Deportivo La Coruna host Celta Vigo in the Spanish top-flight on Saturday evening, with both teams looking to end 2017 on a high with three points. With just three points separating the duo in the La Liga standings, many are predicting a close encounter at the Estadio Riazor.
Spanish La Liga – Estadio Riazor, A Coruna – Saturday 23rd December – 17:30 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 12/5 at Betfred |
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Deportivo La Coruna
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Struggling Deportivo La Coruna take on Celta Vigo on Saturday evening, with both sides coming into the clash off the back of disappointing defeats last time around. Many in the game are already predicting a close encounter when the duo take to the field in A Coruna, with managers Cristóbal Parralo and Juan Carlos Unzué both under pressure to start delivering results. For those still unsure of who to back, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
Deportivo La Coruna Team News & Form
Deportivo La Coruna suffered a comprehensive 4-0 defeat at the Camp Nou against Barcelona last time around, leaving them just three points above the relegation zone in the standings. Deportivo have scored just 12 goals from their 16 La Liga matches so far this season, with former Arsenal man Lucas Perez perhaps their biggest attacking threat. Elsewhere, the likes of Carlos Gil, Fabian Schar and Adrian Lopez help to make up an experienced line-up for the home side. Deportivo have won just once in their last five domestic outings, with Parralo’s men having not drawn a single match all season.
Celta Vigo Team News & Form
Two consecutive defeats has hindered Celta Vigo’s progress in the Spanish top-flight, with their narrow defeat at home against Villarreal last time around leaving them in a disappointing 13th position. Spanish international Iago Aspas is perhaps the biggest attacking threat for the visitors, while Maxi Gomez and Pablo Hernandez bring experience in midfield. Despite having one of the better goalscoring records in the division, a lack of defensive composure has let Celta Vigo down in recent weeks.
Deportivo La Coruna vs Celta Vigo – Head to Head
The two teams have met 19 times in the past, with Celta Vigo having won 9 of such meetings, as well as registering two draws. Celta Vigo also took six points from their meetings with Deportivo La Coruna last season, including thumping 4-1 win in front of their home supporters.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Despite sitting narrowly above the drop zone in the standings, it is Deportivo La Coruna who are the narrow favourites for victory with the bookmakers as a result of their status as the home team. Those looking to back the home side can take advantage of odds of 13/8 with Ladbrokes, while the visitors are available at odds of 7/4 with the same bookmaker.
Top Betting Tip: Deportivo La Coruna vs Celta Vigo
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on both teams scoring during the 90 minutes, which is available at odds 8/13 ahead of kick-off at Paddy Power.