Villarreal is set to face Deportivo on September 6 at La Cerámica, looking for their first win of the La Liga season. The home team has struggled in the opening three matches, managing only two points, while Deportivo has been impressive, remaining unbeaten with five points.

Villarreal’s start to the season has been disappointing, with two draws and a loss. They drew 2-2 against Racing and Atletico Madrid but suffered a 0-1 defeat to Alavés. This match against Deportivo marks their first home game of the season, and it is crucial for them to break their winless streak.

Under the guidance of coach Inigo Perez, Villarreal has a strong attacking lineup featuring players like Georges Mikautadze, Gerard Moreno, and Ayoze Pérez. However, they have struggled to convert their attacking potential into results, particularly against well-organized defenses.

On the other hand, Deportivo, newly promoted to La Liga after eight years, has made a solid start, recently defeating Valencia 3-1. They have shown resilience and confidence, especially with experienced players like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leading the attack. Deportivo has also bolstered their squad with two significant signings just before the transfer deadline, adding depth and quality to their team.

The historical head-to-head record between the two teams is quite balanced, with Villarreal winning 10 of their last 25 encounters, while Deportivo has 9 wins. Villarreal has scored 25 goals against Deportivo's 27 in these matches.

In terms of team news, Villarreal will be without defender Sergi Cardona, who is training separately, and Juan Foyth, who is recovering from a knee injury. Deportivo, meanwhile, will miss defender Adrià Altimira due to suspension and Adama Traoré and Noé Carrillo due to injuries.

This match is pivotal for Villarreal as they prepare for a challenging schedule ahead, including a Champions League match against Dortmund shortly after. They will need to capitalize on their home advantage to secure all three points against a confident Deportivo side.