Match Information
Match Overview
Deportivo La Coruna host Osasuna at the Estadio Municipal de Riazor on November 2 in Regular Season - 11, a Matchday 11 fixture that sits squarely in the opening stretch of the La Liga campaign. The two sides arrive separated by a single place in the table, with Deportivo La Coruna 11th and Osasuna 12th, which gives this meeting the feel of a direct contest between mid-table neighbours.
The most telling factor is the contrasting trajectory of both teams in the league. Deportivo La Coruna have gone without a win in their last three La Liga outings: a 3-2 defeat away to Real Sociedad on October 11, a 1-1 home draw with Levante on October 16, and a 1-0 loss at Atletico Madrid on October 24. Antonio Hidalgo's side have scored in two of those three matches, but the points return of one from nine underlines how narrow the margins have been. Osasuna, under Arrasate, have also struggled for consistency, losing 5-2 at Real Betis on October 11, beating Racing Santander 2-0 at home on October 18, and then falling 2-0 away to Sevilla on October 26. Their defensive record across the last five league matches, with 14 goals conceded in total, is a notable concern.
A secondary angle is the head-to-head record at Riazor. Of the five previous meetings in the provided history that were played in La Coruna, Deportivo won three (2012, 2016 and 2018), drew one 0-0 in 2010, and lost one, a 2-1 defeat to Osasuna on December 16, 2021. Osasuna have won three of the nine listed meetings overall, with the most recent result going their way.
On availability, neither club has reported any injuries or suspensions, meaning both managers should have their full squads to choose from. That is particularly relevant for Deportivo, who have a deep attacking and midfield group to rotate if Hidalgo wants to change his approach after three winless league games.
With so little separating the sides in the standings, this fixture offers both an opportunity to pull clear of the pack or risk drifting towards the lower reaches of the table.
Predicted Lineups
Deportivo La Coruna
Leo Román; Mella, Altimira, Giménez, Loureiro, Quagliata; Soriano, Amatucci, Villares; Nsongo, Hernández
Osasuna
Aitor Fernández; Rosier, Catena, Boyomo, Bretones; Moncayola, Torró, Moi Gómez; Rubén García, Budimir, Dubasin
Team Form Analysis
Deportivo La Coruna
League Position: 11Deportivo La Coruna Form Analysis
Deportivo La Coruna's recent results show a team that has been competitive without being able to convert performances into points. In La Liga, they have lost 3-2 at Real Sociedad on October 11, drawn 1-1 at home to Levante on October 16, and lost 1-0 away to Atletico Madrid on October 24. That is one point from a possible nine, though the scorelines suggest tight contests rather than heavy defeats.
Offensively, they have scored four goals across those three league matches, an average of just over one per game. Defensively, they have conceded five in the same span, with Real Sociedad the only side to score more than once against them.
The quality of opposition matters here. Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad are established top-flight sides, so narrow defeats away from home are not unexpected. The home draw with Levante is the result that will most frustrate, given the advantage of playing at Riazor.
Outside the league, Deportivo lost 3-1 at home to FC Porto in a club friendly on October 2 and drew 2-2 away to Penafiel in another friendly on September 25. Those matches carry limited competitive weight, but they do show a side that has been involved in plenty of goals recently.
Osasuna
League Position: 12Osasuna Form Analysis
Osasuna's league form has been uneven, with one win, one draw and three defeats across their last five La Liga matches. The sole victory came at home on October 18, a 2-0 win over Racing Santander, while the draw was a 1-1 result against Rayo Vallecano at home on September 19.
The concern lies at the back. Osasuna have conceded 14 goals in those five matches, including four at Atletico Madrid on September 16, five at Real Betis on October 11, and two at Sevilla on October 26. All three heavy defeats came away from home, which stands in contrast with their home results, where they have not lost in the two matches provided.
In attack, they have scored five goals across the five games, with two of those arriving in the win over Racing Santander and two more in the defeat at Betis. Consistency in front of goal has been difficult to find, particularly on the road, where they were shut out at both Atletico Madrid and Sevilla.
The opposition faced has been demanding, with trips to Atletico Madrid, Real Betis and Sevilla all included, which helps explain some of the defensive numbers.
Head-to-Head
Deportivo La Coruna
Osasuna
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-16 | Deportivo La Coruna | 1 - 2 | Osasuna |
| 2019-04-13 | Osasuna | 2 - 1 | Deportivo La Coruna |
| 2018-11-24 | Deportivo La Coruna | 2 - 0 | Osasuna |
| 2017-04-30 | Osasuna | 2 - 2 | Deportivo La Coruna |
| 2016-12-18 | Deportivo La Coruna | 2 - 0 | Osasuna |
| 2013-01-20 | Osasuna | 2 - 1 | Deportivo La Coruna |
| 2012-08-20 | Deportivo La Coruna | 2 - 0 | Osasuna |
| 2011-03-02 | Osasuna | 0 - 0 | Deportivo La Coruna |
| 2010-10-17 | Deportivo La Coruna | 0 - 0 | Osasuna |
Memorable Matches
The head-to-head history between these sides has produced some tight and varied contests. The most recent meeting, on December 16, 2021, saw Osasuna win 2-1 at Riazor, a result that remains the visitors' most recent success in La Coruna.
A year earlier in the sequence, Osasuna also won 2-1 at home on April 13, 2019, while Deportivo had earlier taken a 2-0 victory at Riazor on November 24, 2018. That pair of results highlights how fine the margins have often been between the two clubs.
Another notable fixture was the 2-2 draw in Pamplona on April 30, 2017, one of the more open games in the history provided. Deportivo also won 2-0 at home on December 18, 2016, and again on August 20, 2012, showing a pattern of home strength at Riazor.
Earlier meetings, including the goalless draws on March 2, 2011 and October 17, 2010, were far more cagey affair
Injury Concerns
Deportivo La Coruna
Osasuna
