Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Two camps who have their sights set on snatching a top-half finish this season, Castellon will welcome Deportivo La Coruna to the Estadio SkyFi Castalia on Monday night.
Castellon
Starting with the hosts, while Castellon might have watched their four-match unbeaten run come to an abrupt end last week, Johan Plat’s side have gained plenty of plaudits since making their Segunda return this season. Opening Monday’s showdown sat within touching distance of finding a route into the top-half, Los Albinegres will also be excited to make a return to home soil here. Despite falling to a 3-1 loss at the hands of automatic promotion contenders Elche, Castellon will be excited by their recent success at the Estadio SkyFi Castalia. Last seen in front of their own supports registering a 2-1 victory against Burgos, the former Zwolle coach has seen his squad muster consecutive home wins for the first time since opening the New Year.
Castellon Team News
Dealing with yet another injury set back and not featuring over the past six weeks, Castellon will be unable to call upon one-time Newcastle star Jetro Willems on Monday night. However, after both serving respective one-match suspensions against Elche last week, the duo of Alex Calatrava and Alberto Jimenez will return to Plat’s squad.
Although Jesus de Miguel might have failed to notch a single Segunda strike since the middle of September, the 28-year-old should keep his spot leading the line. Completing a season-long loan switch from Dutch giants Feyenoord, Thomas van den Belt will start in the middle of the park.
Deportivo La Coruna
As for the visitors, while Deportivo might have eventually been forced to settle for a 1-1 stalemate at home against Cordoba last time out, La Coruna are enjoying what has been an eye-catching flurry. Getting March underway with a 2-1 victory against Real Oviedo, the Herculeans have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous seven Segunda appearances. With their recent flurry underlined by a 3-1 romp against Almeria on February 9th, Oscar Gilsanz should find the mood in his camp at a real high. Looking to claim their own respective top-half finish this season, Monday’s guests have also impressed with their success away from the Riazor. In fact, La Coruna have lost just one of their last seven Segunda showdowns on the road – a run that stems back to November 17th.
Deportivo La Coruna Team News
Not making a single appearance since opening the New Year, veteran defender Sergio Escudero will once again miss out on Monday night. However, despite failing to find any kind of stability since arriving from Basel on a loan switch, 20-year-old Juan Gauto could return to Gilsanz’s squad here.
Once again finding the net against Cordoba last week and recording a pair of goals since arriving from Dutch outfit Telstar during the January transfer window, Zakaria Eddahchouri will lead the line. Finding the net on two occasions since the start of February, former Mallorca defender Ximo Navarro will keep his spot at right-back.
Castellon vs Deportivo La Coruna Key Factors to Consider
- When Castellon and Deportivo La Coruna met for their reverse Segunda showdown on December 19th, Monday’s guests stormed their way to a sensational 5-1 romp at the Riazor.
- Deportivo have suffered just a single defeat from any of their last seven Segunda appearances on the road.
- Castellon have recorded consecutive victories at the Estadio SkyFi Castalia since returning from Spain’s festive break.
- Monday’s hosts have recorded just a single Segunda clean sheet in front of their own supporters since December 1st.
- All of the last four meetings between Castellon and Deportivo La Coruna has finished with both teams finding the net.
Conclusion
Storming their way to what was a remarkable 5-1 romp when they welcomed Castellon to the Riazor for their reverse Segunda showdown on December 19th, Deportivo will be seeking a repeat performance here. Last seen on their travels collected a 2-1 victory against Real Oviedo, LA Coruna have gained a reputation for their success on the road. It should be noted, with each of the last four consecutive meetings between Monday’s opponents finishing with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome.
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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