The Spanish La Liga continues this weekend with Round 14 matches, and in this preview, we’ll take a closer look at two exciting games set for Sunday, December 3rd, 2017, when Leganes welcomes Villarreal at Estadio Municipal de Butarque, while Getafe hosts Valencia at Coliseum Alfonso Perez.
Down below you will find some interesting picks for these two matches along with our betting predictions, so don’t waste your time and join the action here on GetMoreSports.
LEGANES vs. VILLARREAL
3-Way: 1: Leganes +194; X: +229 Draw; 2: Villarreal +185 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread 0: Leganes +104; Villarreal -106
Total +2: Over -125; Under +124
LEGANES
After a brilliant start of the season, Leganes’ form is descending in the last couple of weeks, and they were beaten for four games in a row in the Spanish La Liga. Although it was a tough schedule (Celta Vigo, Barcelona, Valencia, and Sevilla), Leganes didn’t score in the last three matches, including a 1:0 defeat against Celta Vigo on the road in the previous round of the Spanish La Liga. Meanwhile, Leganes has beaten Valladolid at home, 1:0, to secure the next round of the Spanish Copa del Rey.
After the first 13 rounds of the La Liga Leganes is in the 11th spot of the table with 17 points, a 9:12 goal difference, and a 5-2-6 record. At home, they have earned eight points with a 3:5 goal difference and a 2-2-2 record, while on the road they have recorded three victories and four losses with a 6:7 goal difference, while they’ve lost three consecutive matches away from home.
Three different players are topping the team’s scoring chart with two goals apiece – the striker Claudio Beauvue, the winger Alexander Szymanowski, and the midfielder Gabriel. Alexander Szymanowski is the team’s best assist-maker with two dishes in 11 matches, and he’s arguably Leganes’ best player this season. Leganes is having difficulties in the final third since the start of the La Liga campaign, and only Malaga scored fewer goals thus far.
The manager Asier Garitano is having some serious problems with injuries among the squad, particularly at the back as the defenders Martin Mantovani (wound), Dimitrios Siovas (muscle fibre), and Ezequiel Munoz (Achilles tendon problems) are all doubtful for the next game.
VILLARREAL
Villarreal was unbeaten for six games in a row in the Spanish La Liga, recording four wins and two draws in the process before they’ve suffered a 3:2 defeat against Sevilla at home on last weekend. They had a 2:0 lead after Carlos Bacca bagged his fourth goal of the season in the 53rd minute, but they allowed Sevilla to come back with two quick goals, and in the end to earn three points from a penalty spot in the 78th minute.
After the first 13 rounds of the Spanish La Liga The Yellow Submarine is laying at the sixth spot of the table with 21 points, a 21:15 goal difference, and a 6-3-4 record, six points behind Real Madrid in the fourth spot. Villarreal has recorded four victories on the home soil, along with one draw and one defeat, and a 14:4 goal difference, while on the road they have earned two wins, two draws, and three losses with a 7:11 goal difference.
The 26-year old striker Cedric Bakambu is having a terrific season so far, and he is the team’s leading scorer with nine goals in 12 La Liga appearances, while Carlos Bacca bagged four goals in 13 matches this season. The 21-year old playmaker Pablo Fornals is playing in a great form recently, and he is the team’s best assist-maker with five dishes in 13 appearances, while the winger Samu Castillejo added four assists to his name in nine apps along with one goal.
The manager Javier Calleja is still missing the winger Denis Cheryshev (sprained ankle), and a centre-back Ruben Semedo (muscle injury), while Samu Castillejo (muscle injury) is doubtful for the next game. The defender Victor Ruiz will miss the clash with Leganes after he was sent off in the previous round, while the left-back Jaume Costa is sidelined with the yellow card suspension.
LEGANES vs. VILLARREAL – Match Prediction
With all injury problems and suspensions among Villarreal’s squad, this is a great chance for Leganes to finally find the net after three goalless matches, while they desperately need to put an end on a losing string. On the other side, I believe Villarreal has enough quality in the front to get a goal in this one. Therefore, I’ll go with both teams to score at least once in this clash.
MY PICK: Both Teams to Score YES (+102)
GETAFE vs. VALENCIA
3-Way: 1: Getafe +215; X: +260 Draw; 2: Valencia +154 at BetDSI Sportsbook
Spread 0: Getafe +125; Valencia -123
Total +2.5: Over -118; Under +118
GETAFE
In the previous round of the Spanish La Liga Getafe was beaten by Espanyol on the road, 1:0, and it was their first loss in the last five La Liga matches. They drew with Betis and Levante on the road, while they won two games on the home soil against Real Sociedad and Alaves. Meanwhile, they were beaten by Alaves in both legs of the Spanish Copa del Rey Round of 32, so now they can focus on the following challenges in the La Liga.
After the first 13 rounds of the Spanish La Liga Getafe is in the 12th spot of the table with 16 points, a 19:15 goal difference, and a 4-4-5 record, nine points above the relegation zone. At home, they have recorded three victories and three losses with a 12:7 goal difference, while on the road they’ve earned one win, four draws, and two losses with a 7:8 goal difference.
The 30-year old striker Angel Rodriguez is the team’s leading scorer with six goals in nine appearances, while his colleague Jorge Molina bagged four goals in 13 matches this season along with a couple of dishes. Jorge Molina is the team’s best assist-maker along with midfielders Francisco Portillo and Faycal Fajr. The 31-year old midfielder Markel Bergara is in a great form in the last few weeks, scoring two goals in the previous three La Liga matches.
The manager Pepe Bordalas will have serious problems to pick up his starting eleven for the next match against Valencia, as the defenders, Djene, Cala, and Vitorino Antunes will all have to serve the yellow card suspension, while the midfielder Gaku Shibasaki is still suffering from a foot injury.
VALENCIA
The Bats are enjoying a wonderful season so far as they are undefeated in 15 matches in all competitions, recording 11 victories and four draws, including a 1:1 stalemate with Barcelona at home in the previous round of the Spanish La Liga. Before they met Barca, The Bats have won eight consecutive La Liga matches, showing some brilliant performance along the way.
After the first 13 rounds of the Spanish La Liga Valencia is in the second spot of the table with 31 points, a 33:12 goal difference, and a 9-4-0 record, four points behind the leader Barcelona, and four points ahead of Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. The Bats have earned 17 points on the home soil, recording five wins and two draws with a 17:3 goal difference, while on the road they have recorded four consecutive victories along with two draws and a 16:9 goal difference. Since a nil-nil draw with Atletico Madrid in the third round of the Spanish La Liga, The Bats have found the net in every single game.
The 26-year old striker Simone Zaza is topping the team’s scoring chart with nine goals in 12 appearances, while the forward Rodrigo is right behind him with eight goals in 13 matches this season. The 21-year old winger Goncalo Guedes is the team’s best assist-maker with five dishes in 11 appearances, also adding three goals to his name. The 20-year old talented midfielder Carlos Soler and Rodrigo added four assists each thus far.
The manager Marcelino Garcia Toral will have some problems to field his best eleven against Getafe, as the centre-back Ezequiel Garay (strained muscle) and Goncalo Guedes (foot injury) will probably have to miss the clash.
GETAFE vs. VALENCIA – Match Prediction
Getafe is a tough opponent this year, especially on the home soil, but they will miss some important players against Valencia, so I think the visitors will get three points in this one, particularly if they continue with magnificent displays.
MY PICK: Valencia to Win (+154)
