Espanyol vs Leganes Prediction 20.10.2023
Espanyol
Leganes
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- Competition: Spain &— Segunda Division
- Date: Friday, 20th, October 2023
- Kickoff: 20:00 UTC +1 / 21.00 CEST
- Venue: Stage Front Stadium (Cornella de Llobregat)
On Friday, Espanyol and Leganes, the top-performing teams in the ongoing Segunda Division, will face each other in a thrilling match at the Stage Front Stadium to determine the leader of the league.
Espanyol has been a consistent member of the elite for many years. However, due to a lack of financial investments in recent times, the club has faced numerous struggles to stay afloat. Unfortunately, last season they finished second to last, resulting in relegation from La Liga. Determined to quickly regain their position in Spanish football’s top tier, the Catalan team has adapted well to their new circumstances, as seen in the current league standings. After playing 11 matches, Espanyol has accumulated an impressive 23 points, leaving all other teams far behind.
After finishing the previous two seasons in 12th and 14th place, far from playoff contention in the second Spanish division, there were not many who believed that Borja Jimenez’s squad would have such a strong start to the 2023-24 Segunda División campaign. Despite not being one of the big-budget teams, Leganes has proven to be the best team in terms of football, only behind Espanyol. This suggests that they are serious contenders for a return to La Liga after being absent for four years. Additionally, Los Pepineros have prepared themselves perfectly for their toughest challenge yet by defeating Amorebieta 6-0 and currently holding a strong second place in the table with 23 points. They are just one point behind the leaders, Espanyol.
Espanyol vs Leganes Betting Tips: Espanyol to Win
After capitalizing on Tenerife’s draw and comfortably defeating Real Valladolid, Espanyol has reclaimed their position as the top team in the table. They are only one point ahead of Leganes, their next opponent, and are determined to maintain their lead in the Segunda Division after the 12th week. Espanyol’s impressive home record, earning 13 out of a possible 15 points in five matches (winning four and drawing one), will play a crucial role. They have scored an impressive 15 goals, averaging three goals per game.
Although Los pepineros visit Catalonia after achieving the biggest win in their club history, thrashing Amorebieta 6-0, we feel that Periquitos have the attacking resources needed to quickly bring them back down to earth. Indeed, one of the pivotal factors behind Espanyol’s impressive season start lies in their lethal attacking unit, having netted 22 goals, making them Segunda’s top scorers. In this top-of-the-table clash, with the advantage of playing at home and considering all other factors, we predict that Espanyol will demonstrate their true caliber precisely when it’s needed and secure the maximum three points!
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Espanyol vs Leganes Head to Head (H2H) stats
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11 apr 21
Espanyol
2 : 1
Leganes
La Liga 2
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26 nov 20
Leganes
2 : 0
Espanyol
La Liga 2
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05 jul 20
Espanyol
0 : 1
Leganes
La Liga
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22 dec 19
Leganes
2 : 0
Espanyol
La Liga
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12 may 19
Leganes
0 : 2
Espanyol
La Liga
Espanyol team news
Coming off an impressive 2-0 victory against Real Valladolid in their most recent match, reestablishing their lead at the summit, it’s probable that coach Luis Garcia will opt for an unchanged lineup, retaining the dynamic duo of Martin Braithwaite and Javi Puado, who have jointly accounted for a remarkable 14 goals this season (12 goals, 2 assists).
Espanyol brings joy to their fans and the entire club by being the fittest team in Segunda Division. This exciting news comes as they gear up to welcome Leganes on Friday, boasting a clean slate with no injury reports or suspensions.
Last matches of Espanyol
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20 oct 23
Espanyol
0 : 0
Espanyol
La Liga 2
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14 oct 23
Espanyol
2 : 0
Real Valladolid
La Liga 2
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09 oct 23
Villarreal II
3 : 1
Espanyol
La Liga 2
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05 oct 23
FC Cartagena
0 : 2
Espanyol
La Liga 2
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02 oct 23
Espanyol
3 : 0
Racing Ferrol
La Liga 2
Espanyol lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Fernando Pacheco
Defenders
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14
Brian Oliván
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6
Leandro Cabrera
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5
Fernando Calero
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31
Omar El Hilali
Midfielders
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7
Javi Puado
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15
José Gragera
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18
Ãlvaro Aguado
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21
Nicolás Melamed
Forwards
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11
Pere Milla
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22
Martin Braithwaite
Leganes team news
However, Los Pepineros are in great form as they head to face Espanyol, the current leader of Segunda Division. This comes after their remarkable triumph last weekend, where they achieved their greatest ever victory in the club’s history by defeating the struggling team Amorebieta with an impressive 6-0 scoreline.
After such a brilliant performance and victory, it would be unreasonable for coach Borja Jimenez to make any changes to the starting lineup, and Miguel de la Fuente, who scored a hat-trick in that triumph, is expected to lead the attack once again. Otherwise, the visiting team’s only absent player is Jorge Miramon.
Last matches of Leganes
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15 oct 23
Leganes
6 : 0
Amorebieta
La Liga 2
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07 oct 23
Leganes
0 : 0
Real Oviedo
La Liga 2
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04 oct 23
Burgos
1 : 0
Leganes
La Liga 2
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29 sep 23
Leganes
2 : 1
Racing Santander
La Liga 2
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24 sep 23
Mirandés
1 : 3
Leganes
La Liga 2
Leganes lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Diego Conde
Defenders
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15
Enric Franquesa
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6
Sergio González
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3
Jorge Sáenz
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2
Allan Nyom
Midfielders
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23
Näis Djouahra
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32
Seydouba Cisse
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10
Dani Raba
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17
Yvan Neyou
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24
Julián Chicco
Forwards
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19
Diego Garcia
3 Reasons why we expect Espanyol to Win
- Espanyol has secured victory in four of their first five home matches.
- Espanyol has scored two or more goals in each of their first five home matches.
- Leganes has suffered two defeats in their last three Segunda Division away visits.
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Espanyol to win
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Espanyol & Leganes current standing in La Liga 2
Regular Season | P | W | D | L | G &— A | GD | Pts | |
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1 | Espanyol | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 22 &— 11 | +11 | 23 |
2 | Leganés | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 18 &— 5 | +13 | 22 |
3 | Levante | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 15 &— 9 | +6 | 22 |
4 | Tenerife | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 13 &— 8 | +5 | 22 |
5 | Real Zaragoza | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 13 &— 8 | +5 | 20 |
6 | SD Eibar | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 16 &— 13 | +3 | 19 |
7 | Real Valladolid | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 12 &— 10 | +2 | 19 |
8 | Racing Santander | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16 &— 13 | +3 | 18 |
9 | Sporting Gijón | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 14 &— 11 | +3 | 18 |
10 | Burgos | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 16 &— 15 | +1 | 16 |
11 | Racing Ferrol | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 10 &— 11 | -1 | 16 |
12 | Albacete | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13 &— 17 | -4 | 14 |
13 | Real Oviedo | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 9 &— 7 | +2 | 13 |
14 | Villarreal II | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 19 &— 18 | +1 | 13 |
15 | FC Andorra | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 12 &— 16 | -4 | 13 |
16 | Elche | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 &— 13 | -5 | 13 |
17 | Eldense | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 &— 18 | -6 | 12 |
18 | Mirandés | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 15 &— 20 | -5 | 11 |
19 | Amorebieta | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 &— 19 | -7 | 9 |
20 | Alcorcón | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 &— 19 | -9 | 9 |
21 | Huesca | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 7 &— 12 | -5 | 8 |
22 | FC Cartagena | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 9 &— 18 | -9 | 5 |