Leganés vs Villarreal: betting odds 22 Dec 2024

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