Leganes host Sevilla in La Liga this weekend, with the hosts looking to further distance themselves from the relegation zone with a win. However, with their opponents being fresh from a famous Champions League success over Manchester United in midweek, it promises to be a close encounter on the outskirts of Madrid come Sunday evening.
Spanish La Liga – Estadio Municipal de Butarque, Leganes – Sunday 18th March – 11:00 UK Time
Leganes vs Sevilla Match Preview
Action in the Spanish top-flight continues this weekend, with Leganes hosting Sevilla, as both teams hunt for the three points for differing reasons. Both teams come into the match off the back of disappointing defeats in La Liga last time around, offering further motivation ahead of kick-off on Sunday. Managers Asier Garitano and Vincenzo Montella will both be looking to gain a tactical advantage for their side ahead of the clash. For those still unsure of who to back, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
Leganes Team News & Form
Leganes were comfortably beaten by Athletic Bilbao last time around, a result which leaves them in 15th position in the standings. As a result, the hosts will be hoping to return to winning ways against Sevilla, with the emphasis on players such as Brazilian midfielder Gabriel and former English Premier League men Nordin Amrabat and Nabil El Zhar. The home team have scored just 23 times in La Liga all season, one of the worst attacking records in the Spanish top-flight.
Sevilla Team News & Form
Sevilla suffered a disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Valencia last time around, however their Champions League exploits at Old Trafford in midweek will have certainly made up for this. Forward Wissam Ben Yedder scored twice against Manchester United, while the likes of Steven N’Zonzi and Clement Lenglet will also look to continue their impressive form. Sevilla are likely to have to settle for a place in the Europa League next season however, with 11 defeats leaving them 11 points behind Valencia in fourth position ahead of kick-off. The visitors have scored just 36 goals so far this season in La Liga.
Head to Head
The two teams have met just five times in the past, with Sevilla having won three of such encounters, as well as registering two draws in the process. Sevilla knocked Leganes out of the Copa del Rey earlier in the season thanks to a 2-0 home success, following up their 1-1 draw on the road.
Leganes vs Sevilla Betting Odds and Predictions
Despite their status as the home team this weekend, it comes as little surprise that Leganes are the underdogs for victory with the majority of major online bookmakers. The hosts can be backed at odds 3/1 with Paddy Power, meanwhile those looking to back an away win for Sevilla can get a price of 11/10 with the same bookmaker.
Leganes vs Sevilla Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on both teams scoring during the 90 minutes on Sunday lunchtime, which is available at odds of 10/11 with bookmaker Coral.