Real Betis VS Deportivo La Coruna Match Prediction

There have been three draws in the last five games between the two sides, so it is likely to be another hard-fought clash between Real Betis and Deportivo La Coruna in La Liga this weekend. However, there is one clue in the head-to-head record between the teams, as Deportivo are undefeated in their last six away matches against Real Betis in all competitions.

Last season, Deportivo La Coruna won this fixture 2-1 and drew 2-2 on home soil later in the campaign, meaning they took a total of four points out of their two matches against Betis.

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Real Betis v Deportivo La Coruna: Prediction

Betis have only lost three out of their last 13 top-flight matches in front of their own fans, so they will certainly be hard to beat in this match. It is hard to draw conclusions from a match against Barcelona, but Betis will have to defend better if they are to get a positive result here. Deportivo have better momentum after their win last time out and their head-to-head record against Betis is also good, so there are reasons to side with either club, so a draw could be the likeliest result.

Real Betis v Deportivo La Coruna: Betting Tips

Although the two teams look to be very well-matched on the surface, the bookmakers have made Real Betis the favourites, presumably due to them being at home, with 5/4 their odds to win. Deportivo can be backed at 19/8 in this match, but the draw is particularly good value at 23/10.

Only one of the last four meetings between these clubs has seen under 2.5 goals scored, so it is tempting to take the 39/29 on offer for over 2.5 goals to be scored in the game. On the any time goalscorer market, Lucas is interesting at a price of 9/4, while Castro appeals at 7/4 too.

Jonas Martin is out of this game with an ankle injury, so there will be at least one change from the team beaten 6-2 at Barcelona on the opening weekend of the new La Liga season. Ruben Castro is a man to watch for Real Betis after he scored both of his team's goals in that defeat. Cristiano Piccini looks set to come into the side at right-back, while Joaquin could be picked on the wing.

Real Betis likely XI:

Deportivo La Coruna are unlikely to make a lot of changes after winning 2-1 against Eibar in their first fixture of the season last weekend, with coach Gaizka Garitano potentially naming the same starting line-up. There are improvements to be made, however, with that win only sealed by a late Lucas Perez penalty. The striker is expected to start this match despite constant speculation linking him with a move to a Premier League club before the transfer window closes next week.

Deportivo La Coruna likely XI:

Deportivo\'s chances may rest on Lucas Perez here, with the striker having scored the goals that ensured the team stayed in La Liga last season. Should he be sold, their chances of relegation would surely increase. Betis are expected to steer clear of the drop and Ruben Castro is the man to watch for them after two goals against Barcelona last weekend. A draw is certainly possible here, but there should be plenty of goal action to watch.

Deportivo are undefeated in their last six away matches against Real Betis in all competitions.