Riazor hosts Deportivo La Coruña vs Valencia on Saturday 30 August 2026 (17:30 CEST). Aubameyang leads Deportivo's line; Valencia reply with Hugo Duro and Pepelu in a Galician–Valencian clash with plenty of atmosphere.
Deportivo: form and fitness
Deportivo's attack revolves around Aubameyang and Patiño pulling strings in midfield. Angeliño offers width from left-back; home support at Riazor drives an aggressive start.
Deportivo Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-4-2
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Valencia: form and fitness
Carlos Corberán's Valencia use Gayà's overlapping runs and Duro's hold-up play. Mestalla form translates inconsistently away, but Duro remains the primary goal threat.
Key battle
Deportivo's direct transitions through Aubameyang vs Valencia's structured mid-block — Pepelu vs Patiño shapes the game in the centre.
Fantasy angle
- Aubameyang (Deportivo, FWD): premium anytime scorer at home.
- Hugo Duro (Valencia, FWD): main goal threat on the road.
- Charlie Patiño (Deportivo, MID): still pulling the strings from deep.
- Predictor: Deportivo 2–1 Valencia.
Score prediction
Home passion edges a tight clash. Prediction: Deportivo 2–1 Valencia.