- Deportivo La Coruna are 2nd in LaLiga 2 with 32 points from 18 games, while FC Andorra sit in 17th place with 21 points from as many games.
- FC Andorra have won two, drawn three and lost three of their eight home LaLiga 2 games.
- Deportivo La Coruna have won five, drawn two and lost two of their nine away LaLiga 2 matches.
Deportivo to test Andorra’s defensive resolve
Deportivo La Coruna are slight favorites for Saturday’s early-game LaLiga 2 clash at FC Andorra and for good reason, but the home side’s need to be positive and strong pressing could make this a chess match in midfield and wide areas.
Depor are coming off a 2-match losing run in the league, having suffered back-to-back home defeats, but the this FC Andorra vs Deportivo La Coruna prediction has them buoyed by wins in both of their last two away games in all competitions, a 2-0 success in the Copa del Rey.
Antonio Hidalgo’s tactical switch to a flexible 4-3-3 system appears to have given his wide players license to express themselves, which has been fuelling Depor’s promotion challenge.
With 19 goals scored away from home in LaLiga 2, Depor have the firepower to cut through any defence.
Their attack is further bolstered by the form of their academy wingers, who have been instrumental in their set-piece and counter-attacking efficiency.
Top scorer Zakaria Eddahchouri, who has eight LaLiga 2 goals in 17 appearances, is a real fox in the penalty area. For more about how these factors might shape the match, see our FC Andorra vs Deportivo La Coruna preview.
Andorra could cause Depor some problems
Andorra are in mixed form with one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five LaLiga 2 matches, although their 1-0 win at Valladolid last time out was a vital one. Carles Manso, who took over as coach in late November, has stabilised a side that was on a losing skid and, with two home defeats in a row, needs to improve their home record if they are going to pull away from the relegation zone.
Andorra will look to press the game against Depor, which will bring an interesting tactical contrast to this matchup. The home team will look to dominate possession and build up patiently, but their proactivity in the game will leave them vulnerable to Depor’s transition play and set-piece work.
The odds reflect the league positions and form of these clubs well, with Depor around 2.61, Andorra 2.79 and the draw 3.34. There’s a good argument for the draw, but the FC Andorra vs Deportivo La Coruna prediction still favors Depor to win at a shade of favorite here because of their better away record and superior attacking firepower. Both Teams to Score, however, is still a good price at 1.69 considering both clubs are strong in attack and vulnerable at the back. As for additional insights, our FC Andorra vs Deportivo La Coruna betting tips suggest that goals could be on the cards for both sides.
Min-Su Kim leads the line for Andorra with five goals in 18 LaLiga 2 games, but he has scored two of the six goals his side has managed in the last five games, so he is their main threat.
