Espanyol vs Deportivo Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 7 November 2026
🔊 Espanyol have had one of the wildest weeks of their season: they were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by a fourth-division club, sacked their manager and then unexpectedly beat Villarreal. Eder Sarabia now faces his first home match at the RCDE, though he will have to manage from the stands due to a suspension. Their opponents are Deportivo, who are three points ahead of the hosts and looking to establish themselves in the top half of La Liga.
Espanyol have not played Deportivo La Coruna in eight years.
📊 The sides have met 24 times. Espanyol have won 11 matches, Deportivo La Coruna have won seven, and the other six ended in draws. The average is 2.2 goals per match.
The sides last met in February 2018, when the match ended in a 0-0 draw.
Head-to-head statistics Espanyol - Deportivo
Espanyol: Victory After Manager’s Departure
Espanyol sit 14th with 11 points after 11 rounds. Three wins, two draws and six defeats represent a difficult start for a club that had hoped for a comfortable mid-table season. The Catalans have won just 1 of their 5 home matches. The turning point was their cup exit against Sestao River (3-4). Defeat to a fourth-division side cost Manolo González his job. But a few days later, Espanyol unexpectedly beat Villarreal (1-0).
Interim coach Sergio García led the hosts to victory in the 11th round. Eder Sarabia has now taken charge and wants to retain the strengths of the previous approach while gradually introducing his own ideas. But the changes are only just beginning. According to the new coach, the players need to regain their confidence and improve their understanding on the pitch, and the process will take time. The match against Deportivo will be the first serious test of his approach.
Match Results: Espanyol
Deportivo: More Draws Than Wins
Deportivo have returned to La Liga and sit eighth after 11 rounds. The Galicians have 14 points from three wins, five draws and three defeats. That is a respectable position for a team who were playing in the second division not long ago. But behind that apparent stability lies a problem: Deportivo too rarely turn promising performances into wins.
Antonio Hidalgo is gradually restoring the attack’s former sharpness. The return of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after several weeks out was significant. The Gabonese forward appeared against Osasuna and was involved in the move that led to the winning goal. Defensive problems remain, however. Deportivo have not kept a clean sheet in 11 rounds. The Galicians regularly create chances, but in almost every match they have to make up for mistakes at the back.
Match Results: Deportivo La Coruna
Latest news
Espanyol
❌ Roger Hinojo is suspended after accumulating too many yellow cards. Enrique Garcia and Jofre Carreras are injured. Urko Gonzalez and Clemens Riedel are doubtful.
Deportivo La Coruna
🚑 Bright Ede will miss the match through injury. Marc Casado and Zakaria Eddahchouri are recovering.
Total Goals Prediction
Espanyol have scored 13 goals and conceded 14 in 11 rounds. Both teams scored in 7 of Espanyol’s 11 matches, with the hosts themselves failing to score only once. Deportivo have scored 15, conceded 14, and both teams have scored in 9 of their 11 league matches. The Galicians have yet to keep a clean sheet.
At home, Espanyol have scored in 4 of 5 matches, while Deportivo have scored in 4 of 5 away games. Aubameyang’s return gives the visitors more options up front, while the change of coach should encourage the hosts to play more actively in front of their own fans. However, both sides still have defensive problems to address. Even so, neither side is likely to go without scoring. Bet: Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.80*.
Corners Prediction
Espanyol rarely win a high number of corners. This season, the Barcelona side have averaged around 3.3 corners per match, and they have taken more than four in only two of their last 14 games.
Deportivo make more use of set pieces and average around 5.4 corners per match. The Galician side are capable of keeping possession for long spells, forcing their opponents to defend near their own penalty area. That is an additional problem for Espanyol. After a change of manager, the team are unlikely to start dominating possession straight away and regularly work attacks into crossing positions. Our pick: Espanyol Team Total Corners - Under 5.5 at 1.80*.
Yellow Cards Prediction
Espanyol are one of the most foul-prone teams in the current league season. Over 11 rounds, their players have received 35 yellow cards. Deportivo have picked up just 19 bookings over the same period. The difference is also evident in the number of fouls committed: the hosts have committed 175 to the visitors’ 128.
A change of manager does not mean the hosts will immediately overcome their disciplinary problems. What is more, an emotional home match after a run of poor results could add to the tension. Deportivo rarely receive many bookings, preferring to compete for the ball without constantly committing fouls. The hosts, meanwhile, regularly have to stop opposition attacks with fouls. We’re backing Espanyol to receive more yellow cards than Deportivo.
*The odds are approximate and may vary between bookmakers.
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
Espanyol received an emotional lift after changing manager and responded with a win over Villarreal. But one good match is not enough to say they have overcome the crisis. Deportivo are higher in the table, lose less often and are gradually welcoming back key players. The Galician side are capable of taking points away from Barcelona if the hosts again struggle in attack.
Both teams have reason to expect goals. Espanyol regularly create chances going forward, while Deportivo have yet to keep a clean sheet. The visitors have no intention of sitting back either. Predicted score: 1-1. Main bet: Deportivo not to lose.
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