Leganes vs Real Betis Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Leganes have endured a tough 2024/25 La Liga campaign as they hover just above the bottom three and the danger zone ahead of facing an in-form and impressive Real Betis side this week.
Kick-off date/time: Sunday 16th March, 2025: UK – 1:00pm / US ET – 9:00am / US PT – 6:00am
How to watch on TV: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN have the exclusive rights to La Liga games in the USA, so Leganes vs Real Betis may be televised on one of their affiliated channels
How to watch online: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN+
Leganes Preview: Lega’s struggles
Under the management of Borja Jimenez, Leganes begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting just outside of the bottom three and the relegation places. The home team have managed just one victory in their last eight matches across all competitions since beating Atletico Madrid.
That one Lega win came a fortnight ago as they defeated capital city rivals Getafe by a goal to nil with a last gasp bicycle kick scored by Diego Garcia in a game in which nothing happened. Since then they were beaten 2-1 by Celta Vigo at Balaidos in Galicia.
Real Betis Preview: In-form Betis
Former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has been blessed by an impressive winter transfer window with Real Betis as the Andalusians now try and push themselves comfortably into the top six in La Liga as well as compete well on the continent.
They were relentless in midweek as they defeated Vitoria Guimaraes by four goals to nil in Portugal in the second-leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League Round of 16 tie. Betis have now suffered just one loss in their last eight matches across all competitions.
Leganes Team News: Couple of injuries
Leganes are dealing with a couple of injury issues ahead of the visit of Real Betis this weekend as former Rangers defender Borna Barisic is sidelined alongside the versatile Enric Franquesa, who is unavailable due to an ACL injury.
Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Dmitrovic; Sergio, Nastasic, Renato Tapia; Rosier, Neyou, Cisse, Javi Hernandez; Juan Cruz, Oscar; Dani Garcia
Unavailable: Barisic (Injured), Enric Franquesa (Injured)
Questionable:
Real Betis Team News: Midfield injuries
Manuel Pellegrini has built a deep squad in attack but they are dealing with several injuries in midfield with the likes of William Carvalho and Marc Roca injured, Giovani Lo Celso a doubt and United States international Johnny Cardoso missing through suspension.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Adrian; Sabaly, Diego Llorente, Natan, Rodriguez; Pablo Fornals, Sergi Altimira; Antony, Isco, Jesus Rodriguez; Cucho
Unavailable: Johnny (Suspended), Carvalho (Injured), Marc Roca (Injured)
Questionable: Angel Ortiz (Injured), Lo Celso (Injured)
Leganes vs Real Betis Prediction
Borja Jimenez has tried to play an entertaining style of football with Leganes but they have often been underwhelming with a general lack of quality blunting them in the final third. They now take on a Real Betis side that travel to Butarque with an immense amount of confidence, especially with the form of the likes of Antony, Isco, Jesus Rodriguez and Cucho Hernandez. Given Leganes have home advantage, it may well be a lower scoring affair but Betis remain firm favourites.
Leganes vs Real Betis Tip: Real Betis to win & under 3.5 goals
