Leganes vs Valencia Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The visitors will be looking to get out of the relegation zone with all three points.

Leganes will face off against Valencia on the Matchday 9 of the 2024-25 season of the LaLiga at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque. Leganes are currently in the 16th position in the points table with seven points in eight games. They have won one game, drawn four and lost three games.

On the other hand, Valencia are currently at the 18th position in the points table with five points in eight games. They have won one game, drawn two and lost five games. Leganes are coming to this game on the back of a draw against Rayo Vallecano. Valencia are coming to this game on the back of a loss against Real Sociedad away from home.

KickOff:

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 12:30 AM IST

Venue: Estadio Municipal de Butarque

Form:

Leganes (in all competitions): D-D-L-L-L

Valencia (in all competitions): L-D-W-L-D

Players to watch out for:

Juan Cruz (Leganes)

Juan Cruz is the player to watch out for Leganes in this game. He has played eight games in all competitions so far this season and has scored three goals. Cruz is known for his ability to play as either an attacking midfielder or a winger.

This flexibility allows him to adapt to different tactical setups, making him valuable in various game scenarios. With a reputation for good technique, Cruz excels in close control, dribbling, and executing precise passes. As a winger or attacking midfielder, speed is crucial.

Cruz’s agility enables him to navigate through defences. He creates scoring opportunities for both himself and his teammates.

Hugo Duro (Valencia)

Hugo Duro is the player to watch out for Valencia in this game. He has played six games so far this season and has scored two goals. Last season, he played 39 games in all competitions, scored 13 goals and provided four assists.

Duro has proven to be a reliable goal scorer for Valencia, notably becoming the top scorer for his club in the 2023-24 season with a personal best of 13 goals in LaLiga. His ability to find the back of the net consistently highlights his importance as a finisher.

Match Facts:

• Leganes scored nine times in the last ten outings for an average of 0.9 goals a game. They conceded 11 and managed two clean sheets.
• Valencia scored eight goals, conceded 18 and kept their opponents from scoring two times in ten matches.
• Leganes face off against Valencia for the first time in a while, with Leganes claiming a 1-0 win at Estadio Butarque back then.

Leganes vs Valencia: Betting Tips and odds

• Match Draw: 46.38% as per 1xBet
• Both Teams to score – Yes: 37.36% as per Bet365
• Under 2.5 goals: 68.56% as per Dafabet

Injury and Team News:

For Leganes, Yvan Neyou and Naim Garcia remain sidelined.

For Valencia, Jesus Vazquez suffered an injury in the previous game against Real Sociedad and had to leave the field in the 37th minute. Jose Gaya is also injured. Rafa Mir and Maximiliano Caufriez are serving a suspension.

Head To Head:

Total matches: 10

Leganes win: 1

Valencia win: 6

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineup:

Leganes Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Dmitrovic; Rosier, Nastasic, Gonzalez Poirrier, Hernandez; Brasanac, Lopez, Tapia; Cruz, Haller, Altimira

Valencia Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)

Mamardashvili; Foulquier, Mosquera, Tarrega, Correia; Lopez, Pepelu, Guillamon, Rioja; Guerra, Duro

Match Predictions:

We forecast both teams to score one goal each and end the match in a tie.

Predictions: Leganes 1-1 Valencia

Telecast Details

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UK: Premier Sports and ITV

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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