{"id":1479173,"date":"2026-08-14T11:15:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T10:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1479173"},"modified":"2026-08-14T11:15:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T10:15:12","slug":"deportivo-la-coruna-vs-elche-predictions-betting-tips-17-08-26","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/deportivo-la-coruna-vs-elche-predictions-betting-tips-17-08-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Deportivo vs Elche predictions and betting tips: Tight opener on Depor&#8217;s big night"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"vcsw-match-centre vcsw-match-centre--not_started\"\n             data-status=\"not_started\"\n             data-event-id=\"6a4af42cdb4cc3c9269b9014\">\n                    <div class=\"vcsw-match-centre__header\">\n            <div class=\"vcsw-match-centre__meta\">\n                <span\n                    class=\"vcsw-match-centre__datetime\"\n                    data-event-datetime=\"2026-08-17T19:00:00+00:00\"\n                    style=\"opacity:0\"\n                >\n                    17 Aug \u00b7 20:00                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"vcsw-match-centre__venue\">Estadio Abanca-Riazor \u00b7 Primera Divisi\u00f3n<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vcsw-match-centre__matchup\">\n                        <div class=\"vcsw-match-centre__team\" data-id=\"667aabb0773e0180d8f73ae6\">\n            <div class=\"vcsw-match-centre__team-logo\">\n                                    <svg class=\"vcsw-match-centre__badge-fallback\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"40\"\n                         height=\"40\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <path\n                            d=\"M12 3a1 1 0 0 1 .488.128l7 3.889A1 1 0 0 1 20 7.89v4.223a9 9 0 0 1-5.001 8.07 9 9 0 0 1-1.499.674l-.028.01a1 1 0 0 1-.944 0l-.028-.01A9 9 0 0 1 11 20.183 9 9 0 0 1 6 12.112V7.89a1 1 0 0 1 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available yet.                    <\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div id=\"vcsw-player-stats-mount\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deportivo vs Elche closes the opening weekend under the Monday-night lights at Riazor, kicking off at 8.00pm (UK time), as the promoted hosts return to La Liga against an established top-flight side.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deportivo have home advantage and a passionate crowd behind them, but Elche carry the experience of survival last season. Luke Hamilton has the best bets, our score prediction and the head-to-head record below.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vcsw-streaming-cta\" id=\"streaming_cta-1\" data-event-id=\"6a4af42cdb4cc3c9269b9014\">\n            <div class=\"vcsw-streaming-cta__card\">\n                <div class=\"vcsw-streaming-cta__content\">\n                    <div class=\"vcsw-streaming-cta__info\">\n                                                    <div class=\"vcsw-streaming-cta__logo\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sc-prod.onetwenty.media\/storage\/tv-channels\/bet365-3.svg\"\n                                    alt=\"Bet365 UK\"\n                                    class=\"vcsw-streaming-cta__logo-img\">\n                            <\/div>\n                                                <span class=\"vcsw-streaming-cta__channel\">Bet365 UK<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"vcsw-streaming-cta__event\">Deportivo de La Coru\u00f1a VS Elche<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <a href=\"\/en\/go\/bet365?q=gb-all-soa-bst-s-spo\"\n                    target=\"_blank\"\n                    rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                    class=\"vcsw-streaming-cta__button\">\n                        Watch here                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sq-ptips2-wrap\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"h-premium-tips\" class=\"wp-block-heading sq-ptips2__bar\">Premium Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"sq-ptips2__intro wp-block-paragraph\">Luke expects a tight, competitive contest, with little to separate a fired-up promoted side and a modest but experienced visitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table sq-ptips2 is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Premium Tip<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Odds<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Why we\u2019re backing it<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Both Teams to Score<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1\/1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Elche\u2019s persistent defensive fragility may collide with Deportivo\u2019s high-energy attacking rhythm at the Riazor. Elche shipped 57 goals last season, frequently showing an inability to protect their box on the road or withstand sustained pressure in wide areas. Backed by a roaring home crowd, Deportivo have the momentum and direct attacking profile to test that suspect backline from the opening whistle. The scoreline that naturally fits here is a lively 1-1 or a 2-1 result either way. The catch is both sides occasionally getting bogged down in midfield transitions and lacking elite composure in front of goal, which can turn promising openings into wasted chances. At even money, though, backing two teams with clear attacking upside and vulnerable defensive tendencies to trade blows is a very solid angle.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Yeremay Hernandez to score anytime<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">21\/10<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Yeremay operates as Deportivo\u2019s primary creative and goalscoring outlet, constantly driving into central areas from the left and carrying penalty duties. Facing an Elche side that conceded 57 goals last season and routinely leaves space behind their full-backs, his 1v1 ability and shooting volume make him the most probable home player to unlock a fragile backline. Deportivo occasionally spread their finishing opportunities across multiple runners in the box rather than funnelling everything through a single target. At 21\/10 though, backing the team\u2019s talismanic attacker to find the net against a leaky defence is a standout price for an individual threat.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button sq-ptips2-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/go\/betfred?q=gb-all-tmp-wof-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Back these tips with Betfred \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"sq-ptips2__foot wp-block-paragraph\">18+ only. Please gamble responsibly. GambleAware \u2014 gambleaware.org \u00b7 Odds correct at time of publishing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-deportivo-go-into-the-game\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Deportivo go into the game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deportivo are back in La Liga after climbing out of the Segunda, and few grounds will generate an atmosphere like Riazor for the club&#8217;s top-flight return. That energy could be worth a goal of a start on Monday night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The step up in class is significant, but Deportivo will take heart from facing an Elche side who only narrowly avoided the drop last season. Harnessing the crowd and starting on the front foot will be the plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-elche-go-into-the-game\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Elche go into the game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elche finished 15th in La Liga last season, doing just enough to stay up on 43 points despite a defence that conceded 57 goals. There is top-flight know-how in the squad, but consistency was lacking throughout the campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Away from home against a promoted side with the crowd on its side is a tricky opener, and Elche will need to be resolute early on. Keeping things tight and taking their chances is the sensible approach.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/08\/12151753\/ll6_card.jpg\" alt=\"Deportivo vs Elche: 2025-26 by the numbers\" class=\"wp-image-1479172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/08\/12151753\/ll6_card.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/08\/12151753\/ll6_card-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/08\/12151753\/ll6_card-1024x551.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/08\/12151753\/ll6_card-768x413.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/08\/12151753\/ll6_card-400x215.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/08\/12151753\/ll6_card-372x200.jpg 372w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/08\/12151753\/ll6_card-112x60.jpg 112w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/08\/12151753\/ll6_card-150x81.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/08\/12151753\/ll6_card-138x74.jpg 138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-deportivo-vs-elche-head-to-head\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deportivo vs Elche head-to-head<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Date<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Home<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Score<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Away<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">No competitive meetings in recent seasons<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These sides have not met in the league in recent seasons, with Deportivo&#8217;s spell outside the top flight keeping them apart, so there is no meaningful head-to-head record to call upon ahead of Monday&#8217;s opener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SquawkaBet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"114\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1415389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-300x33.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-768x86.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1536x171.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-400x45.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-600x67.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-538x60.jpg 538w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-150x17.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-40x4.jpg 40w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-deportivo-vs-elche-predictions-amp-betting-tips\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deportivo vs Elche predictions &amp; betting tips<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes sq-bb\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Our Prediction<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Odds &amp; Bookmaker<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Confidence<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Why We\u2019re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Both teams to score<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1\/1<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Both sides should carry a threat in an open game.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Deportivo to win or draw (Double Chance)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1\/3<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Home advantage on a huge night for the hosts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Over 1.5 goals<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4\/9<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">A cagey but not goalless contest is likely.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Draw<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">21\/10<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Little between the sides on paper.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Deportivo 1-1 Elche<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">11\/2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Our headline scoreline for an even opener.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button sq-ptips2-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/go\/betfred?q=gb-all-tmp-wof-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Back these tips with Betfred \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-deportivo-vs-elche-score-prediction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deportivo vs Elche score prediction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Riazor will be rocking for Deportivo&#8217;s return, and the hosts have the crowd to lift them, but Elche&#8217;s top-flight experience should help them weather the early storm. We expect a close, competitive contest that ends honours even. <strong>Score prediction: Deportivo 1-1 Elche.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/\"><strong>Latest football news<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football betting tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best betting sites<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/best-free-bet-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best free bet offers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/accumulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football accumulator tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <div class=\"sq-top-stories\">\n   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