Leganes v Real Valladolid Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

Leganes v Real Valladolid Prediction:

This weekend marks the final gameweek of Spanish football as the La Liga season closes with a crucial relegation six-pointer on Saturday evening, where Leganes host an already relegated Real Valladolid. Leganes have managed to keep their survival hopes alive and, with one game to go, they sit in 18th place, just two points from safety. Meanwhile, Valladolid were relegated weeks ago and sit rock bottom with only 16 points.

For Leganes to complete the great escape, they must first secure a victory over Valladolid. Additionally, they will need Espanyol, who are in 17th, to lose to another already relegated side, Las Palmas, in order to climb out of the relegation zone. A draw for Espanyol will be enough for them to stay safe, even if Leganes win, due to their superior goal difference.

Where to Watch

This match is being broadcast on LALIGATV & Premier Sports with a kick-off time of 17:30 on Saturday 24th May.

Key Stats:

• Valladolid have the worst away record in La Liga, picking up just three points all season
• Leganes have lost just once in their last six fixtures
• Valladolid are on an 18 game run without a win

Leganes v Real Valladolid Previews, Form and Players to Watch:

Leganes Preview:

After a poor start to 2025, which saw them pick up only two wins up until last weekend, Leganes now find themselves back in the race for survival following two wins in a week. Not only that, but they have collected nine points from their last six games, giving their fans a glimmer of hope heading into the final match of the season.

Predicted Line Up (4-4-2): Dmitrović; Altimira, Sáenz, Nastasić, Hernández; Raba, Cisse, Tapia, Cruz; Garcia, Haddadi

Scoring goals has been a major issue for Leganes this season, having only found the back of the net 36 times. This lack of firepower is likely one of the reasons they've languished near the foot of the table for most of the campaign, and with Dani Raba being their top scorer, having netted just eight goals, it hasn't been an ideal situation. However, they have managed to score seven goals in their last five games, averaging 1.4 goals per game, which is a significant improvement over their season average of 1.02, which suggests there has been a noticeable improvement in their attacking play.

Real Valladolid Preview:

It’s been a season to forget for Valladolid, with a crushing 5-1 defeat to Real Betis a month ago on Saturday officially confirming their relegation, which really summed up their struggles throughout the campaign. This season has seen two managerial changes, and they now find themselves under their third manager, poised for their third relegation in six years which is a worrying trend for the club and its fans. They come into this game having not won in their last 18 La Liga matches, most recently suffering a 1-0 home defeat to Alavés.

Predicted Line Up (3-4-3): Hein; Candela, Nikitscher, Özkaçar; Anuar, Martín, Amallah, Aznou; Moreno, Latasa, Moro

Much like the hosts, goals have been a real struggle for Valladolid this season, with them comfortably being the lowest scorers in the division, managing only 26 goals. Their expected goals for the season stand at 33.0, indicating they have underperformed in this area, which can likely be attributed to the fact that they haven't had a reliable striker, with their top scorer, Mamadou Sylla, managing just five goals.

Head-to-Head Stats - Leganes v Real Valladolid

Goals have been scarce in recent head-to-head clashes, with only four goals scored by either team in the last five encounters between the two sides, and given that both teams have struggled to find the back of the net this season, we could see more of the same on Saturday. That said, Leganes have failed to register a single win in this period, with Valladolid having the upper hand in recent meetings.

• Valladolid 0-0 Leganes, August 2024
• Leganes 0-0 Valladolid, February 2024
• Valladolid 1-1 Leganes, November 2023
• Valladolid 1-0 Leganes, January 2022
• Leganes 0-2 Valladolid, October 2021

Betting Tips for Leganes v Real Valladolid

As already mentioned, Leganes need to win to have any chance of survival, and starting fast to get ahead quickly will be crucial. That's why our team of betting experts recommend that the best tip for this game is Leganes to be winning at both half-time and full-time. With odds currently at 1.71 on Highbet, a £10 stake could see a potential return of up to £17.10.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction:

Leganes need to win this game to have any chance of survival, while also relying on other results to go their way and given the circumstances, we believe they will defeat a down-and-out Valladolid side. Leganes will need to start quickly, and with the pressure on, we think they could already be ahead by half-time.

Leganes 2-0 Real Valladolid