Deportivo La Coruna vs Elche predictions, tips and bet builder for Monday’s La Liga opener at the Riazor. Our 4.00 bet builder backs both teams to score and combines shots on target for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Fernando Nino into one acca-style wager, with both player props covered by bet365’s Sub on Play On rule.
match preview
Deportivo La Coruna are back in Spain’s top flight for the first time since 2017-18 after finishing second in Segunda last season, collecting 77 points from 42 matches with 22 wins, 11 draws and nine defeats. That left them three points clear of Almeria and five behind champions Racing Santander. The club, who famously won La Liga in 1999-2000, have had a busy summer under Antonio Hidalgo with seven signings, the most expensive of which was Leo Roman from Mallorca.
Elche ended the 2025-26 La Liga campaign in 15th position, just one point outside the relegation zone, and are now under the management of Martin Anselmi. They have made eight signings this summer, including Facundo Buonanotte on loan from Brighton, and head into the opener unbeaten in pre-season after beating Toulouse 3-0. The two sides have met 45 times previously, with 17 wins for Deportivo, 19 for Elche and nine draws, and Elche won the last meeting 4-0 in June 2025.
key stats
• Deportivo finished second in Segunda with 77 points (22W 11D 9L)
• The hosts are back in La Liga for the first time since 2017-18
• Elche finished 15th in La Liga last season, one point above the drop
• Elche are unbeaten in pre-season, including a 3-0 win over Toulouse
• Elche won the last two meetings between the sides 4-0 (2015 and 2025)
• Aubameyang is set to feature in Deportivo’s attacking line
• Sports Mole’s prediction is a 1-1 draw
prediction and reasoning
Both Teams to Score — Sports Mole’s prediction for this one is a 1-1 draw, and the ingredients fit that script. Deportivo bring Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang back to top-flight football after finishing second in Segunda last season, while Elche are unbeaten in pre-season and put three past Toulouse. The head-to-head also points to goals at both ends: Elche won the last two meetings 4-0 and 4-0, so both sides have scored in this fixture before.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang — 1+ Shots on Target — The veteran striker is set to lead the line in Deportivo’s first top-flight game since 2017-18. Even at this stage of his career he remains a constant shot-taker and the focal point of everything the home side do in the final third, while the Sub on Play On rule means an early withdrawal doesn’t void the selection.
Fernando Nino — 1+ Shots on Target — Elche’s new signing from Burgos is expected to start in the final third for the visitors. At 25 and fresh off a move, Nino will be eager to make an impression on his La Liga debut, and against a promoted side’s defence he should get his attempts away. The Sub on Play On rule covers him even if he comes off the bench.
team news & predicted line-ups
Deportivo need to check on teenage midfielder Noe Carrillo after an ankle injury earlier this week, but are otherwise in strong shape. New signings are expected throughout the XI, including Angelino on loan from Roma at left-back and Leo Roman in goal, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leading the line and Bright Ede and Lorenzo Amatucci also involved. Possible XI: Roman; Navarro, Ede, Noubi, Angelino; Amatucci, Soriano, Villares; Cruz; Nsongo, Aubameyang.
Elche are without injured pair Yago Santiago and Grady Diangana. Fer Nino arrives from Burgos and is expected to start in the final third, with Gonzalo Villar and Victor Chust set for debuts. Facundo Buonanotte is likely to begin on the bench, while David Affengruber starts in the middle of the defence. Possible XI: Dituro; Chust, Bigas, Affengruber; Sangare, Villar, Aguado, Valera; Houary, Nino, Cepeda.
faq
When is Deportivo La Coruna vs Elche? The La Liga match kicks off at 20:00 UK time on Monday 17 August 2026.
Where is Deportivo La Coruna vs Elche being played? At the Riazor stadium in A Coruna, the home of Deportivo La Coruna.
What TV channel is Deportivo La Coruna vs Elche on? UK broadcast details for the La Liga opener are expected to be confirmed closer to kickoff.
What are the odds for Deportivo La Coruna vs Elche? Our 4.00 bet builder combines both teams to score with shots on target for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Fernando Nino.
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