Villarreal welcome Deportivo La Coruña to Estadio de la Cerámica on Saturday 5 September 2026 (21:00 CEST). Gerard Moreno leads the Yellow Submarine; Aubameyang and Patiño arrive after Deportivo beat Valencia 2–1 at Riazor in Jornada 3.
Villarreal: team news & Jornada 3 form
Villarreal's 4-3-3 relies on Gerard Moreno linking midfield to the front line. Home at La Cerámica is where Unai Emery's project builds momentum — expect territorial dominance against promoted opposition.
Villarreal Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-3-3
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Deportivo: team news & Jornada 3 form
Deportivo travel with Aubameyang as the focal striker and Patiño pulling strings from deep. The 2–1 Jornada 3 win over Valencia builds belief; away at Villarreal is a realistic chance for points if Aubameyang is clinical.
Tactical battle
Villarreal's structured possession vs Deportivo's direct transitions through Aubameyang — Patiño vs Villarreal's double pivot is the key midfield battle.
Prediction & fantasy picks
- Gerard Moreno (Villarreal, FWD): primary home attacking outlet.
- Aubameyang (Deportivo, FWD): premium differential on the break.
- Charlie Patiño (Deportivo, MID): creative hub from deep.
- Predictor: Villarreal 2–1 Deportivo.
Prediction
Villarreal's home quality edges it. Prediction: Villarreal 2–1 Deportivo.