The 2024-25 edition of La Liga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Leganes take on Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid side in an important encounter at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque on Sunday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Leganes vs Real Madrid Preview
Leganes are in 14th place in the La Liga standings and have not been at their best this season. The home side defeated Sevilla by a narrow 1-0 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table and have been fairly impressive this year. Los Blancos thrashed Osasuna by a comprehensive 4-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Leganes vs Real Madrid Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Real Madrid have an excellent recent record against Leganes and have won 10 out of the last 14 matches between the two teams, as opposed to Leganes' two victories.
- Leganes have secured only two victories against Real Madrid in their history, with both their victories against Los Blancos coming in the Copa del Rey.
- After a winning run of five matches on the trot away from home against Leganes in all competitions, Real Madrid are winless in their last three such games and have lost one of these games.
- Leganes are winless in their last eight matches against Real Madrid in La Liga - they have a longer such run only against Atletico Madrid in the competition.
- Leganes are unbeaten in their last three matches at home in La Liga and have won their last two home games.
Leganes vs Real Madrid Prediction
Real Madrid have suffered from the occasional stutter this season but remain within reach of arch-rivals Barcelona in the title race. Vinicius Junior has been brilliant for Los Blancos this year and will look to make his mark yet again this weekend.
Leganes have made their home ground a fortress this season but will be up against one of Europe's strongest teams on Sunday. Real Madrid are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Leganes 1-3 Real Madrid
Leganes vs Real Madrid Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Real Madrid to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Real Madrid to score first - Yes
Bold Tip: Vinicius Junior to score or assist - Yes