LiontipsLeganes vs. Athletic. Prediction (odds 4.10) and bets on the Spanish Championship match
Command Analysis
Current form
After a 2-0 defeat to Real Betis at the weekend, Leganes will return home for perhaps their toughest assignment yet. Head coach Borja Jimenez denied the club had any problems with results after their third successive goalless away trip, instead blaming a lack of creativity on his part. Jimenez faces a tough task as he hopes to inspire the team to a home win over Athletic Bilbao for the first time since 2017.
Disqualifications and injuries
Garcia, who has a knee injury, will not be able to take to the football field.
Interesting trends for betting
- Los Pepineros won the Segunda while having the eighth best home record in the league
- Leganes' new signing Renato Tapia has an excellent personal record against Athletic (three wins, one draw, one defeat)
Estimated line-up : Soriano - Lopez, Brsanac, Cisse, Cruz - de la Fuente, Garcia, Gonzalez, Guairo - Hernandez, Raba.
Current form
The second of seven games in 22 days for Athletic offers a chance to move into the top five temporarily after putting defeats to unbeaten pair Barcelona and Atletico behind them. A hard-fought 3-2 win away to Las Palmas saw three different players finish Iñaki Williams’ passes, showing their quality in front of goal. Both goals conceded followed Mikel Jaureguizar’s red card and can therefore be forgiven, especially given that long-term form suggests Leganes’ attacks will struggle to penetrate them.
Injuries and disqualifications
Simon (wrist injury), Alvarez (muscle injury) and Jaureguizar (red card) will not be able to play today.
Interesting trends for betting
- Nico Williams scored his third consecutive La Liga away goal last weekend.
- Athletic have conceded two or more goals in just three of their 14 La Liga away games against the 13 clubs that did not qualify for Europe last season
Probable lineup : Padilla - Rincon, Egueluz, Lecue, Boiro - Herrera, Canales, Olabar, Gomez - Javier, Williams.
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:1
The visitors have finished two of their last ten matches with this score.
9.55Bet Goals in both halves - no
In 2 of the last 4 matches of the hosts this type of bet took place
2.05Bet Corners: Total Under 9.5
This betting option has taken place in 3 of Leganes' last 5 matches
1.99Tip and bets
Today we expect maximum concentration in defense, and it is precisely the quality play near the opponent's goal that can ultimately bring victory. Most likely, the main events will take place in the center of the field, and everything can be decided by just one critical moment or one mistake. In addition, in four of the last five face-to-face matches, no more than two goals were scored, which is what we expect today.
Our betting tip is total under 2.5 goals and we bet on it with odds of 1.63
Bet on the outcome
Today the opponents are equal in strength and motivation, but the guests have more experience. The statistics of head-to-head meetings are approximately equal, while Leganes played very powerfully last year, which is expected from the team throughout the tournament. We assume that today the hosts will use the support of the stands and achieve an important victory over a serious opponent.
Prediction: Leganes win and we bet on it for 4.20
Bet on a penalty
Both clubs will likely compensate for their lack of technique through fouls and roughness, which will lead to an abundance of set pieces, including a penalty kick. In addition, penalties have been awarded in two of the last four matches.
Betting Tip - penalty (yes) for 2.85
