Valencia vs Leganes Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups, and Team News | La Liga, February 09, 2025

Valencia vs Leganes Preview

• Tournament: La Liga
• Date: Saturday, Feb 09, 2025
• Kick-off Time: 03:15 pm GMT
• Venue: Mestalla Stadium.

The La Liga 2024/25 campaign resumes for relegation-zoned hosts Valencia as they prepare to face off against CD Leganes in the key clash at Mestalla Stadium on Sunday in the Matchweek 23rd.

Valencia will be eager to turn things around after suffering a 5-1 loss at the hands of Barcelona in the Qauter finale of Copa Del Ray on Thursday. Meanwhile, it’s a similar story domestically, though, the arrival of Carlos Corberan as their new head coach has improved their results in recent times. Los Che are currently stuck at the 19th spot with as many points in 22 La Liga outings. In their recent five games, they have had three wins and two defeats in all competitions.

Meanwhile, Leganes’ trip to Mestalla happens in the wake of their Copa Del Ray elimination following a 3-2 disheartening loss against Real Madrid conceding a late goal on Wednesday. In La Liga, Los Pepineros have had better endeavours securing some impressive results to place themselves in 16th on the points table with 23 points in 22 league games. In the last five outings, they played a draw, two wins and as many defeats across all competitions.

Valencia Team News

Valencia will miss defender, Thierry Correia who is out for the season due to a knee injury. Apart from that, the hosts have no fresh injury issues and the Los Che boss Carlos Corberan is expected to recall big names into the starting eleven.

Leganes Team News

On the other hand, Borja Jimenz’s managed side will be without their captain Sergio González due to suspension and Enric Franquesa has been on the sidelines with a knee injury. Leganes is also expected to make changes from the first eleven that took the field against Los Blancos.

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Valencia vs Leganes Predicted Lineups

Valencia Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Mamardashvili

Defenders: Foulquier, Tarrega, Mosquera, Gaya

Midfielders: Guerra, Barrenechea; D Lopez, Almeida, Rioja

Forward: Duro

Leganes Predicted Lineup (5-4-1)

Goalkeeper: Dmitrovic

Defenders: Alti, Rosier, Tapia, Nastasic, Cruz

Midfielders: Raba, Brasanac, Neyou, Rodriguez;

Forward: De la Fuente

Valencia vs Leganes Head-to-Head Record

These two Spanish teams have met 11 times, since their first league meeting in the 2016/17 season. The hosts have held the edge with six wins over Leganes and shared the spoils four times, while only losing once. In their previous match-up, the clash ended in a goalless draw.

Key Players to Watch in Valencia vs Leganes

Hugo Duro (Valencia)

The Real Madrid Castilla product has scored the most number of goals for Valencia, leading the scoring charts with seven goals and two assists in 19 La Liga appearances this season. In his recent five league outings, has bagged three goals and an assist with an xG of 5.85.

Dani Raba (Leganes)

The 29-year-old Right winger is playing an important role for his club displaying his playmaking qualities, despite a slow start due to irregular minutes. Dani Raba has recorded four assists and scored once in the Spanish top division while making only 14 appearances with a combined (xG + xA) of 3.8.

Valencia vs Leganes Prediction

The recent scorecards from these two sides clash show a series of stalemates with both teams evenly matched in terms of competitiveness and quality. Also, the current forms don’t have much contrast, Valencia has a home advantage but Leganes are well capable of pulling the results from their away trips. Regardless of the odds, We pick the away team as the favourites to claim three points.

Predicted Score: Valencia 1-3 Leganes

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