Deportivo vs Valencia prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the 3rd round of La Liga on August 30, 2026, Deportivo will face Valencia. Both sides will be aiming for the best possible result.
Deportivo vs Valencia team news and expert analysis
The La Coruna club once fell as far as the country's third tier. However, they returned to the Segunda in 2024 and, on their second attempt, collected enough points to finally earn promotion to La Liga. They began life in the top flight against Elche, with the match ending in a 1-1 draw. Then, against another promoted side, Malaga, the same result was repeated, with summer signing Aubameyang again scoring.
The Mestalla side at least climbed into the top half of the table last season, finishing ninth with 49 points. After the summer break, they began with a goalless draw against Celta. They also failed to score against Betis, but this time suffered a 0-1 defeat.
The La Liga newcomers averaged 1.55 goals per game on their way to promotion, while conceding a third fewer, at 1.05. Corberan's side had a negative record, scoring 1.21 goals per match while conceding 1.45.
Head to Head matches: Deportivo vs Valencia
Valencia have gone seven consecutive meetings without defeat, winning all three of the most recent encounters, although those victories came back in 2017-2018.
This is rightly considered an evenly matched fixture, despite the hosts having a nominal advantage. We expect a battle rather than an open game, so we are backing under 2.5 goals (odds – 1.60).
Deportivo vs Valencia: key statistics and trends
- Deportivo have drawn both of their matches
- Valencia have suffered their first defeat in three matches
Deportivo vs Valencia: Possible starting lineups
Deportivo play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Leo Roman - Quagliata, Laureiro, Nubi, Navarro - Soriano, Amatucci - Asp Jensen, Cruz, Altimira - Aubameyang
Valencia play in a 1-5-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Dimitrievski - Vazquez, Maffeo, Diakhaby, Tarrega, Pepelu - Guerra, Danjuma, Rodriguez, Sato - Duro
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