The Matchday 23 clash in La Liga between Valencia and Leganes will take place on February 9 at the Mestalla Stadium. Valencia vs. Leganes: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Valencia
Valencia claimed only their fourth win in the current La Liga season in the last round. At home, the club defeated Celta 2-1. Interestingly, this was their second consecutive home victory in the league. Between these wins, Carlos Corberan's side suffered a heavy 1-7 away defeat to Barcelona. Valencia remains in the bottom three, but the gap to the safe 17th place has been reduced to four points.
- The number "1" appeared in the final score in 9 of Valencia's last 10 matches in La Liga.
- Both teams scored in 6 of the club's last 7 La Liga matches.
- In 7 of Valencia's last 10 league games, one of the teams led 1-0 at halftime.
Predicted lineup for Valencia (4-4-2)
Giorgi Mamardashvili – Cesar Tárrega, Jose Luis Gaya, Dimitri Foulquier, Christian Mosquera – Enzo Barrenechea, Javi Guerra – Luis Rioja, Diego Lopez, Andre Almeida – Hugo Duro.
Leganes
The club from the suburbs of Madrid is just two points away from the relegation zone. The team has managed only two wins in their last nine league matches (3 draws and 4 losses). Interestingly, during this stretch, Borja Jimenez's side defeated both Barcelona and Atletico with a 1-0 scoreline. It should also be noted that Leganes has scored only 19 goals in La Liga, with only three clubs scoring fewer.
Defender Sergio Gonzalez will miss the match due to suspension, while midfielder Seydouba Cisse is out with an injury.
- No more than two goals were scored in 6 of the club's last 8 league games.
- The first half ended in a draw in five of Leganes' last league matches.
- The team has not lost in 6 of their last 8 away matches in La Liga (1 win and 5 draws).
Predicted lineup for Leganes (5-4-1)
Marko Dmitrovic – Matija Nastasic, Valentin Rosier, Juan Cruz, Sergio Gonzalez, Adria Altimira – Ivan Neyu, Seydouba Cisse, Oscar Rodriguez, Dani Raba – Munir El Haddadi.
Referee
Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez (Spain)
Matches – 10 (La Liga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 54;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.4;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 20%.
Valencia vs. Leganes: Match Prediction
Both opponents are not known for their scoring prowess. On average, both clubs score no more than one goal per game in the current championship. Due to their weak attack, the teams find themselves at the bottom of the table, fighting for survival in La Liga. I expect this match to lack goals, as both teams will aim to play cautiously in defense against a direct rival.
It's worth noting that Leganes is a formidable force on the road. Thanks to solid defense, the club has suffered only three defeats in their last 14 away league matches and conceded more than one goal only three times. However, they themselves have scored more than one goal in just 10 of their last 11 away games in La Liga. Additionally, no more than two goals were scored in the last six head-to-head meetings in La Liga.
My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
