On Friday, October 4, the ninth round of La Liga will commence with a match between Leganés and Valencia, set to kick off at 21:00 CET. Here’s the prediction for this encounter from the Sportsmacro analysts.
Leganés
Leganés, after winning La Liga 2 last season, made a quick return to Spain’s top division. Their start to the new season was relatively promising, with two draws and a win against Las Palmas in the first three matches. However, they then suffered three consecutive defeats to Mallorca, Athletic Bilbao, and Real Betis. In their last two games, they managed to secure back-to-back 1-1 draws.
Currently, Leganés sits 16th in the standings with seven points from eight matches, leaving them just two points above the relegation zone. It’s clear that they will be battling hard to maintain their La Liga status this season.
Valencia
Valencia has had a disastrous start to the new season, failing to win any of their first five matches. They opened with a 1-2 loss to Barcelona, followed by three more defeats against Celta Vigo (1-3), Athletic Bilbao (0-1), and Atlético Madrid (0-3). Their only point in this stretch came from a 1-1 draw with Villarreal.
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It wasn’t until the sixth round that Valencia secured their first victory, defeating Girona 2-0 with two quick goals in the second half. They then added another point in a 0-0 draw against Osasuna. However, their hopes were dashed in the last round when they suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat to Real Sociedad.
Currently, Valencia sits in 18th place, in the relegation zone, and boasts one of the worst defenses in La Liga, having conceded 13 goals in eight matches. Their primary objective now is to climb out of the relegation zone and avoid a disastrous season.
Key Facts about the match
- Valencia has managed just one win in eight matches this season.
- Leganés hasn’t won in their last six outings.
Probable Lineups
- Leganés: Dmitrovic – Nastasić, Sergio González, Sáenz – Juan Cruz, Óscar Rodríguez, Munir, Tapia, Cissé, Rozier – de la Fuente.
- Valencia: Herrera – Bretones, Errando, Boyomo, Areso – Oroz, Torró, Moncayola – Peña, Moisés Gómez, Raúl García.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Leganés and Valencia last faced off in 2020, where Leganés claimed a slim 1-0 victory. In their last five meetings, Valencia has won just once and hasn’t scored more than one goal in any of those matches.
Leganés vs Valencia Prediction
Both teams are facing challenging circumstances, but while Leganés’s fight for survival was anticipated this season, Valencia’s low standing is unexpected. Considering Valencia’s defensive issues, I would wager that Leganés will score at least one goal, with odds at 1.54.
