Deportivo's La Liga position, broken down
Deportivo's La Liga league position explained, with the points context.
Mid-table context
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored his 5th league goal as RC Deportivo La Coruña drew 1-1 with Getafe on 2026-09-13. This result is a fair reflection of the team's current position, 7th in the table, where the points gap to the top and bottom is still relatively small, and a look at the Deportivo club hub shows the team has been quietly gathering points.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 10 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 8 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-13 | A | Getafe | 1–1 | D |
| 2026-09-16 | H | Sevilla FC | 0–1 | L |
| 2026-09-20 | H | Real Betis | 1–1 | D |
The table has 20 teams, and being in 7th place puts RC Deportivo La Coruña squarely in the middle of the pack, with 10 points from 7 games. This position is neither here nor there, not good enough to challenge for a European spot, but not bad enough to be worried about relegation. Our predictions had the team finishing around this position, but it's still early days, and a lot can change in the coming weeks.
A quick glance at the league table shows that there are several teams clustered around the 10-point mark, and RC Deportivo La Coruña is one of them. The team's goal difference of 2 is also a decent indicator of their mid-table status, neither conceding too many nor scoring a lot. For those looking to place a bet on the team's chances, a review of Unibet might be in order, to see what odds are being offered.
Home and away form
The team's recent form has been a mixed bag, with a draw away to Getafe, a loss at home to Sevilla FC, and another draw at home to Real Betis. The home form is a worry, with only 2 points from the last 2 games, and a lot of pressure is being put on the team to perform in front of their own fans.
But the away form is a different story, with the team looking more solid and compact, and able to grind out results like the 1-1 draw with Getafe. This could be due to the fact that away from home, the team is under less pressure to dominate possession and can focus on quick counter-attacks. The Deportivo club hub has more on the team's tactics and how they're being received by the fans.
Away games a strength
RC Deportivo La Coruña's away games have been a strength so far, and the team will be looking to build on this in the coming weeks. With our predictions suggesting that the team will continue to pick up points on the road, it's possible that the away form could be the key to a successful season.
And it's not just the results that are impressive, the team's performances away from home have been solid, with the players looking more confident and assured. This could be due to the fact that the team is able to play with more freedom away from home, without the pressure of having to dominate possession.
Reliance on Aubameyang
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been the star of the show for RC Deportivo La Coruña so far, with 5 league goals and 2 assists. He's been the difference-maker in several games, and the team's reliance on him is clear. With 5 of the team's 10 goals coming from Aubameyang, it's obvious that he's the main man, and the team will be looking to him to continue scoring.
This reliance on one player can be a worry, as if Aubameyang were to get injured or have a dip in form, the team's goals would likely dry up. But for now, he's the key to RC Deportivo La Coruña's success, and the team will be looking to him to continue scoring. A review of Unibet shows that Aubameyang is one of the favorites to finish as the league's top scorer.
Aubameyang's goals have been crucial, and the team's 10 goals for the season is a decent return, but it's clear that the team needs to find more goals from other sources. With the Deportivo club hub showing that the team has been working on new tactics in training, it's possible that we'll see more goals from other players in the coming weeks.
Adama Traoré. Next game.
Mid-table context continued
The team's midfield has been a key area of focus, with Mario Soriano and Riki Rodríguez playing important roles in controlling the tempo of the game. Their ability to win the ball back and distribute it effectively has been crucial in allowing the team to transition quickly from defense to attack. This has been particularly evident in away games, where the team has looked more solid and compact, and has been able to grind out results like the 1-1 draw with Getafe.
The midfield duo has also been instrumental in providing support to the defense, helping to protect the back four and prevent opposition teams from creating scoring opportunities. This has been particularly important in games where the team has been under pressure, such as the loss to Sevilla FC, where the midfield was overrun at times. For those looking to place a bet on the team's chances, a review of Unibet might be in order, to see what odds are being offered on the team's upcoming games.
In addition to the midfield, the team's attack has also been a key area of focus, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's goals being the main source of creativity and inspiration. His ability to score important goals has been crucial in earning the team points, and his overall play has been impressive. The Deportivo club hub has more on Aubameyang's impact on the team, and how he's been able to make a difference in key games.
Home and away form in more detail
The team's home form has been a worry, with only 2 points from the last 2 games, and a lot of pressure is being put on the team to perform in front of their own fans. The loss to Sevilla FC was a particular disappointment, as the team was unable to create many scoring opportunities and was ultimately undone by a single goal. However, the draw with Real Betis was a more positive result, and showed that the team is capable of competing with stronger opponents.
In contrast, the team's away form has been more impressive, with the team looking more solid and compact, and able to grind out results like the 1-1 draw with Getafe. This could be due to the fact that away from home, the team is under less pressure to dominate possession and can focus on quick counter-attacks. Our predictions suggest that the team will continue to pick up points on the road, and it's possible that the away form could be the key to a successful season.
The team's next away game will be a crucial test of their abilities, and will provide a good indication of whether they can continue to perform well on the road. With the team's away form being such a strength, it's possible that they could pick up a surprise result, and our predictions will be worth keeping an eye on in the coming weeks.
RC Deportivo La Coruña's players will be looking to build on their recent performances, and to continue picking up points in the coming weeks. With the team's midfield and attack being such key areas of strength, it's possible that they could make a push for a higher finish in the league table. For more on the team's chances, and to get the latest odds, check out Unibet.
And then there's the goalkeeper situation.
Table, form and scoring figures from football-data.org, correct at publication.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the source of these stats?
The data comes from football-data.org, a reliable source for all things football.
How's Deportivo doing in La Liga so far?
They're sitting 7th with 10 points from 7 games, which is a decent start considering they've only conceded 8 goals.
Who's Deportivo's top scorer this season?
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is on fire with 5 goals already, making him the team's top scorer by a significant margin.