FC Barcelona – Leganes
Our Barcelona – Leganes betting tip is: FC Barcelona to win (- 2 handicap) – 1.90 odds
- Barcelona with the strongest offense in the league
- Leganes with defensive problems
- Home advantage for Barcelona
Next Sunday, December 15, FC Barcelona will host CD Leganés at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, at 21:00 local time. In the current La Liga season, Barcelona top the table with 38 points, despite a mixed bag of results in recent games. Under coach Hansi Flick, the Catalans appear to have regained their dominance in La Liga, especially after a rough start in November.
Leganés travel to Catalonia under the leadership of Borja Jiménez, with the clear goal of taking important points from the clash against the league leaders. The visitors’ form leaves something to be desired, with only one win in their last five games. The weak offense remains a problem, as they have not yet managed to take advantage of critical moments in their matches.
Both teams have something to prove: Barcelona are striving for consistency and Leganés are hoping to avoid relegation. It is expected to be a tense evening at the Olympic Stadium, where every goal could be crucial. The fans can look forward to a gripping duel that will demand both tactical finesse and fighting spirit from both teams. Check out our Barcelona v Leganes prediction to see what our experts are tipping.
Barcelona v Leganes info
- Date & time: 12/15/2024, 9:00 p.m.
- Stadium: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona
- Competition: La Liga, match day 17
- TV broadcast/livestream: DAZN
Barcelona Form & record check
FC Barcelona go into the upcoming La Liga match against Leganes with a mixed form curve from recent weeks. After an impressive 3-2 away win against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, in which Ferran Torres scored two crucial goals, Hansi Flick’s team showed a recovery from their previous poor performance against Real Betis, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Barcelona made an impressive return against Mallorca with a 5-1 win, underlining their ability to fight their way back from difficult situations.
However, the latest results in the national leagues also reveal weaknesses. The 2-1 loss to Las Palmas and the 1-0 defeat at Real Sociedad were critical moments in which Barcelona’s defense unexpectedly looked vulnerable. Despite these setbacks, they currently top La Liga with 38 points and a comfortable goal difference of 31, which speaks to the overall strength and offensive power of the team.
Lewandowski and Raphina as goal-scorers
The accurate attackers Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha ensure continuous danger in front of the opponent’s goal. Raphael Raphinha, who had a remarkable performance for Borussia Dortmund, is particularly noteworthy. The precision of players like Jules Olivier Koundé in passing the ball adds meaningfully to Barcelona’s offensive sharpness. An interesting aspect of the Catalans is the striking statistic of scoring goals in the second half, where they regularly score, indicating their stamina and ability to adapt as the game progresses.
Overall, Barcelona’s form remains patchy, but their position in the league shows that they continue to be considered serious title contenders. The upcoming game against Leganes is a chance to gain further stability and silence critics after the previous losses in La Liga.
Barcelona Facts & Analysis
- League leaders with 38 points after 16 match days.
- Strong at home at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
- Under coach Hansi Flick, a dominant possession game again.
Leganes Form & Bilanz Check
The Leganes team is currently in a patchy form, which makes the upcoming challenge against the top team Barcelona in La Liga a demanding task. In the last game against Real Sociedad, Leganes suffered a sobering 3-0 defeat, in which the team particularly stood out due to defensive uncertainties. Before that, Leganes advanced to the Copa del Rey after a penalty shootout against Estepona, but showed weaknesses in the regular season, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
They did, however, make an impression in their 1-0 win over Sevilla, where the team, under coach Borja Jiménez, played with discipline and surprised the visitors. Nevertheless, they also lost 3-0 to top clubs such as Real Madrid, which further highlights the problems in defense.
FC Barcelona as a mammoth task
Currently in 17th place in the table with 15 points, Leganes is in a strong position, especially against a team like Barcelona. It will be interesting to see how Leganes will fare against the Catalans’ strong offensive line, especially since they have shown a pattern of defensive missteps in their last ten encounters.
A particular area of focus will be on the team’s ability to be more creative in the final third of the pitch and do more with possession. Leganes’ form, with only sporadic points scored recently, requires a clear improvement if they want to get out of the bottom third of the table.
Leganes facts & analysis
- 17th place in the table with 15 points in La Liga.
- Only one win in the last five games.
- Weak away from home, unstable defensively, lacking ideas in offense.
Barcelona – Leganes direct comparison & statistics
The head-to-head between the two teams shows a clear dominance for Barcelona, who have won four of the last five meetings, while Leganes have only managed one victory. The only defeat for Barcelona came in September 2018, when they lost 2-1 away from home. The last encounter, which took place in June 2020, also ended in the Catalans’ favor, with a 2-0 win in the league.
The series are also striking: Barcelona have scored in each of their last five games and have shown a strong offense with an “over 2.5 goals” series in four of those games. By comparison, Leganes have also scored in three of their last five meetings, but face the challenge of breaking Barcelona’s high goal-scoring rate.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
