The Spanish top flight returns on Friday with a game at the Benito Villamarin. Our Real Betis vs Leganes prediction and La Liga betting tips consider whether the hosts can avoid an upset against newly promoted opposition.
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Real Betis vs Leganes prediction: Pellegrini’s side to win tight game
Key stats
- Our Real Betis vs Leganes betting tips take into account that there have been under 2.5 goals in four of Betis’ five matches so far this term in all competitions.
- Leganes fixtures average just 1.5 goals per game so far in La Liga 2024/25.
- 75% of their defeats in last season’s Segunda Division came away from home.
Correct score prediction: Real Betis 1-0 Leganes
It has been a reasonably good start to life back in the top flight for Leganes, but they’ve had some favourable fixtures and were deservedly beaten by Mallorca last time out. This is their toughest match to date and they may fall just short against a Betis side that has been bolstered by the late addition of Giovani Lo Celso.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Home win expected
- HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the favourites according to the Real Betis vs Leganes odds with an implied probability of 57.1% that they win this match.
They come into the game having suffered their first defeat of the season last time out, going down 2-0 away to Real Madrid with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice.
Leganes were last in action at home to Mallorca, also suffering their first loss of the campaign by a 1-0 margin.
Today’s free football betting tips look at some of the best picks from the upcoming action around the world.
Most recent H2Hs: A fixture that normally favours the hosts
Our Real Betis vs Leganes prediction suggests for the sixth time in seven meetings, the team playing at home will win. Betis have won their last four home fixtures against the South Madrid side.
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Real Betis preview: Isco setback for Pellegrini
Talisman Isco has suffered a further injury setback that’s likely to rule him out until the new year. New signing Giovani Lo Celso should ultimately take his place in the team, but may be on the bench here so soon after international duty.
Predicted Lineup: Silva (GK), Perraud, Bartra, Llorente, Sabaly, Roca, Carvalho, Abde, Fornals, Ruibal & Roque
UEFA Conference League 03/10/24 L Legia Warsaw 1 Real Betis 0 Spain La Liga 29/09/24 W Espanyol 0 Real Betis 1 Spain La Liga 26/09/24 D Las Palmas 1 Real Betis 1 Spain La Liga 23/09/24 L Mallorca 2 Real Betis 1 Spain La Liga 18/09/24 W Getafe 1 Real Betis 2
Leganes preview: Visitors to be at full strength?
Assuming their internationals return in good health, Borja Jimenez should have a full squad to pick from in Seville on Friday. New signing Seb Haller could make his debut.
Predicted Lineup: Soriano (GK), Hernandez, Saenz, Sergio, Rosier, Neyou, Brasanac, Franquesa, Oscar, Cruz & Haller
Spain La Liga 28/09/24 D Rayo Vallecano 1 Leganes 1 Spain La Liga 22/09/24 D Getafe 1 Leganes 1 Spain La Liga 19/09/24 L Athletic Bilbao 2 Leganes 0 Spain La Liga 13/09/24 L Real Betis 2 Leganes 0 Europe Friendlies 04/09/24 W Fuenlabrada 0 Leganes 3
Player to watch – Sebastien Haller
Newly promoted Leganes have pulled off something of a coup by taking Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller to the club on loan. The 30-year-old failed to score in 14 Bundesliga appearances last term, but is a prolific forward at his best.
Haller’s aerial threat
Leganes would have been attracted to the Ivorian’s aerial prowess. His best campaign was perhaps the 2018/19 Bundesliga at Eintracht Frankfurt when he scored 15 goals and won 6.9 aerial challenges per match on average.
