LaLiga: Real Madrid vs Leganes – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the LaLiga round 29 match between Real Madrid and Leganes and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

When Leganes come to Estadio Santiago Bernabeu for the LaLiga match this coming Saturday, Real Madrid will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Real Madrid are chasing the first place in the LaLiga after collecting 60 points from their initial 28 encounters. Leganes trail them on 27 points after 28 rounds, sitting as number 18 in the table.

Form: Real Madrid vs Leganes

Real Madrid Form

Real Madrid added two wins to their account in their three most recent outings, as they beat Rayo Vallecano by 2-1. Their next match left them empty-handed in a 1-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid, followed up by a 1-2 win against Villarreal. Real Madrid showed little mercy in their past six matches at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, of which they won five and drew once. Going undefeated, they hit the target 15 times, while letting in five themselves.

Leganes Form

Leganes have been a bit bleak in their last three matches, although it started with a 1-0 win against Getafe. Unable to follow that up, they went down 2-1 against Celta Vigo, before suffering another loss in a 2-3 match against Real Betis. Leganes only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the LaLiga. In these six matches they drew two and lost three as well as being outscored by eight goals to three.

Betting stats for Real Madrid and Leganes

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Real Madrid and Leganes played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Real Madrid vs Leganes

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Kylian Mbappe brings great form to the table, as he is now on five goals in six games. Surely, Real Madrid will start him against Leganes, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Daniel Raba, who notched up four goals in his past six games.

Betting markets: Real Madrid vs Leganes

Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu across all tournaments Real Madrid won eight times, drew one and lost one times. Leganes claimed three wins, four draw and three defeats in their last 10 games away. Real Madrid did not lose any of their last 7 matches on home soil. Real Madrid have not lost to Leganes in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Real Madrid scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Leganes scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Leganes should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Saturday, as Real Madrid only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Leganes claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Real Madrid have scored in 9 consecutive league meetings with Leganes.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Real Madrid’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Leganes, who managed to score one time in those matches.