Castellon take on the visitors Deportivo La Coruna in the round 31 match of Spanish LaLiga2. The match will be played on Monday, March 17th at Estadio Municipal de Castalia (Castellón de la Plana).
Castellón have had their moments in La Liga over their century-long history, but their last relegation from the top flight came all the way back in 1991. Since 2010, they have only spent one season in the Segunda, with seven campaigns at the fourth-tier level. A return to the "second floor" finally happened last spring when they won their group. The transition wasn't entirely smooth, but in January, Plat was promoted from assistant to head coach. He didn’t immediately turn things around but soon ended the losing streak and led the team on an almost perfect run—only a goalless draw against Cádiz interrupted it. Their momentum was finally halted in the last round when they stumbled against Elche, suffering a 1-3 defeat. However, their overall home form remains solid, making them a tough opponent in this fixture.
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Deportivo could afford to let a cult hero leave—no crisis in sight. The Branquiazuis, despite their legendary status, dropped to the third division a couple of years ago. Lucas Pérez, their talismanic striker, even paid his previous club to return to La Coruña and help the team earn promotion last spring. Now back in the Segunda, Deportivo have managed to hold their ground, even after Pérez left for PSV in January due to unique family circumstances. The squad has had to adapt without him, but they’ve maintained a respectable balance of wins and losses. Their latest result was a 1-1 draw with Córdoba, another sign of their stability. With enough points to stay clear of the relegation battle, the team can focus on securing a strong mid-table finish.
The two sides have met five times, with Castellón winning only once, while Deportivo have claimed victory in the other four, including all three encounters in 2024. The hosts are favored, but both sides are in decent form. A high-scoring affair seems likely—betting on "over 2.5 total goals" looks like the best option.
Prediction for the match: Over 2.5 scored goals.
