Espanyol vs Leganés Prediction & Preview
Introduction to the Match
Espanyol is set to host Leganés at the RCDE Stadium on Saturday, 01/11/2025, in the 19th round of the Spain La Liga. Both teams have shown mixed results in their recent performances, making this match an intriguing encounter. Espanyol, currently sitting in 18th position with 15 points, has struggled with their form, securing only 2 wins in their last 10 matches. Leganés, on the other hand, is positioned 15th with 18 points and has shown slightly better form in their recent matches, with 3 wins in their last 10 games.
Analysis of Home and Away Form
Espanyol's home form has been somewhat resilient, with an average of 1 goal scored per game and 1 goal conceded per game. However, their overall form in the last 10 games has been a concern, with an average of 1 goal scored and 1.5 goals conceded per game. Leganés has shown notable away performances, with an average of 1.83 goals scored per game and 1.5 goals conceded per game. This suggests that Leganés might pose a significant threat to Espanyol's defense.
Head-to-Head Matches and Goal Averages
Historically, the head-to-head matches between these two teams have been closely contested, with Leganés having a slight edge, winning 3 out of the last 5 encounters. The most recent meeting between the two teams ended in a 0-0 draw. Considering the goal averages, Espanyol scores an average of 1 goal per game and concedes an average of 1.5 goals per game, while Leganés scores an average of 1.4 goals per game and concedes an average of 2 goals per game. Notably, 66.67% of Leganés' away matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals in the last 10 games, while only 25% of Espanyol's home matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals.
Odds Analysis
The odds for the match are as follows: Espanyol to win is at 2.05, Leganés to win is at 4, and the draw is at 3.1. For the Over/Under 2.5 market, the odds are 2.75 for Over 2.5 and 1.44 for Under 2.5. Given the statistics and recent form of both teams, the draw seems like a reasonable option, considering the closely contested nature of the head-to-head matches. However, the Over 2.5 odds might offer better value, taking into account Leganés' tendency to be involved in high-scoring matches away from home.
Bet Choice and Analysis
Considering the analysis, the best value bet seems to be the Over 2.5 result, given the goal averages and recent form of both teams. Although the bookies' odds suggest a higher likelihood of Under 2.5 goals, the statistics and head-to-head matches indicate that the Over 2.5 result has a decent chance of occurring.
Main Bet: Over 2.5 @ 2.75 Alternative Bet: Draw @ 3.1
Note: Form & statistics are taken from their last 10 played games.
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