Deportivo La Coruna 1 - 1 FT Real Betis
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
3' Bright Ede
↓ Marc Bartra ↑Diego Valentín Gómez 12'
34' ↓ Marc Casadó ↑Diego Villares
Cucho Hernández (Nelson Deossa) 43'
Cucho Hernández 45'+3
HT
↓ Nelson Deossa ↑Isco 61'
↓ Antony Matheus dos Santos ↑Facundo Bernal 62'
65' ↓ Jonathan Asp Jensen ↑Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
65' ↓ Riki Rodríguez ↑Luismi Cruz
75' ↓ Bil Nsongo ↑Adama Traoré
75' ↓ David Mella ↑Yeremay Hernández
↓ Pablo Fornals ↑Dani Ceballos 79'
↓ Marc Roca ↑Rodrigo Riquelme 79'
87' Diego Villares (Mario Soriano)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Deportivo La Coruna
Goalkeepers
Leo Román 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ximo Navarro 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
José María Giménez 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Bright Ede
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Giacomo Quagliata
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Midfielders
David Mella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Marc Casadó
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
34
Entry
Riki Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Jonathan Asp Jensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Forwards
Mario Soriano 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
57%
Pass Acc
B. Nsongo
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Álvaro Fernández 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lucas Noubi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Loureiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arnau Comas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrià Altimira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Barcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Villares 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
Adama Traoré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Peke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zakaria Eddahchouri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luismi Cruz
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
9%
Pass Acc
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Real Betis
Goalkeepers
Álvaro Vallés 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Héctor Bellerín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Bartra
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Natan
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Fran García 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Pablo Fornals
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Marc Roca 
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
66
Passes
3
Duels
Nelson Deossa 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.0
Rating
Forwards
Antony
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Cucho Hernández 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
8.1
Rating
Abde Ezzalzouli
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
37
Passes
11
Duels
BENCH
Manu González
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Junior Firpo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valentín Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Ortiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Ceballos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Riquelme
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Fidalgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovani Lo Celso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Facundo Bernal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. A. Morante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Troy Parrott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2018 | Deportivo La Coruna | 0 - 1 | Real Betis | La Liga | Estadio de Riazor |
| 09/16/2017 | Real Betis | 2 - 1 | Deportivo La Coruna | La Liga | Benito Villamarín |
| 03/08/2017 | Deportivo La Coruna | 1 - 1 | Real Betis | La Liga | Estadio de Riazor |
| 08/26/2016 | Real Betis | 0 - 0 | Deportivo La Coruna | La Liga | Benito Villamarín |
| 02/13/2016 | Deportivo La Coruna | 2 - 2 | Real Betis | La Liga | Estadio de Riazor |
| 09/24/2015 | Real Betis | 1 - 2 | Deportivo La Coruna | La Liga | Benito Villamarín |
| 04/29/2013 | Real Betis | 1 - 1 | Deportivo La Coruna | La Liga | Estadio Benito Villamarín (Sevilla) |
| 12/02/2012 | Deportivo La Coruna | 2 - 3 | Real Betis | La Liga | Estadio Municipal de Riazor (A Coruña (La Coruña)) |
02/12/2018
09/16/2017
03/08/2017
08/26/2016
02/13/2016
09/24/2015
04/29/2013
12/02/2012
Deportivo La Coruna Win
Real Betis Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +24
P: 7 GD: +9
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +30
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +14
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -12
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -9
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Villares Rescues Point for Relentless Depor at Riazor
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. A dramatic 87th-minute equaliser rewarded Deportivo's sheer attacking volume, frustrating a Real Betis side that thought they had miraculously survived the storm.
The Opening Exchange
The Stakes were remarkably high at the Estadio de Riazor as a high-flying Real Betis arrived looking to solidify their spot in the Champions League places. The visitors controlled possession in the early stages, dictating the tempo and attempting to quieten the passionate Galician crowd. Despite the hosts' energetic pressing, it was the Andalusians who drew first blood. In the 43rd minute, Nelson Deossa unlocked the defensive line, allowing Cucho Hernández to strike cleanly and silence the home support. A high Intensity finish to the half ensued, with VAR intervening in a tense card review involving the goalscorer just before the whistle, ensuring the match remained on a perilous knife-edge.
The Turning Point
Trailing by a solitary goal, Deportivo La Coruna came out swinging after the interval, turning the second half into an absolute siege. The hosts threw caution to the wind, accumulating a staggering 23 total shots and racking up 11 corners in a relentless display of attacking intent. However, they found an insurmountable wall in Álvaro Vallés. The Betis goalkeeper was in inspired form, producing six crucial saves to preserve his team's fragile advantage. The Balance of play shifted entirely towards the home side, testing the visitors' resolve minute after minute. Betis struggled to break out of their own half, relying desperately on frantic clearances as the pressure cooker environment reached boiling point.
The Final Reckoning
Just when it seemed the visitors would escape with an unlikely smash-and-grab victory, a tactical reshuffle paid off spectacularly. Diego Villares, introduced in the 34th minute, proved to be the ultimate super-sub. In the dying embers of the match, a clever ball from Mario Soriano found Villares, who finally breached Vallés' defences to spark pandemonium in the stands. This late Upset Factor moment ensured the points were shared, a result that thoroughly reflected the staggering 2.32 xG dominance of the home side. The draw keeps Deportivo firmly rooted in mid-table, while Betis will deeply rue the missed opportunity, now sitting six points adrift of the leaders.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR intervened in a potential red card incident for goalscorer Cucho Hernández right before half-time, but the upgrade was cancelled, keeping Betis at full strength.
Did Deportivo La Coruna deserve the late equalizer?
Absolutely. Deportivo dominated the attacking metrics, generating 2.32 expected goals from 23 total shots and forcing 11 corners. Their persistence heavily merited the 87th-minute breakthrough.
What does this mean for Deportivo La Coruna's season?
Securing a point against a top-four Champions League contender solidifies their mid-table status. It highlights their immense resilience and capability to challenge La Liga's elite sides.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Riazor Braces for Early European Six-Pointer
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 83/100. Tied on points and ambition, this clash will ruthlessly expose which side truly belongs in the European race.
The Setup
Both Deportivo La Coruna and Real Betis sit on nine points as they clash on September 20, 2026. The home side boast an unbeaten record and formidable attacking Form, yet their defensive frailties keep opponents alive in every match. Betis arrive with a sting in their tail, looking to snatch back momentum after dropping points recently. Playing at the Estadio Municipal de Riazor sets an intense backdrop for this encounter. A remarkably tight Balance rating confirms that separating these two on paper is nearly impossible.
Key Battle
Deportivo’s spearhead Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looks completely revitalised. He demands constant attention and ruthlessly punishes any defensive hesitation. Tasked with stopping him is Betis goalkeeper Álvaro Valles. In a fixture carrying significant Stakes, Valles must produce heroics to keep the veteran marksman at bay and preserve his team's footing in the top half.
Our Verdict
Expect a chaotic 2-2 draw. Both sides possess the firepower to exploit the other's obvious defensive gaps. Neither manager will settle for a single point, but their aggressive setups will likely force them to share the spoils in a thriller.