DEPORTIVO VS EIBAR - SPAIN: LA LIGA2 MATCH PREVIEW
SPAIN: LA LIGA2 MATCH DETAILS: DEPORTIVO VS EIBAR
As Deportivo prepare to host Eibar on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 16:15, this SPAIN: La Liga2 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
DEPORTIVO PREVIEW IN SPAIN: LA LIGA2
Deportivo, currently 4th in the standings with 43 points from 26 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 19 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
EIBAR PREVIEW IN SPAIN: LA LIGA2
Eibar, sitting 11th with 35 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 12 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR DEPORTIVO VS EIBAR
Recent meetings between Deportivo and Eibar have favored Deportivo, ending in a 1-1 draw.
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Castellon, Deportivo recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Fernandez, Quagliata, Loureiro, Noubi, Altimira, Jurado, Rodriguez, Hernandez, Soriano, Mella, Eddahchouri . The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.
Eibar's last outing came against Racing Santander, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Magunagoitia, Arbilla, Amador, Moreno, Cubero, Olaetxea, Alvarez, Guruzeta, Madariaga, Corpas, Bautista. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Looking ahead, Deportivo are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Deportivo and Eibar are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR DEPORTIVO VS EIBAR
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Deportivo's fixtures have averaged 1.9 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Eibar's games average 1.5 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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