The Matchday 18 clash in La Liga between Leganes and Villarreal will take place on December 22 at the Butarque Stadium. Leganes vs. Villarreal: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Alejandro Muniz Ruiz (Spain)
Matches – 9 (La Liga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 33;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 33%.
Predicted lineups for Leganes vs. Villarreal
Leganes (4-4-2): Ivan Cuellar – Roberto Rosales, Kenneth Omeruo, Dimitrios Siovas, Jonathan Silva – Recio, Ruben Perez, Oscar Rodriguez, Kevin Rodrigues – Martin Braithwaite, Guido Carrillo.
Villarreal (4-2-3-1): Sergio Asenjo – Mario Gaspar, Raul Albiol, Pau Torres, Alberto Moreno – Vicente Iborra, Manu Trigueros – Samuel Chukwueze, Santi Cazorla, Moi Gomez – Gerard Moreno.
Leganes
Leganes has been struggling in the current La Liga season, sitting near the bottom of the table. They managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Real Betis in their last home game, showing some resilience in defense. However, scoring remains a significant issue for the team, with only 12 goals in 17 matches. To escape the relegation zone, Leganes needs to capitalize on their home advantage and improve their offensive play.
- Leganes has not lost in regular time in 3 of their last 4 home matches in La Liga (1 win, 2 draws).
- The team has not conceded more than one goal in 90 minutes in their last five home games in this competition.
- The scoreline has included the number "1" at the end of regular time in 4 of Leganes' last 6 home matches in La Liga.
Villarreal
Villarreal is enjoying a strong campaign, currently in the top half of the table. They recorded a convincing 3-0 victory against Espanyol in their last away fixture, displaying solid attacking prowess. The team is aiming for a European spot and needs to maintain consistency in their performances. Villarreal's away form has been impressive, with the team scoring in every away match this season.
- Villarreal has not won in regular time in their last three away matches in La Liga (2 draws, 1 loss).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Villarreal's last 7 away games in this competition.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 4 of Villarreal's last 6 away matches in La Liga.
Leganes vs. Villarreal: Match Prediction
Leganes, despite their struggles, have managed to put up a fight at home, particularly in defense. They will look to frustrate Villarreal with a compact setup, hoping to snatch a point or more. On the other hand, Villarreal, with their attacking quality, will aim to break down Leganes' defense and secure a crucial victory on the road. Considering both teams' current form and tendencies, this match might not produce many goals.
My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
