What is the prediction for the football match between Espanyol and Deportivo La Coruna?
Our prediction for the Espanyol–Deportivo La Coruna match is: over 1.5 goals.
Other OPWIN picks
Espanyol to win (41% confidence); Deportivo La Coruna to win or draw (71% confidence); both teams to score: yes (62% confidence)
Espanyol
Across the 5 most recent finished matches with available data, Espanyol scored an average of 0.80 goals and conceded 1.40 per match.
Deportivo La Coruna
Across the 5 most recent finished matches with available data, Deportivo La Coruna scored an average of 1.20 goals and conceded 1.40 per match.
How the recent evidence fits the pick
Across the available samples, Espanyol and Deportivo La Coruna average 2.00 goals scored per match combined. That recent scoring pace aligns with Over 1.5.
Players to watch
Across 5 recent recorded appearances, Bryan Zaragoza contributed 1 goal(s) and 1 assist(s). Available ratings average 6.77/10 across 5 rated appearances. Across 5 recent recorded appearances, Mario Soriano contributed 2 goal(s) and 1 assist(s). Available ratings average 7.52/10 across 5 rated appearances.
Tactical matchup and recent shapes
The current record lists Manolo González as coach of Espanyol. The latest recorded formations are Espanyol in 4-2-3-1 (Oct 30, 2026) and Deportivo La Coruna in 4-4-2 (Nov 2, 2026). Across 8 recent matches with possession and shot data, Espanyol averaged 45.0% possession and 11.9 shots per match (3.1 on target), a a lower-possession profile that still produces shots profile. Across 8 matches, Deportivo La Coruna averaged 51.1% possession and 14.1 shots (5.0 on target), a high shot volume profile. The recorded numbers do not show a pronounced gap in possession or shot volume.
Home and away performance
In 3 recent home matches, Espanyol recorded 0 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses, averaging 0.33 points, 0.67 goals scored and 1.67 conceded per match. Away from home, Deportivo La Coruna recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses in 4 matches, averaging 1.00 points, 1.50 goals scored and 1.75 conceded per match. The away side’s recent road record compares favourably with the home side’s home record.
This La Liga fixture takes place at RCDE Stadium (Cornella).
Espanyol's recent home record is weaker than its away record: 2 defeats in 3 home matches, averaging 0.3 points per home match compared with 1.2 away.
This OPWIN expert read combines the existing model pick with recorded football evidence. Match outcomes remain uncertain.