Sevilla – Leganes
When the action kicks off at the Sánchez-Pizjuán on Sunday evening, there will be more at stake than just three points: Sevilla are struggling through the season in 15th place with 37 points and can already feel Girona breathing down their necks, just two points behind, while Leganés are in 19th place, a full seven points adrift of safety – a real final in the relegation battle. The Andalusians have been waiting for a win at home for seven games, have goalkeeping and injury worries, but are now pinning their hopes on the pardoned Dodi Lukebakio. Leganés travels with a makeshift defense, but with memories of their 1-0 win in the last direct duel. And because no more than three goals have been scored in the last five meetings between the two teams, it looks set to be a nervous, low-scoring contest in which small moments could prove decisive.
Sevilla – Leganés info
- Venue: Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, Seville
- Date and time: May 4, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
- Competition: Primera División (matchday 34)
Sevilla form & record check
Sevilla currently looks like a team without a solid foundation. They have lost four of their last five league games, most recently a lackluster 0-1 defeat in Pamplona. In each of these games, the team conceded at least one goal and failed to score after the break. The lack of a target player is noticeable, even though Lukebakio is returning from suspension. Injuries to Nianzou, Sambi Lokonga, Vargas, and Adams are limiting the options, resulting in a nervous atmosphere around the team, which is currently in 15th place, two points ahead of Girona and two behind Valencia.
Caparrós is likely to stick with a 4-2-3-1 formation. Dmitrović will be in goal, with Carmona, Badé, Ramos, and Pedrosa in front of him. Gudelj and Agoumé will secure the center, with Sánchez, Peque Fernández, and A. García playing behind lone striker Lukebakio. Suso, Isaac, or Ejuke will remain as substitutes.
Out: Nianzou, Sambi Lokonga, Vargas, Adams.
Leganés form & record check
Leganés have not won any of their last five league games (three draws, two defeats). Four times the number of goals scored was less than 2.5, and no game was turned around after the break. 80% of the first halves ended in a draw, but goals were often conceded in the second half. Personnel problems are exacerbating the situation: Barisic and Franquesa are out long term, Altimira is suspended, and Cissé is also suspended after receiving a red card. Coach Borja Jiménez is considering a five-man defense as long as Nastasic is fit in time. Leganés is in 19th place in the table, two points behind Las Palmas – every point counts.
Leganés is planning to play a 5-4-1 formation to gain stability. Dmitrović will start in goal. The defensive line will consist of Rosier, Jorge Sáenz, Sergio González, Javi Hernández, and Adrià Alti. Raba, Tapia, Óscar Rodríguez, and Diomande will play in front of them, with Munir up front to provide the decisive moment.
Out: Barisic, Franquesa (injured); Altimira, Cissé (suspended).
H2H Sevilla – Leganés Head-to-head & Statistics
In the last five head-to-head matches, Sevilla won three times and Leganés twice – there has never been a draw. No game has seen more than three goals, and no more than one goal has been scored after the break. The most recent encounter in November 2024 ended in a 1-0 win for Leganés. The statistics underline that patience and defensive discipline are usually rewarded here.
