Deportivo La Coruna vs Valencia — Tips & Analysis

Under 2.25: Valencia have not scored a goal in La Liga this season. They tied 0-0 with Celta Vigo and lost 0-1 to Real Betis, so one end of this game looks close to shut. Deportivo are hard to beat at Riazor. They have lost once in their last seven home games, and across their last 13 they let in less than a goal a game. Their games are quiet ones, with just over 2 goals in total on average. Valencia travel with seven players ruled out, including both first choice full backs. A patched up back line usually drops deeper and plays safer, not more openly. Their games have also had just over 2 goals in total across their last 13. Both teams have had 2 goals or fewer in 9 of their last 13 games. Put a promoted side that grinds results out against a team that cannot find the net, and goals are hard to see. A 1-0 home win is the likeliest score here, and that is the kind of game we want. The honest risk is history. These two have averaged almost 3 goals across their last 12 meetings, so the past is busier than the current form. An early goal would also force Valencia to come out and chase. We still expect a tight, low scoring night.