RC Deportivo La Coruna vs UD Almeria, Segunda Division 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
RC Deportivo La Coruna vs UD Almeria — Segunda Division at Estadio Abanca-Riazor.
- RC Deportivo La Coruna 42 games · 77 pts (2026/27)
- UD Almeria 42 games · 74 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Miguel Sesma Espinosa (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Miguel Ortuno Sierra (Spain)
- Assistant 2 David Bernal Martin (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 42 | 82 |
| 2 | RC Deportivo La Coruna | 42 | 77 |
| 3 | UD Almeria | 42 | 74 |
| 4 | Malaga CF | 42 | 73 |
| 5 | UD Las Palmas | 42 | 73 |
| 6 | CD Castellon | 42 | 72 |
| 7 | Burgos CF | 42 | 72 |
| 8 | SD Eibar | 42 | 67 |
| 9 | Real Sporting de Gijon | 42 | 61 |
| 10 | Cordoba CF | 42 | 61 |
| 11 | AD Ceuta FC | 42 | 61 |
| 12 | Albacete Balompie | 42 | 59 |
| 13 | Andorra CF | 42 | 58 |
| 14 | Granada CF | 42 | 48 |
| 15 | Real Sociedad B | 42 | 47 |
| 16 | CD Leganes | 42 | 46 |
| 17 | Real Valladolid CF | 42 | 46 |
| 18 | Cadiz CF | 42 | 43 |
| 19 | CD Mirandes | 42 | 40 |
| 20 | SD Huesca | 42 | 38 |
| 21 | Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa | 42 | 37 |
| 22 | Real Zaragoza | 42 | 36 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | UD Almeria | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Feb | SD Eibar | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Jan | CD Tenerife | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Jan | Levante UD | H | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Jan | Burgos CF | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | Malaga CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | RC Deportivo La Coruna | A | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Feb | Real Oviedo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Jan | Albacete Balompie | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Jan | SD Huesca | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Jan | Cordoba CF | A | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Cadiz CF | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| RC Deportivo La Coruna | UD Almeria | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #3 |
| 77 | Points | 74 |
| 42 | Played | 42 |
| 22 / 11 / 9 | W / D / L | 22 / 8 / 12 |
| 65 | Scored | 81 |
| 44 | Conceded | 63 |
| +21 | GD | +18 |
| 1.83 | PPG | 1.76 |
| 52% | Win % | 52% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
RC Deportivo La Coruna are 2nd (77 pts). UD Almeria are 3rd (74 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — RC Deportivo La Coruna and UD Almeria get this one started.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' The 28-year-old Luis Suarez has been sensational this season — 4 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 19' The Netherlands Zakaria Eddahchouri breaks the deadlock on 19 minutes. 1-0!
- 24' RC Deportivo La Coruna are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined UD Almeria backline.
- 26' Peke doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 31' What composure from David Mella! The Spain international strokes it home. 3-0.
- 36' A quiet spell here at Estadio Abanca-Riazor. RC Deportivo La Coruna seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 41' RC Deportivo La Coruna have won 74 goals from 84 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 45' Dion Lopy was booked on 45.
- 50' The referee has no hesitation. Jose Angel is booked for RC Deportivo La Coruna — card on 50.
- 55' The home supporters are growing impatient. RC Deportivo La Coruna must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 60' Diego Villares needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 3 Yellow cards this season.
- 61' Zakaria Eddahchouri has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 61.
- 62' UD Almeria ring the changes. Nico Melamed has done his job and it is now time for Sergio Arribas to step up.
- 67' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering UD Almeria that had 160 games and scored 187 goals.
- 68' Fresh legs for UD Almeria! Alex Centelles comes on to replace Bruno Langa.
- 70' The RC Deportivo La Coruna manager makes a substitution. Zakaria Eddahchouri departs to be replaced by Barbero.
- 75' RC Deportivo La Coruna currently sit 14 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 76' The referee has no hesitation. Luis Suarez is booked for UD Almeria — card on 76.
- 80' Juan Gauto is replacing David Mella for the RC Deportivo La Coruna side.
- 84' The RC Deportivo La Coruna bench stirs into life. Mario Soriano is withdrawn and Denis Genreau gets his opportunity.
- 86' Another change for RC Deportivo La Coruna made on 86 minute. Diego Villares leaves to be changed by Diego Gomez.
- 88' UD Almeria receives a card for a hard tackle on 88.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
RC Deportivo La Coruna Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4
- 23
- 25
- 15
- 3
- 21
- 20
- 10
- 8
- 17
- 33
Bench
- 1
- 2
- 14
- 9
- 11
- 6
- 24
- 16
- 22
- 19
- 5
- 7
Coach
Alberto Casal
UD Almeria Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
12
Leo Baptistao ↓ Gonzalo Melero 62'
- 3
- 1
- 9
-
5
Lucas Robertone ↓ Arnau Puigmal 62'
-
24
Bruno Langa ↓ Alex Centelles 68'
- 6
-
7
Lazaro ↓ Marko Perovic 80'
- 18
- 21
-
10
Nico Melamed ↓ Sergio Arribas 62'
Bench
- 16
-
20
Alex Centelles ↑ 68'
- 17
- 13
-
2
Arnau Puigmal ↑ 62'
-
11
Sergio Arribas ↑ 62'
- 4
-
8
Gonzalo Melero ↑ 62'
- 23
-
36
Marko Perovic ↑ 80'
- 35
Coach
Rubí
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Peke | 1 |
| David Mella | 1 |
| Leo Baptistao | 1 |
| Edgar Gonzalez | 1 |
| Pablo Vazquez | 1 |
| Luis Suarez | 1 |
| Zakaria Eddahchouri | 1 |
Head to Head
RC Deportivo La Coruna Form
2025-02-09
RC Deportivo La Coruna
3–1
UD Almeria
W
2025-02-02
SD Eibar
0–1
RC Deportivo La Coruna
W
2025-01-29
CD Tenerife
0–0
RC Deportivo La Coruna
D
2025-01-25
RC Deportivo La Coruna
1–2
Levante UD
L
2025-01-19
Burgos CF
0–1
RC Deportivo La Coruna
W
2025-01-11
Malaga CF
1–1
RC Deportivo La Coruna
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.08
RC Deportivo La Coruna xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
UD Almeria xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: RC Deportivo La Coruna win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
RC Deportivo La Coruna or Draw
75%
Draw or UD Almeria
48%
RC Deportivo La Coruna or UD Almeria
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: RC Deportivo La Coruna win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
8.8%
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.1%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
5.3%
3 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
4.1%
0 – 0
4.1%
0 – 1
3.6%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — RC Deportivo La Coruna
| Handicap | RC Deportivo La Coruna covers | Push | UD Almeria covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 15% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 20% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 14% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
RC Deportivo La Coruna keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
UD Almeria keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.