Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
On Sunday, May 18, at 19:00 CET, Las Palmas will host Leganés in a crucial Round 37 clash in La Liga. Here’s my prediction for goals in this encounter.
Las Palmas vs Leganés: facts and head-to-head
- Las Palmas have lost their last four games in a row.
- Leganés are winless on the road for eight matches: three draws and five defeats.
- In three of their last four outings, Las Palmas failed to score a single goal.
- Las Palmas have the second-worst defense in La Liga with 58 goals conceded; Leganés are third-worst with 56.
- Leganés have netted just 35 goals in 36 rounds – the third-worst attack in the league.
- Las Palmas have kept a clean sheet in just 8% of their matches; Leganés in 14%.
- Las Palmas score in both halves in only 14% of their games, Leganés in just 11%.
- In the first half of the season, Leganés beat Las Palmas 2-1.
Las Palmas vs Leganés: match preview
Both teams are stuck in the relegation zone, though mathematically, survival is still possible. Leganés’ chances, however, look a bit more realistic.
The hosts are sitting 19th, with 32 points from 36 matches. Despite a managerial change, things haven’t improved. They trail the safe 17th spot by six points. The team’s form is worrying: four consecutive defeats, and goalless in three of them. Under these circumstances, staying in La Liga looks almost impossible.
Leganés occupy 18th place with 34 points – just four fewer than the side in 17th. There’s still hope, but it’s slim. They haven’t won away in eight straight matches, and have only one win in their last ten overall. The road to safety will be long and treacherous.
Probable lineups
- Las Palmas: Jorcas; Park, Suárez, McKenna, Herzog; Sandro, Essugo, Campaña, Moleiro; McBurnie, M. Cardona
- Leganés: Dmitrović; Rozier, Sáenz, Hernández; Alti, Tapia, Neyou, Diomande; Raba, D. García, Cissé
Prediction
This match is crucial for both sides, but given their poor form and lack of goals lately, don’t expect a goal fest. My prediction is under 3 total goals, with odds of 1.58.
