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LaLiga: Leganes vs Girona
Kickoff Time: 2025-04-25 01:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
Leganes drew 0-0 with Mallorca in the last round, and they have not won for six consecutive league games. As a promoted team, Leganes’ overall strength is quite limited, and they are currently mired in the relegation zone. “Parking the bus” is Leganes’ usual tactic. They will shrink their defense line to form a tight defensive formation, compressing the opponent’s attacking space, thus avoiding giving opponents too many shooting opportunities. On the offensive end, Leganes mainly relies on counterattacks after catching the opponent’s defensive gap, using long passes or quick ground transitions. Although straightforward, this approach works. It should be noted that home is Leganes’ scoring stronghold. They recorded five wins, three draws, and eight losses in their 16 home league games, with an unbeaten rate of 50%.
Girona lost 1-3 at home to Real Betis last round, suffering four consecutive defeats, and they have not won in 10 rounds of the league. Compared to last season, Girona’s overall strength has been significantly weakened this season because they lost many key players during the summer transfer window. The departure of these important players not only reduces Girona’s ability to score but also significantly decreases their threat from set pieces. As a result, their offensive strategies have been restricted. Additionally, defense is not Girona’s strength. Although their defense performance is decent, they are vulnerable to counterattacks, and their aerial defense capabilities are slightly weak. Under high pressure from opponents, personal mistakes are inevitable.
Although Leganes’ overall strength and reputation are inferior to Girona’s, the latter has shown no form recently. Considering Leganes’ acceptable home performance and Girona’s poor recent form, Girona should not be overestimated. Therefore, it is advisable to support Leganes, who has the advantage of playing at home, to secure some points.
Leganes’ Last 5 Games: DLDLL
25-04-20 Mallorca 0-0 Leganes
25-04-13 Leganes 0-1 Barcelona
25-04-08 Leganes 1-1 Osasuna
25-03-30 Real Madrid 3-2 Leganes
25-03-16 Leganes 2-3 Real Betis
Girona’s Last 5 Games: LLLLD
25-04-22 Girona 1-3 Real Betis
25-04-13 Osasuna 2-1 Girona
25-04-05 Girona 0-1 Deportivo Alaves
25-04-03 Barcelona 4-1 Girona
25-03-16 Girona 1-1 Valencia
Head To Head Record:
24-11-02 Girona 4-3 Leganes
22-02-28 Leganes 1-1 Girona
21-12-07 Girona 3-0 Leganes
21-02-07 Girona 0-2 Leganes
20-10-11 Leganes 0-1 Girona
Prediction: Leganes to win or Draw