Villarreal vs Deportivo prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
LaLiga Spain
In the 4th round of La Liga, Villarreal will face Deportivo on September 5, 2026. The hosts will be expected to secure nothing less than victory.
Villarreal vs Deportivo team news and expert analysis
The club from La Cerámica even finished above Atlético Madrid last season, securing third place in the country. However, Marcelino was not forgiven for their disappointing Champions League campaign, and his departure in the summer had been announced in advance. His replacement, Iñigo Pérez, began with two high-scoring 2-2 draws against Racing and Atlético Madrid. Then they suffered a defeat to Alavés.
The visitors from La Coruña recently reached the third tier of Spanish football at the lowest point of a prolonged decline. However, they managed to return to the Segunda División in 2024 and secured another promotion at the second attempt. They began their campaign with 1-1 draws, at home against Elche and away to Málaga. They subsequently even managed to beat Valencia.
The Champions League participants are currently averaging 1.33 goals scored domestically, but are also conceding 1.67 per match. The newcomers, having earned promotion from the Segunda División, are averaging 1.67 goals scored and just one conceded.
Head to Head matches: Villarreal vs Deportivo
After three consecutive draws, Villarreal finally won their most recent meeting — although that was back in the spring of 2018.
The hosts are, of course, the favourites here. However, there are question marks over their form, so we can back the fast-starting visitors with a +1.5-goal handicap (odds – 1.60).
Villarreal vs Deportivo: key statistics and trends
- Villarreal are still without a win this season
- 67% of Villarreal's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.0 goals per game
- Deportivo have drawn two of their first three matches
- 100% of Deportivo's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.67 goals per game
Villarreal vs Deportivo: Possible starting lineups
Villarreal are expected to play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Luiz Júnior - Carlos Romero, Renato Veiga, Foyth, Mourinho, Moleiro, Gueye, Comesaña, Pepe, Mikautadze, Pérez
Deportivo are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Leo Román - Quagliata, Loureiro, Nubi, Navarro - Soriano, Amatucchi - Asp Jensen, Cruz, Altimira - Aubameyang
Follow the La Liga standings and check your team's form before placing a bet on the next match.
