Four Points Separate Getafe and Deportivo La Coruna at the Coliseum

A four-point gap shapes the contest

Getafe welcome Deportivo La Coruna to the Coliseum on Sunday, September 13, with the visitors four points higher in the La Liga table. Deportivo sit sixth with eight points from four matches, while Getafe are 15th on four points. Barcelona lead with 12 points, leaving Deportivo four points from the summit and Getafe eight adrift.

That difference may influence the game’s risk levels. Getafe have an opportunity to reduce the gap and move away from the lower part of the table, while Deportivo can protect an unbeaten start and remain close to the leaders. The standings suggest Getafe need a stronger return, but Deportivo have more room to manage the contest without chasing an immediate recovery.

Contrasting form and home-away records

Getafe’s most recent four results read loss, win, loss, draw. Their home record offers a firmer platform: one win and one draw from two matches, with two goals scored, one conceded and one clean sheet. Their home scoring average is 1.00, while they have allowed 0.50 goals per game at the Coliseum.

Deportivo arrive with draw, draw, win, win as their most recent sequence, giving them a clear momentum advantage on the available form line. Away from home, they have also won once and drawn once. They have scored four goals on the road, averaging 2.00 per game, but conceded three and kept no clean sheets. That combination points to an away side capable of creating chances while leaving openings.

Formation choices and the main threat

Getafe have used the 3-5-2 twice, with the 4-4-2 and 5-3-2 each appearing once. The variation could allow them to adjust between an extra central defender and a more balanced four-player shape. Deportivo have used the 4-2-3-1 twice and the 4-4-2 twice, giving them two established options rather than one dominant system.

P. Aubameyang is the clearest attacking reference in the supplied scorer data. The Deportivo forward has four goals and two assists in four appearances, so Getafe’s defensive plan will need to account for both his finishing and his contribution to teammates. He carries the visitors’ most direct statistical goal threat, while Getafe’s home numbers suggest their attack may need to be efficient rather than expansive.

Availability could alter the balance

Getafe have several confirmed absences: A. Abqar is out with a muscle injury, Juanmi is unavailable through injury, Kiko Femenia has a hamstring injury, Z. Romero is suspended after a red card, and C. Uche has a knee injury. Francho is questionable with an injury. These losses reduce selection options and could encourage Getafe to rely on a more cautious structure.

Deportivo have J. Asp and N. Carrillo listed as questionable, both through injury. If either is unavailable, their options around the 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2 may narrow. With Deportivo’s away scoring rate and Aubameyang’s output, the visitors look better placed to create the decisive moments.

Prediction

Getafe 1-2 Deportivo La Coruna. Deportivo’s unbeaten form, stronger table position and Aubameyang’s four-goal contribution outweigh Getafe’s solid home defensive record.