La Liga: Barcelona vs. Leganes Odds, Preview, and Picks (Dec 15)
- Barcelona have won just once across their last five in La Liga
- Leganes have suffered defeats in two of their last three domestic matches
Barcelona will be looking to re-open a gap at the La Liga summit this weekend when they play host to Leganes. The Catalonian club have stuttered in recent weeks after winning just once in their last five, but this showdown presents a golden opportunity to get back on track.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET
- Where: Olympic Stadium, Barcelona, Spain
- How To Watch: ESPN
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Barcelona | -800 |
| Draw | +700 |
| Leganes | +1600 |
Match Preview
It has been a fine life to start at Barcelona for Hansi Flick, as the club have exceeded expectations to sit top of the standings after 17 rounds of matches.
However, there have been a couple of setbacks in recent weeks, with Barcelona having lost two of their last five, and winning just once over the same period. That has handed the advantage to Real Madrid, who sit two points behind the Catalonian club with a game in hand.
Leganes sit at the opposite end of the La Liga standings at this stage, as they are two points clear of the relegation places. The Spanish club have suffered defeats in three of their last five matches, and they travel to Barcelona after failing to win in their last two.
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Barcelona holds a dominant advantage based on the previous meetings between the sides after winning seven of the last eight. Leganes haven’t beaten Barcelona since recording a famous home success in September 2018.
In matches played in Barcelona, the hosts have won all five previous encounters, with four wins coming in La Liga. Barcelona have also kept clean sheets in each of the previous two meetings between the sides.
Leganes have struggled on the road in Spain this season, as they are winless in their last eight. In fact, their most recent success away from home in La Liga was picked up at Athletic Bilbao in July 2020.
Barcelona vs. Leganes Picks
It has been a testing period on the pitch for Barcelona domestically, but they should have more than enough quality to make their impression count on Sunday. For that reason, it could be worth siding with the hosts to cover the spread.
Free Pick:
- Barcelona (-2)
