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Estadio de Riazor
Draw
Deportivo La Coruna host Real Betis in a La Liga fixture where the visitors arrive with a clear edge in squad quality and current form. Betis boast a points-per-game average of 2.5 compared to Deportivo's 1.5, reflecting a more consistent and effective campaign so far this season.
The team news reinforces that gap. Betis are set to field a near-full-strength side, with Isco, Antony, Fornals and Bellerin all available and only Sergio Llorente sidelined through injury, a loss that does not disrupt their preferred starting XI. That depth in midfield and attack should allow Betis to control tempo and create the better chances against a Deportivo side lacking the same level of individual quality across the pitch.
Conditions in A Coruna are mild and unlikely to influence the outcome, removing home advantage as a meaningful factor beyond the crowd. With no fresh injury or suspension news for either club altering the picture, the underlying form and squad-strength gap remains the dominant storyline heading into kickoff.
Given these factors, Real Betis are favored to win, with our model giving them a 41% chance of victory compared to 31% for Deportivo and 28% for a draw. For bettors, backing Betis to win or looking at Betis in a draw-no-bet market offers value given their squad depth, while a low-scoring, competitive match should not be ruled out given Deportivo's home resilience.
Last 8 head-to-head matchups
No meetings between these two sides have taken place within the last two years, meaning there is no recent head-to-head...
No meetings between these two sides have taken place within the last two years, meaning there is no recent head-to-head record to draw upon for this fixture. Historical encounters dating back to 2012-2018 show a fairly even spread with several draws, but that data is too dated to meaningfully inform this current matchup. Both teams enter this game shaped far more by their present-season form than by history.
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6 of 15 in La Liga
Form Rating
6/10
Deportivo La Coruna remain unbeaten in five league matches but have drawn three of those,...
Deportivo La Coruna remain unbeaten in five league matches but have drawn three of those, including their last two outings against Malaga and Getafe. Their attack has been productive, scoring 9 goals in 5 games at 1.8 per match, but defensive lapses have let in 6, undermining their ability to close out wins. At home this season they've won 1 and drawn 1 from 2 matches, scoring 7 and conceding 2 — a promising sample size. The absence of N. Carrillo to injury and Gijselhart's departure via transfer slightly weakens attacking depth, but the squad has shown it can still find the net regularly, making them dangerous even without a full-strength front line.
6 of 15 in La Liga
Form Rating
7.7/10
Real Betis have been the form team of La Liga, winning four of their last...
Real Betis have been the form team of La Liga, winning four of their last five matches including statement wins over Real Madrid and Lille in the Champions League. Their only blemish was a heavy 5-2 defeat to Levante, but they've bounced back impressively since. Betis have posted three clean sheets in five games this season, showing defensive discipline to complement their 1.4 goals per game average. Away from home they've won 2 of 3, though they did suffer their sole loss away at Levante. With momentum, European football boosting confidence, and a well-balanced squad, Betis look primed to carry their form into Galicia.
2026/2027 Season
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Deportivo La Coruna vs Real Betis - Match Analysis
Real Betis carry superior form into this match, winning four of their last five games including notable victories over Real Madrid and in the Champions League. Their points-per-game rate of 2.4 dwarfs Deportivo's 1.8, and they've kept three clean sheets this season. Deportivo, while unbeaten, have drawn three straight matches, suggesting a struggle to close out games — a pattern Betis can exploit on the road.
Deportivo remain unbeaten in five league matches and have shown they can score goals, netting 9 times this season. Playing at home at Estadio de Riazor, where they've won 1 and drawn 1 from 2 matches, gives them a platform for resistance. Betis's sole loss this season came away from home against Levante, proving they're not invincible on the road, especially against a well-organized host.
Over 2.5 Goals looks like strong value given both teams' attacking numbers and combined goals per game of 3.2. For those wanting protection against a possible draw — a frequent outcome for Deportivo this season — Draw No Bet: Real Betis offers a safer route to backing the away side's superior form without losing the stake in a stalemate.
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