Deportivo La Coruna's Home Fortress
RC Deportivo La Coruna enters this fixture with a formidable home record, having not lost in their last eight home matches in LaLiga 2. Their current form is impressive, riding a seven-match winning streak and remaining unbeaten in their last eight games overall. This consistency is largely attributed to their attacking prowess, led by the dynamic Yeremay Hernandez, who has been a standout performer with eight goals and three assists this season. Despite transfer speculation, Hernandez remains committed to Deportivo, a decision that underscores the club's ambition to stabilize their position in the league.
Real Sociedad B's Away Struggles
In stark contrast, Real Sociedad San Sebastian B has struggled significantly on the road, losing their last eight away matches. Their away form has been a major concern, with the team failing to score in four of their eight away fixtures. This lack of offensive output is compounded by their defensive vulnerabilities, which have been exploited by opponents. Despite the potential of players like Peru Rodríguez and Arkaitz Mariezkurrena, the team has yet to translate their home form into away success.
Tactical Breakdown
From a tactical standpoint, Deportivo La Coruna's ability to score late in matches—29% of their goals come between the 76th and 90th minutes—could prove decisive against a Sociedad B side that concedes frequently in the same period. Deportivo's home strategy often involves maintaining a solid defensive structure while exploiting the flanks through Hernandez's pace and creativity. Real Sociedad B, under coach Ion Ansotegi, will need to address their defensive frailties and find a way to break down Deportivo's organized defense if they hope to secure any points.
Prediction
Given the contrasting forms and the home advantage for Deportivo La Coruna, the prediction leans heavily towards a home victory. Deportivo's robust home performances and Real Sociedad B's away struggles suggest a likely outcome where Deportivo secures a win without conceding. The tactical discipline and attacking threat of Deportivo, combined with Real Sociedad B's inability to score away, make a clean sheet for the home side a strong possibility.