deportivo A Coruña
Recent form
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Lineups: Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruña
Villarreal
Starters
- 1 Luiz Júnior
- 2 Santiago Mouriño
- 3 Juan Foyth
- 4 Renato Veiga
- 5 Carlos Romero
- 6 Nicolas Pépé
- 7 Santi Comesaña
- 8 Pape Gueye
- 9 Tajon Buchanan
- 10 Gerard Moreno
- 11 Georges Mikautadze
Bench
- Ayoze Pérez
- Alberto Moleiro
- Ilias Akhomach
Absent
- Sergi Cardona (injury)
- Raúl Albiol (suspended)
- Alfonso Pedraza (injury)
Deportivo A Coruña
Starters
- 1 Leo Román
- 2 Ximo Navarro
- 3 Lucas Noubi
- 4 Bright Ede
- 5 Giacomo Quagliata
- 6 Luismi Cruz
- 7 Riki Rodríguez
- 8 Lorenzo Amatucci
- 9 Mario Soriano
- 10 Bil Nsongo
- 11 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Bench
- Marc Casado
- Jose Maria Gimenez
Absent
- Adrià Altimira (Suspension (red card))
- Noé Carrillo (Ankle/Muscle injury (expected return mid-September 2026))
- Angelino (Thigh muscle strain (out indefinitely))
- Adama Traoré (Physical discomfort/Knock injury)
Medium confidence
A mirror-image 4-4-2 vs 4-4-2 sets up a compact, direct contest at the Estadio de la Cerámica. Villarreal will look to Gerard Moreno and Georges Mikautadze to exploit the channels, while the midfield battle between Santi Comesaña and Pape Gueye figures to be central to the home side's control.
Deportivo arrive with genuine attacking threat of their own: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leading the line gives the visitors a proven finisher capable of punishing any defensive lapse. Both lineups carry probable status from multiple credible outlets, so the tactical picture is clear and neither side holds an information advantage heading into kickoff.
How to Watch Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruña Match?
What time is Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruña?
Villarreal host Deportivo A Coruña at Estadio de la Cerámica on Saturday, May 9, 2026, kicking off at 20:00 local time.
Where is Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruña being played?
This match takes place at the Estadio de la Cerámica in Villarreal, Spain.
How Can I Watch Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruña on TV and Live Stream?
Check local La Liga broadcast listings for live coverage of Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruña.
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