Real Madrid vs Deportivo La Coruna
Spanish La Liga
Date: Saturday, 10th December 2016,
Kick-Off at 19:45 UK
Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid.
On the contrary, Deportivo is lingering on the wrong side of the table with 13 points from 14 matches. In the last match, however, they won 5-1 against Real Sociedad, which is their first win in recent eight matches. Playing against Real Madrid at the moment should be hugely difficult for the away side.
Real Madrid has always dominated Deportivo whenever they have played. The home side has a clean sweep in terms of recent records, winning all their previous six encounters against Deportivo.
Team News: Real Madrid
Real Madrid has been incredibly unlucky when it comes to injury to their key players. Gareth Bale suffered an ankle injury in a La Liga match, which has ruled him out for a period of at least four months.
However, Real Madrid’s dressing room is elated that the midfielder Toni Kroos has come to first-team action after recovering from his broken metatarsal. The German midfielder gave a cameo in 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund in mid-week’s Champions League clash.
Striker Alvara Morata has fully recovered from his knock, and he is a key member in Zindeine Zidane’s title quest this season.
Defender Pepe could make a comeback in the team after recovering from his back injury.
French international Karim Benzema has finally shown some glimpses of best form as he scored his team’s goals against Dortmund. He likely would partner up with Real Madrid’s talisman Cristiano Ronaldo to break apart Deportivo’s defensive wall.
Real Madrid: Predicted Line-up (4-3-3)
Navas – Marcelo, Pepe, Ramos, Carvajal – Modric, Casemiro, Kroos – Vasquez, Ronaldo, Benzema
Team News: Deportivo
Gaizka Garitano’s men were stunning in last week’s 5-1 thrashing of Real Sociedad. Hence, no major changes are expected in the team that will face Real Madrid this Saturday.
Striker Florin Andone will be leading the attack for the away side after scoring twice in the last match. Charles Gil and Ryan Babel are likely to provide goal threats from the wings.
The likes of Bruno Grama and Laure will miss the match due to their hamstring and calf injuries, respectively.
Deportivo: Predicted Line-up (4-2-3-1)
Tyton – Navarro, Sidnei, Juanfran, Albentosa – Borges, Guilherme – Colak, Gil, Babel – Andone
Real Madrid vs. Deportivo: Head-to-Head
Total games: 24
Real Madrid wins: 15
Deportivo wins: 7
Draws: 2
Real Madrid vs Deportivo La Coruna: Head-to-head Stats
Real haven’t lost to Deportivo since 2008. The 11 matches during the period saw Real Madrid winning 10 times, with the only positive result for Deportivo coming in the form of a draw.
The Los Blancos are also coming on the back of 9 straight wins at home against Deportivo La Coruna in LaLiga matches. They have scored 21 goals in the last 5 of the series.
Real Madrid vs Deportivo La Coruna: Prediction
Santiago Bernabeu is not a venue that Deportivo fans want to visit. It is one of the few grounds in the country where their team have suffered some heavy thrashing in recent seasons. The things won’t be different this term as well as Deportivo have struggled to find any consistency throughout the season. Their defense is leaky as well and have conceded 11 goals in the last 5, mostly against moderate teams in the league. They will be in for any heavy hammering from a Real Madrid attack who are looking in some serious form at the moment.
Real Madrid vs Deportivo La Coruna: Prediction
First Half Asian Handicap: Real Madrid -1.5 at 2.35 (15/11)
Ronaldo to score two or more goals at 2.00 (1/1).
Both Teams to Score at 1/1 (2.00) [Top Pick].
