Next Tuesday, FC Barcelona will face Leganes for a meeting on the 29th day of Liga. Barça aims for the title while Leganes is immersed in the race for maintenance.
FC Barcelona vs Leganes Soccer Betting Tips
As usual in Spain, Barça plays the leading roles and even occupies the head of the classification in front of Real Madrid with which it should fight until the end of the season for the national title. From an accounting point of view, the Catalans have 2 small lengths ahead of their rival, despite the defeat conceded on March 1 during the Clasico (2-0). Since then, Quique Setien’s men have recovered well by winning in front of Real Sociedad (1-0). For their return to business last weekend, Leo Messi and his gang did not tremble against Mallorca and won widely in the Balearics (0-4).
For its part, Leganes has not had the same success this season, on the contrary. Indeed, the club in the suburbs of Madrid has been struggling for months now in the depths of the ranking so as not to sink. Currently, it is in 19th position and has 3 spending points on the first non-relegation. While they had been rather interesting before the confinement with a draw against Alaves (1-1) and a success acquired in front of Villarreal (1-2), the men of Javier Aguirre could not avoid defeat against Valladolid last weekend (1-2).
The staff for FC Barcelona vs Leganes
Suspended against Mallorca this weekend, the French defender Lenglet should make his return in the axis of defense but the lateral Jordi Alba will in turn be suspended. In addition to that, another tricolor, Dembélé, is still missing while De Jong is uncertain. A priori, the Messi, Suarez, Griezmann trio should start. Against Mallorca, the Pulga stood out with a goal and two assists.
Currently, only long-term casualty Alexander Szymanowski is in the infirmary near Leganes. At just 21, the young midfielder Oscar Rodriguez (7 goals) is the revelation of the season for Leganes. But he is suspended for this meeting just like the Greek defender Sovias.
Key points for the match FC Barcelona vs Leganes
If the Barcelonians had been put in difficulty by Leganes before winning in the first leg in the league (1-2), they walked against the same opponent in the King’s Cup (5-0).
The match will take place behind closed doors.
FC Barcelona vs Leganes Soccer Betting Tips
Deprived of his best player, Leganes should not be able to stand up to Barça in this match. Barcelona victory
Betting Tips: Barcelona wins by 3 goals or more
Odds: 2.05
