Our prediction
Key factors behind our tip
Deportivo La Coruña are marginally favoured at 2.73 (about 37% implied) versus Valencia at 2.89 (about 35%), a very small home edge.
The draw is priced at 3.3, roughly 30% implied probability, reflecting how evenly the market rates the two sides.
The recommended Under 2.5 goals pick at 1.67 sits at around 59% implied confidence, pointing to expectations of a contained scoreline.
No selection cleared the value threshold, and the model's edge on the Under is slightly negative at -1.52%, so no strong pricing advantage is present.
Team form
Best odds across bookmakers
| Bookmaker | 1 · DLC | X | 2 · VAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.71 | 3.23 | 2.97 |
| Betfair | 2.64 | 3.10 | 3.05 |
| Marathon Bet | 2.67 | 3.18 | 2.92 |
| Unibet (NL) | 2.55 | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Matchbook | 2.64 | 3.05 | 3.05 |
| BetOnline.ag | 2.65 | 3.03 | 3.05 |
Prices as of our last refresh, best price per outcome highlighted. Books are ordered by margin — the sharpest price-setters first — not alphabetically.
Deportivo La Coruña vs Valencia: match preview
This La Liga meeting between Deportivo La Coruña and Valencia is priced as one of the tightest calls on the board. Deportivo sit as narrow home favourites at 2.73, which translates to an implied probability of around 37%, while Valencia are close behind at 2.89, or roughly 35%. The draw is quoted at 3.3, about 30% in probability terms, underlining how balanced the market sees this contest. With so little separating the two sides on price, the match-result market offers no obvious edge. Our model instead leans towards the goals market, recommending Under 2.5 goals at 1.67, carrying a market-implied confidence of around 59%. It is worth noting the value edge here is marginally negative at -1.52%, so this is more a read on likely game flow than a clear pricing inefficiency. As always, treat the numbers as a guide rather than a certainty and stake within your means.
Verdict: The suggested play is Under 2.5 goals at 1.67, reflecting an even, tightly priced fixture that may stay low-scoring. With a negative value edge and around 59% implied confidence, this is a moderate-risk lean rather than a standout bet, so stake accordingly.
Upcoming La Liga fixtures
All La Liga tips →| Kick-off (UTC) | Match | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 17:30 | CA Osasuna v Levante | 1.98 | 3.60 | 4.71 |
| 24 Aug 19:30 | Málaga v Deportivo La Coruña | 2.44 | 3.20 | 3.60 |
| 25 Aug 19:00 | Valencia v Real Betis | 2.98 | 3.43 | 2.67 |
| 26 Aug 19:00 | Real Madrid v Real Sociedad | 1.39 | 5.90 | 9.20 |
| 27 Aug 18:30 | Celta Vigo v CA Osasuna | 2.07 | 3.59 | 4.30 |
| 27 Aug 19:00 | Barcelona v Athletic Bilbao | 1.37 | 6.00 | 9.40 |
| 28 Aug 17:00 | Real Racing Club de Santander v Elche CF | 2.26 | 3.70 | 3.55 |
| 28 Aug 19:30 | Alavés v Villarreal | 3.20 | 3.66 | 2.40 |
Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.
Primera Division standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sevilla FC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| 2 | Alavés | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 4 |
| 3 | Atleti | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| 4 | Barça | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 3 |
| 5 | Espanyol | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 6 | Real Madrid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 7 | Real Betis | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 8 | Getafe | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 |
| 9 | Villarreal | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 | Deportivo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Celta | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Valencia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Santander | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 15 | Elche | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -5 | 1 |
| 16 | Osasuna | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Real Sociedad | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 18 | Athletic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 19 | Málaga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 20 | Levante | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
Standings & historical results via football-data.org, refreshed daily. Before a new season's opening round this shows the previous season's final table.
Match FAQ
Our tip is Over 2.5 goals at odds of 2.38, with a 41% confidence rating.
Deportivo La Coruña are slight favourites at 2.73, or about 37% implied probability. Valencia are only just behind at 2.89 (around 35%), so the market sees this as close to a toss-up.
The draw is priced at 3.3 with 1xBet, which equates to roughly a 30% implied probability. That reflects the balanced nature of the match on paper.
No selection cleared our value threshold, and the recommended Under 2.5 goals at 1.67 actually carries a slightly negative edge of -1.52%. It is offered as a game-flow read rather than a clear value opportunity.
Deportivo La Coruña vs Valencia takes place Sun · 17:30 in the La Liga.