Deportivo La Coruña sit level on 10 points with Real Sociedad after a strong return to La Liga. Both sides arrive at Anoeta without key players, with Aubameyang ruled out for Depor.

Problems at Right-Back for Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad went into the international break on a high, with Ander Barrenetxea scoring a 91st-minute winner away to Valencia. That secured a third win of the season for Pellegrino Matarazzo’s side, but they will need to make changes this weekend.

The Basques have lost their regular right-back Jon Aramburu to an injury. His natural replacement Héctor Fort is also dealing with a fitness problem, so 22-year-old Luken Beitia may need to fill in.

Álvaro Odriozola is a long-term absentee, while Orri Steinn Óskarsson’s suspension makes Mikel Oyarzabal the obvious choice up front. The Spain international is yet to score in seven league outings this season, but he did net for his country in the Nations League.

Real Sociedad predicted lineup vs Deportivo La Coruña (4-3-3): Remiro; Beitia, Sarr, Martín, Gómez; Herrera, Soler, Šučić; Barrenetxea, Oyarzabal, Guedes.

Deportivo La Coruña Hit by Double Injury Blow

A busy summer in the transfer market has helped Deportivo La Coruña kick on since promotion. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was one of their marquee signings, and the Gabonese forward has already registered five goals and two assists in seven appearances.

However, Aubameyang is now set for a stint on the sidelines following a knee injury. Marc Casadó is also unavailable after fracturing his collarbone in the 1-1 draw against Betis last time out. That leaves Antonio Hidalgo without two key players.

Zakaria Eddahchouri and Noé Carrillo are additional doubts for the Galicians. Bil Nsongo should lead the line in Aubameyang’s absence, but he’s yet to score in seven appearances.

Deportivo La Coruña predicted lineup vs Real Sociedad (4-2-3-1): Román; Navarro, Noubi, Giménez, Quagliata; Amatucci, Soriano; Cruz, Asp Jensen, Y. Hernández; Nsongo.

Real Sociedad vs Deportivo La Coruña Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Over 2 goals
  • Odds: 1.35 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Real Sociedad 2-1 Deportivo La Coruña
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 5HP72

Key stats:

  • Six of Deportivo La Coruña’s seven games this season have produced two or more goals.
  • The clubs’ two La Liga meetings in 2017/18 produced 11 goals.
  • Real Sociedad’s league matches this term are averaging 3.14 goals per 90 minutes.

Both coaches favour attacking football, so expect an open game. Depor average 1.67 goals per away match and are yet to keep a clean sheet since returning to the top flight.

Real Sociedad’s last three matches produced 13 goals, and they have kept one clean sheet in eight outings. The main risk is a cagey 1-0, but a two-goal game still returns the stake, making over 2 goals a safe pick at 1.35.

Real Sociedad vs Deportivo La Coruña Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Real Sociedad to lead at half-time
  • Odds: 2.2 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: AVQ72

Real Sociedad have not conceded in the first half of any of their previous four league fixtures. They have been in front at the interval in two of their last three La Liga outings.

Given those trends, backing the home team to be in front at half-time offers value at odds of 2.2. They will benefit from the absence of Aubameyang, who has netted 50% of Depor’s goals.

Verdict: Over 2 goals (1.35) — Real Sociedad 2-1 Deportivo La Coruña.