La Liga 2024-2025: Villarreal vs Leganes Prediction

Villarreal

Home Team
92%
VS

Leganes

Away Team
3%
Draw: 5%
Over 2.5: 53%
Under 2.5: 47%
Goal: 51%
No Goal: 49%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Barcelona 35 26 4 5 95 36 59 82
2 Real Madrid 35 23 6 6 72 37 35 75
3 Ath Madrid 35 20 10 5 60 27 33 70
4 Ath Bilbao 35 17 13 5 51 26 25 64
5 Villarreal 35 17 10 8 61 47 14 61
6 Betis 35 16 10 9 53 43 10 58
7 Celta 35 14 7 14 55 54 1 49
8 Vallecano 35 12 11 12 37 42 -5 47
9 Mallorca 35 13 8 14 33 40 -7 47
10 Valencia 35 11 12 12 43 51 -8 45
11 Osasuna 35 10 15 10 43 51 -8 45
12 Sociedad 35 12 7 16 32 41 -9 43
13 Getafe 35 10 9 16 31 34 -3 39
14 Espanol 35 10 9 16 38 47 -9 39
15 Girona 35 10 8 17 41 53 -12 38
16 Sevilla 35 9 11 15 39 49 -10 38
17 Alaves 35 8 11 16 35 47 -12 35
18 Leganes 35 7 13 15 35 53 -18 34
19 Las Palmas 35 8 8 19 40 57 -17 32
20 Valladolid 35 4 4 27 26 85 -59 16

Recent Trends

Villarreal ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ⚪

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Girona (Goals: 1 - 0)
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Osasuna (Goals: 4 - 2)
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Espanol (Goals: 1 - 0)
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Celta (Goals: 0 - 3)
  • 5th Last Match: ⚪ vs Sociedad (Goals: 2 - 2)

Leganes ✅ ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ ❌

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Espanol (Goals: 3 - 2)
  • 2nd Last Match: ⚪ vs Sevilla (Goals: 2 - 2)
  • 3rd Last Match: ⚪ vs Girona (Goals: 1 - 1)
  • 4th Last Match: ⚪ vs Mallorca (Goals: 0 - 0)
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Barcelona (Goals: 0 - 1)

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Villarreal

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.88
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.47
# Clean Sheets: 2

Leganes

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.08
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.83
# Clean Sheets: 1

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Villarreal and Leganes is heavily tipped in favor of the home team, Villarreal, with a whopping 92.0% probability of victory. This suggests a dominant performance is anticipated from the 5th-placed side in La Liga. Additionally, the match is likely to feature more than 2.5 goals, with a 53.0% probability, indicating an expectation of an open and attacking game. On the other hand, Leganes, sitting precariously at 18th in the league table, face an uphill battle.

Match Analysis

Villarreal enters this fixture in excellent form, having secured three consecutive wins in their last three outings. Their recent victories include a commanding 4-2 win against Osasuna and a solid 1-0 victory away at Girona. This winning streak has been bolstered by their ability to find the back of the net, averaging 1.6 goals per game over the last five matches, while also maintaining two clean sheets. Their defensive solidity is further demonstrated by conceding just 1.2 goals on average in the same period. Conversely, Leganes have shown resilience with an unbeaten streak over their last three matches, including a recent 3-2 win against Espanyol. However, their struggles in defense are apparent, as they have conceded an average of 2.0 goals per game over their last five matches. Despite a commendable draw against Sevilla, their defensive vulnerabilities could be exploited by Villarreal's potent attack. Leganes’ average expected goals conceded of 1.828 further highlights their defensive frailties, which could be pivotal in this encounter.

Final Prediction

Villarreal's recent form and their superior league standing give them a clear edge in this contest. Their ability to score and maintain a solid defensive record suggests they have the tools to capitalize on Leganes' defensive weaknesses. A key factor to watch will be Villarreal's attacking prowess and whether they can continue their scoring streak against a Leganes side that has struggled to keep opponents at bay.