Leganés vs Barcelona Prediction Adam Hakanson Pro Tipster

Leganés: Form, Lineup & Prediction

Current form

Leganés have struggled to find consistency in recent weeks, winning just two of their last six matches. Their form has been patchy, with narrow victories over lower-ranked sides interspersed with disappointing defeats against teams they would have expected to beat.

Key players and injuries

• Unavailable players: Rubén García (suspension), Diego Rico (knee injury)
• In-form contributors: Juan Muñoz (4 goals in last 5 games), Javier Eraso (3 assists in last 3 games)

Position in the standings

Leganés currently occupy 12th place in the league standings, having won 10, drawn 8, and lost 11 of their 29 matches so far this season. They are 8 points clear of the relegation zone but have seen their European ambitions fade in recent weeks.

Strengths and weaknesses

Leganés have been solid at home, losing just four times at their Butarque stadium. However, their away form has been poor, with just two wins on the road all season. Their midfield creativity has been a strength, but they have struggled to convert chances into goals consistently.

Prediction for Leganés

Leganés will need to be at their best to take anything from this match against the league leaders. Their recent form suggests they may struggle to contain Barcelona's attacking threats.

Barcelona: Form, Lineup & Prediction

Current form

Barcelona have been in scintillating form, winning their last seven matches in all competitions. They have scored an impressive 19 goals during this run, conceding just four times.

Key players and injuries

• In-form contributors: Robert Lewandowski (8 goals in last 6 games), Gavi (4 assists in last 4 games)

Position in the standings

Barcelona sit atop the league standings, having amassed 74 points from their 29 matches so far. They hold a commanding 8-point lead over their nearest rivals and are firmly on course to reclaim the league title.

Strengths and weaknesses

Barcelona's attacking prowess has been their biggest strength, with the likes of Lewandowski, Ousmane Dembélé, and Ansu Fati forming a potent frontline. Their only real weakness has been a tendency to concede sloppy goals from set-pieces.

Prediction for Barcelona

With their outstanding form and firepower, Barcelona will be confident of extending their winning run against Leganés. However, they cannot afford to be complacent against a side fighting for their survival.

Head-to-head statistics (Recent Meetings)

• Barcelona 2-1 Leganés (04/02/2023)
• Leganés 1-2 Barcelona (28/09/2022)
• Barcelona 3-1 Leganés (16/06/2020)
• Leganés 1-0 Barcelona (26/01/2020)
• Recent trend: Barcelona have won 3 of the last 5 meetings, but Leganés have shown they can cause an upset.
• Key player duel: Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) vs Kenneth Omeruo (Leganés) - Lewandowski has scored 4 goals in his last 3 games against Leganés.

Betting Odds & Coefficients

• 1X2 market: Barcelona (1.25), Draw (6.00), Leganés (11.00)
• Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over (1.50), Under (2.60)
• BTTS: Yes (1.90), No (1.80)
• Correct score: Barcelona 2-0 (6.00), 2-1 (7.50), 3-1 (8.00)