Deportivo La Coruña vs Valencia prediction 30.08.2026 | La Liga

Deportivo return to Riazor after earning a 1:1 draw against fellow promoted side Málaga at La Rosaleda on Monday.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang fired the visitors into a 22nd-minute lead before Chupe converted a second-half penalty to secure a share of the spoils.

Antonio Hidalgo’s side came under sustained pressure during the second half, but goalkeeper Leo Román made some crucial saves to preserve Deportivo’s unbeaten start to their first La Liga top flight campaign since 2018.

Deportivo also drew 1:1 against Elche in their opening fixture. Like the Malaga draw, veteran forward Aubameyang opened the scoring before Marc Aguado’s second-half equaliser.

Low-scoring outcomes have been frequent in recent weeks. All but one of Deportivo’s last eight games finished with under 2.5 goals scored.

Head coach Hidalgo has a strong squad available this week. Noé Carrillo is the only confirmed absentee for the hosts. 

David Mella and Diego Villares are among those pushing to return to the starting lineup.

Former Arsenal forward Aubameyang should continue at the spearhead of the attack after scoring both of Deportivo’s league goals this season.

Valencia travel to Galicia after a disappointing 1:0 home defeat against Real Betis on Tuesday.

Carlos Corberán’s side competed well in an even contest but ended empty-handed following Pablo García's 83rd-minute winner.

Valencia were guilty of failing to make the most of their opportunities with 16 efforts producing only three on target.

Los Che were also held to a goalless draw by Celta Vigo in their opening match and have now failed to score in their first two fixtures.

The away side have been unable to find much winning form this summer. Valencia failed to win any of their last five games, including their final three pre-season warm-up fixtures. Over a longer period, they won just two of nine matches since the start of July.

Head coach Corberán could make changes to his attacking selection after another ineffective performance. Umar Sadiq, Luis Rioja and Filip Ugrinić are pushing for recalls after appearing from the bench against Betis.

José Copete, Justin de Haas, Diego López, Alberto Marí and Sergi Canós are expected to miss out with various injury issues.