It has been a testing start to the 2024-25 La Liga season for Carlo Ancelotti and his Real Madrid side.
However, Los Blancos comes into this round with just a six-point difference to make up on Barcelona with still over half of the campaign remaining.
Real have won three of their last four matches, but they are yet to click in the final third since the arrival of Kylian Mbappe. Leganes will be the latest hosts to entertain a star-studded Madrid side.
The home side have picked up wins in two of their last three matches, but they still only sit four points clear of the drop zone. An unlikely win this weekend would see them move nearer to the top half in La Liga.
Odds
Real Madrid will be heavily supported on the moneyline this weekend, and they are currently priced up at -232. A home win is among the biggest priced selections of the round at +737.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Leganes | +737 |
| Draw | +360 |
| Real Madrid | -232 |
Leganes Winless in Eight League Encounters Against Los Blancos
| Total | Leganes | Real Madrid | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 14 | 2 | 9 | 3 |
| La Liga Games | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Goals | 49 | 15 | 34 |
A first top flight meeting between Leganes and Real Madrid since 2020 is set for this weekend. Real have been the dominant force in recent encounters, winning three of the last six.
The previous meeting between the sides in the league ended in a 2-2 draw in July 2020.
🚨⚽ TIP: Under 2.5 Goals @ -102
Leganes vs. Real Madrid Key Stats
- Real Madrid have avoided defeat in their five matches on the road this season.
- However, they have scored just seven goals in away matches compared to the 18 recorded at the Bernabeu.
- Leganes have won their last three home matches, and are unbeaten in four at Estadio Municipal de Butarque.
Leganes Team News
Daniel Raba is a doubt for this weekend’s showdown with Real. Meanwhile, Renato Tapia and Enric Franquesa are both sidelined until the start of next month with muscle injuries.
Possible Lineup
Marko Dmitrovic (GK); Adria Altimira, Sergio Gonzalez, Matija Nastasic, Valentin Rosier, Seydouba Cisse, Hugo Solozbal, Juan Cruz, Darko Brasanac, Munir El Haddadi, Sebastien Haller
Real Madrid Team News
Eder Militao remains out for the season, while first-team stars David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, and Thibaut Courtois are unlikely to be risked this weekend. Lucas Vazquez and Aurelien Tschouameni are both out until the start of December.
Possible Lineup
Andriy Lunin (GK); Lucas Vazquez, Antonio Rudiger, Raul Asencio, Ferland Mendy, Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr
Leganes vs. Real Madrid Prediction
Real Madrid are yet to dazzle with their high-quality forward line this season, but they will be expected to click in this busy run of matches before the turn of the year.
Leganes have shown some excellent character in home matches in recent weeks, meaning it could be worth siding with the home team on the spread on Sunday.
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