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Deportivo La Coruña's defensive discipline, conceding just 1.1 goals per game over their last ten matches, underpins this BTTS No pick. Real Sociedad's attacking options are limited by suspension and goal drought, while their defensive frailty adds risk, making a low-scoring, tight game likely.
Real Sociedad's recent wins over Deportivo and home advantage suggest a narrow 1-0 victory. Deportivo's strong defense and missing attackers limit the chance of a wider scoreline, but Sociedad's defensive frailty means the clean sheet requirement carries risk.
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Real Sociedad welcome Deportivo La Coruña to the Anoeta Stadium on Sunday, 11 October, with both sides looking to strengthen their positions in the upper half of La Liga.
Real Sociedad vs Deportivo La Coruna — bet365 Market Snapshot
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Real Sociedad look stronger on recent form, while Deportivo La Coruna remain vulnerable after weaker results.
Deportivo La Coruna carry the stronger scoring threat, but Real Sociedad must contribute for BTTS to land.
Real Sociedad carry the stronger defensive profile, while Deportivo La Coruna remain vulnerable in the likely scoreline.
Real Sociedad create more chances, leaving Deportivo La Coruna under pressure to match their attacking tempo.
Three Punchy Stats
- 13 goals conceded: Real Sociedad have struggled defensively across their opening seven league matches.
- One defeat: Deportivo have lost just once in seven La Liga fixtures since returning to the top flight.
- Three straight wins: Real Sociedad have won their last three league meetings with Deportivo, including a 5-0 victory in February 2018.
Scoring in Last 5 Matches
Recent attacking records for Real Sociedad and Deportivo La Coruna are shown below.
Clean Sheets in Last 5 Matches
Recent defensive records for Real Sociedad and Deportivo La Coruna are shown below.
Only goal difference separates the teams after seven matches. Deportivo sit seventh with 10 points, while Real Sociedad occupy eighth, setting up an intriguing contest between two sides with contrasting strengths.
Pellegrino Matarazzo's hosts arrive following a dramatic victory over Valencia, but Deportivo's impressive return to the top flight suggests this will be anything but straightforward.
Real Sociedad Seeking Greater Consistency
Real Sociedad have endured an uneven opening to the campaign, recording three wins, one draw and three defeats.
Their latest outing provided encouragement as Ander Barrenetxea struck a late winner in a thrilling 3-2 victory away to Valencia. Luka Sucic and Carlos Soler also scored, demonstrating the attacking quality available to Matarazzo.
However, defensive vulnerability remains a concern.
Sociedad have conceded 13 goals in seven league matches, compared with just nine scored. Their recent 3-0 home defeat against Atletico Madrid highlighted those weaknesses, while a 2-1 Europa League loss to Bournemouth further exposed their inconsistency.
Across their last 10 league fixtures, Sociedad have averaged 1.4 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match.
Those numbers suggest that although they possess sufficient attacking quality to trouble opponents, maintaining defensive control remains their biggest challenge.
With another European fixture against Union SG approaching, Matarazzo must also manage his squad carefully.
Deportivo Making Their Presence Felt
Deportivo have adapted impressively following promotion from the Segunda Division, losing just once in their opening seven league matches.
Antonio Hidalgo's side have collected two victories and four draws, scoring 10 goals while conceding eight.
Their resilience has been particularly evident away from home.
A memorable 3-2 victory at Villarreal demonstrated Deportivo's ability to compete against established top-flight opposition, while draws against Malaga and Getafe reinforced their competitive approach.
Their latest result was a 1-1 home draw against Real Betis, with Diego Villares finding the net.
Deportivo's broader attacking figures are encouraging. Across their last 10 league matches, they have averaged 1.5 goals from 10.3 attempts per game.
More importantly, they have conceded only 1.1 goals per match over that period, highlighting a defensive record considerably stronger than Sociedad's.
That balance could prove decisive against opponents who have struggled to protect their own penalty area.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Real Sociedad face several selection problems, particularly in defence.
Alvaro Odriozola and Jon Aramburu are unavailable through injury, while Hector Fort remains doubtful.
Striker Orri Oskarsson is suspended following his dismissal against Valencia, potentially increasing the attacking responsibility on Mikel Oyarzabal.
Although Oyarzabal is still searching for his first league goal of the campaign, his creative contribution remains important.
Barrenetxea, meanwhile, arrives with confidence following his decisive contribution at Mestalla.
Deportivo also have significant absentees.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Marc Casado and Zakaria Eddahchouri are sidelined through injury, while Noe faces a fitness assessment.
Angelino returns from suspension, providing Hidalgo with another defensive option.
Bil Nsongo is expected to lead the visitors' attack, supported by Luismi Cruz and Yeremay Hernandez.
Real Sociedad predicted XI: Remiro; Beitia, Martin, Sarr, Gomez; Herrera, Soler; Barrenetxea, Sucic, Guedes; Oyarzabal.
Deportivo predicted XI: Roman; Navarro, Gimenez, Noubi, Quagliata; Soriano, Amatucci; Cruz, Jensen, Hernandez; Nsongo.
Match Prediction: Real Sociedad 1-1 Deportivo La Coruña
Sociedad's attacking talent and home advantage make them dangerous, but Deportivo's defensive organisation and impressive away performances should not be underestimated.
The visitors have lost only once this season, while Sociedad's defensive record suggests opportunities will emerge.
A competitive encounter looks likely, with Deportivo possessing enough resilience to secure a valuable away point.
How This Market Settles
The “Both Teams To Score (No)” market requires at least one team to fail to score during 90 minutes plus stoppage time. The selection wins if the match finishes 0-0, or if either team wins while keeping a clean sheet (e.g., 1-0, 0-2, 3-0). It loses entirely if both sides find the net at least once, regardless of the final match result.
Other Opportunities In This Market
The alternative is “Both Teams To Score (Yes)”, which wins if each side scores at least one goal in normal time, removing the need to predict a winner. Alternatively, the “Match Result” market ignores the specific goal distribution and focuses solely on which team is ahead at the final whistle, trading the goal-condition requirement for picking the outright winner.
📊 Market Explainer
Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
Selection: BTTS No. Both teams must score at least once during normal time. The match winner does not matter; the selection is settled only by whether each side finds the net.
Correct Score Market
Selection: Real Sociedad vs Deportivo La Coruna 1-0. Predict the exact score at the end of 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties do not count unless the bookmaker states otherwise.
🎯 Pick 1: BTTS No @ 19/20
The Both Teams To Score (No) selection rests primarily on Deportivo La Coruña’s defensive discipline since their return to the top flight. Across their opening seven fixtures, Antonio Hidalgo’s side have conceded just eight times, maintaining a broader ten-match average of only 1.1 goals allowed per game. That organisational solidity has underpinned a run of only one defeat this season, making them a difficult side to break down, particularly when attempting to manage away fixtures.
Their defensive resistance meets a Real Sociedad attack that carries notable selection complications. While the hosts recently scored three away to Valencia, their forward options are restricted this weekend. Striker Orri Oskarsson is serving a suspension following his dismissal, and Mikel Oyarzabal remains without a league goal this campaign. Furthermore, Sociedad failed to score in their recent 3-0 home defeat against Atletico Madrid, proving they can be blunted on their own ground when faced with a structured opponent.
The clearest risk factor stems from the hosts’ own defensive vulnerability. Sociedad have conceded 13 goals in seven matches, and Deportivo demonstrated their away threat during a recent 3-2 victory at Villarreal. However, with the visitors missing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Zakaria Eddahchouri through injury, their own forward line is depleted. That mutual attacking disruption, combined with Deportivo’s strong defensive baseline and the return of Angelino from suspension, makes a tight encounter highly probable. The evidence supports the prospect of at least one side struggling to find the net over 90 minutes.
🎯 Tactical Indicators
- Deportivo La Coruña have conceded only 1.1 goals per game across their last ten league fixtures.
- Real Sociedad failed to score in their recent 3-0 home defeat to Atletico Madrid.
- Deportivo are missing key attackers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Zakaria Eddahchouri due to injury.
Risk Factor: If Deportivo's depleted attack exploits Sociedad's 1.9 goals conceded average and Sociedad also score, this pick fails.
Key Tactical Mismatch
Conceding an average of just 1.1 goals over their last 10 league fixtures. Very difficult to break down.
Striker Orri Oskarsson suspended, while Mikel Oyarzabal remains without a league goal this campaign.
⚔️ Pick 2: Real Sociedad vs Deportivo La Coruna 1-0 @ 6/1
Predicting a narrow 1-0 home victory requires balancing Real Sociedad’s historical superiority in this fixture with Deportivo La Coruña’s stubborn modern defensive structure. The hosts possess clear home advantage and have won the last three league meetings between these clubs, providing precedent that they retain enough capacity to find a breakthrough. Even without the suspended Orri Oskarsson, the presence of Ander Barrenetxea—fresh from scoring a decisive late winner at Valencia—gives Pellegrino Matarazzo’s side a credible route to securing a solitary goal.
Crucially, Deportivo’s recent defensive record explains why that breakthrough is unlikely to become a wide-margin victory. Antonio Hidalgo’s side have restricted opponents to an average of just 1.1 goals over their last ten league fixtures, conceding only eight times in seven matches this season. They have the resilience to keep the scoreline tight and avoid a heavy defeat, limiting the home side’s overall goal tally.
The requirement for a Real Sociedad clean sheet naturally carries risk, given they have conceded 13 league goals this term and average 1.9 conceded across their last ten matches. However, Deportivo’s capacity to punish that vulnerability is significantly reduced by their own personnel issues. The visitors arrive missing both Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Zakaria Eddahchouri, leaving Bil Nsongo to lead a depleted attack. If Sociedad can manage that isolated forward threat, a single goal could prove sufficient to decide this fixture, though exact-score bets remain highly fragile to any late defensive lapse.
Risk Factor: If Deportivo breach Sociedad's defense even once, the exact 1-0 score prediction fails.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Both Teams To Score (No) mean in betting?
The bet wins if at least one team fails to score during normal time, including 0-0 or any clean sheet win.
Why is BTTS No selected for this fixture?
Deportivo's strong defense and key attacking absences for both sides support a low-scoring game.
How does the Correct Score market settle?
You must predict the exact final score after 90 minutes plus stoppage; any other score loses.
Who is missing for Real Sociedad this weekend?
Orri Oskarsson is suspended; Odriozola and Aramburu are injured; Fort is doubtful.
What is Deportivo La Coruña's away form like?
Deportivo have been resilient away, including a 3-2 win at Villarreal and draws at Malaga and Getafe.
Do extra time goals count for the Both Teams To Score market?
No, only goals scored in normal time plus stoppage count towards this market.
