Recent Form and Team News
UD Las Palmas is coming off a resilient 1-1 draw against CA Osasuna, showcasing their fighting spirit despite being reduced to ten men. The debut of French defender Andy Pelmard has added depth to their defense, and the team is looking to bounce back from a tough January that included a heavy defeat to Real Madrid. The potential departure of key player Alberto Moleiro looms, but the team remains focused on improving their form.
RC Deportivo La Coruna, on the other hand, is battling relegation in LaLiga 2. The club has decided to retain their star winger Yeremay Hernandez despite interest from top clubs, signaling their commitment to stability. However, their recent form has been shaky, with a mix of draws and losses, and they are currently on a three-match losing streak in the league.
Head-to-Head and Historical Context
Historically, RC Deportivo La Coruna has had the upper hand in this fixture, especially when playing away at Las Palmas, winning six of the last ten encounters. However, Las Palmas has shown better form in recent meetings, losing just one of their last five matches against Deportivo. The most common result between these two teams is a 0-1 victory for Deportivo, but Las Palmas has been strong at home recently, unbeaten in their last six home matches.
Statistical Insights and Predictions
Las Palmas scores 30% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes, while Deportivo tends to score late, with 28% of their goals coming in the final 15 minutes. Las Palmas averages 1.19 goals at home, while Deportivo averages 1.69 goals away. The average number of goals in their meetings is 2.2, suggesting a potentially high-scoring affair.
Given Las Palmas' recent resilience and home form, coupled with Deportivo's struggles and losing streak, I predict a home victory for Las Palmas. However, both teams are likely to score, considering their scoring patterns and defensive vulnerabilities.