Cartagena vs Leganes: Spanish Cup Match Prediction

Spain

Cartagena

Spain

Copa del Rey

5 January 06:30 UTC

Leganes

Spain

Cartagena hosts Leganes in the Spanish Cup on January 5. Do the hosts have a chance against a top-flight team? What are the best bets and predictions for the game? The answer is in this article, where our experts have selected the best scenarios for the upcoming duel

Cartagena vs Leganes Prediction and Betting Tips (05.01.2025)

Command Analysis

Cartagena

Spain

Current form

Cartagena is struggling in the current Segunda season, occupying the penultimate place in the table with 14 points after 18 rounds. Alexandre Castro team continues to search for stability in the game, which is demonstrated by their performance in recent matches. After two consecutive defeats, Cartagena managed to get a draw in the game against Albacete (0:0), but victories in the championship remain a rare occurrence.

The team has been more confident in the Spanish Cup. In the 1/32 finals, Cartagena knocked out Andorra thanks to a single goal by Alfredo Ortuño, scored in the 29th minute. This result was important for raising the morale of the team, which is trying to compensate for its failures in the league with success in the cup competitions.

Injuries and disqualifications

Ahead of the match against Leganes, Cartagena coaching staff will be without the following players: David Fernandez (knee injury) and Luis Garcia (muscle injury).

Interesting trends for betting

Cartagena have kept clean sheets in two of their last three Copa del Rey matches
In six of the team last seven matches, fewer than 2.5 goals were scored.
Alfredo Ortuno remains a key player in the attack, scoring two goals in his last five matches in all competitions

Probable lineup: Escribano - Rojas, Martinez, Vazquez, Gallego - Pineda, Sanchez, Castro, Mendoza - Ortuno, Navarro

Leganes

Spain

Current form

Leganes are approaching the match with Cartagena after an unstable period of the season. In the last round of the Spanish Cup, the team managed to beat Esterona only in a penalty shootout after a 2:2 draw in regular time. In La Liga, Borja Jimenez charges have a difficult schedule: in the recent match against Barcelona, the Pepineros surprised everyone by winning with a minimal score of 1:0. However, in the next game, the team suffered a crushing defeat at home to Villarreal (2:5).

Leganes currently sit 15th in La Liga with 15 points, having conceded 28 goals in 18 games. The team has scored just three goals in the last three games. The team’s current form points to some defensive issues, although the team’s attack can surprise at key moments. The win over Barcelona gave them confidence, but inconsistency remains the team’s main problem.

Disqualifications and injuries

Will not be able to take to the field: Garcia (muscle injury), Tapia (ankle injury), Franquesa (knee injury).

Interesting trends for betting

Leganes have scored three goals in their last three games, showing improvement in their attacking play
The team has conceded 28 goals this season, indicating a weak defense
The 1-0 win over Barcelona shows that Leganes can play well against strong opponents

Estimated line-up: Soriano - Lopez, Brsanac, Cisse, Cruz - Gonzalez, de la Fuente, Hernandez, Guairo - Raba, Carcelen.

Trends

Bet Exact score 2:1

The visitors have finished two of their last ten matches with this score.

9.55

Bet Goals in both halves - no

In 2 of the last 4 matches of the guests this type of bet took place

2.15

Bet Corners: Total Under 9.5

This betting option has taken place in 3 of Cartagena last 5 matches

1.99

Bet Number 1 in the score

In two of the last five matches the visitors have had the number one in the score

1.89

Tip and bets

1.89both will score

Today match promises to be tense, given the motivation of both teams. Cartagena is playing at home, where the team traditionally performs more confidently, despite the current instability in attack. At the same time, Leganes demonstrates a weak game in defense, which is confirmed by their statistics - 28 goals conceded this season, including five from Villarreal.

However, the visitors have the ability to create dangerous moments, as demonstrated by the 1-0 win over Barcelona and the goals scored in two of the last three matches. With both teams looking to progress further in the Cup, we expect a high-scoring encounter from both sides, given the vulnerability in defence and the desire to show off in attack.

Our prediction is both teams to score with odds of 1.89

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3.25Handicap (0) on Cartagena

Bet on the outcome

The match between Cartagena and Leganes promises to be a tense one, but Cartagena has a significant advantage at home. The hosts showed fighting spirit in the previous round, eliminating Andorra, while Leganes have shown defensive problems in recent matches, despite some successes. Cartagena can take advantage of the visitors’ inconsistency, especially given Leganes’ poor defensive line. A stable defense and the ability to control the tempo of the match suggest that the hosts can avoid defeat in regulation time.

Forecast - Asian handicap (0) on Cartagena with odds of 3.25

Bet on statistics

The game promises to be cautious, especially in the first half, where both teams will avoid taking risks. As a result, we expect the opponents to rely on defensive actions, which will be reflected in the number of fouls. Given the aggressive style of both teams and their desire to fight for every ball, the total fouls may be high.

Forecast - total fouls over 24.5 at odds of 1.95

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