The hosts are searching for their first win of the season: Villarreal vs Deportivo prediction
The fourth-round La Liga match between Villarreal and Deportivo will take place on 5 September at the Estadio de la Cerámica. The hosts have collected just two points from three matches, while the club from A Coruña, back in La Liga, remain unbeaten and have five points.
Villarreal: poor start after finishing third
Iñigo Pérez's side began the league campaign with 2-2 draws against Racing and Atletico before losing 1-0 to Alaves. After three rounds, the Yellow Submarine remain without a win and sit only 15th.
Villarreal are also due to begin their Champions League campaign against Borussia Dortmund next week, so a home match against the newcomers looks like a good opportunity to build confidence. Gerard Moreno and Georges Mikautadze are expected to carry the main attacking threat.
Deportivo: confident return to the top flight
Antonio Hidalgo's side began the season with two 1-1 draws against Elche and Malaga before beating Valencia 3-1. Five points from three matches have put Deportivo in the top half of the table.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been one of the key figures at the start of the campaign, scoring three goals in three matches. For a team returning to La Liga for the first time since the 2017/18 season, it has been a very respectable start.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Villarreal have yet to win any of their first three league matches.
- Deportivo remain unbeaten and have collected five points.
- The teams' most recent meeting in 2018 ended in a 4-2 victory for Villarreal.
The hosts need to make their superior quality count: Villarreal vs Deportivo prediction
Deportivo have been a pleasant surprise at the start of the season and have already shown they can punish opponents for mistakes. However, at the Estadio de la Cerámica, the newcomers will have to withstand serious pressure from a side desperate for their first victory.
Villarreal have dropped more points than expected so far, but they look stronger in terms of squad quality and attacking potential. The visitors are still capable of scoring, so a narrow home win appears to be the most logical outcome.
