Leganes – Alaves Prediction & Preview and Betting Tips (18.08.2017)

Prediction for Leganes – Alaves

Leganes to win @ 2.10

CD Leganés and Deportivo Alavés face in Estadio Municipal de Butarque, in a match for the first day of the First Division. The history of direct matches played in this stadium is favorable to the home team, who in the last 5 games won 2 and tied 3. However, the last time these two teams played a game in this stadium in 09-08 -2017, for the Friendlies, CD Leganés only came to victory by (4-2), in the shoot-out for penalties. The Deportivo Alavés presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor, so in this game the home factor can be decisive.

Leganes :

This is the first game in this edition of the competition of the home team, which finished the previous edition in 17th place. This is a team little affected by the house factor, that is, presents similar results at home and abroad, as in the last 30 games he has 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses as a visitor, with 13 goals scored and 18 suffered; Against 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 defeats in his stadium, with 17 goals scored and 13 suffered. In the last game that disputed, for the Friendly, lost with Toledo outside by (3-0). In their last 10 games at home CD Leganes has 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses. His attack has scored regularly, scoring goals in 7 of the last 10 games.

The Leganés arrive to this party with a defeat against the Toledo, by 3-0, adding the one according to snub followed in the preseason. In this game against Alaves, coach Asier Garitano must maintain the usual tactical design, that is, the 4-2-3-1, Guerrero being the most offensive reference of the team: this player is very powerful and eximio at the time of Finalize. For this match the local coach does not have Siovas and Serantes, both injured.

Alaves :

This is the first game in this edition of the competition of the visiting team, which finished the previous edition in the 9th position. This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has 3 wins, 7 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; Against 8 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses in his stadium. In the last game he played, for the Friendly, tied with Athletic Club outside by (2-2). In his last 10 games as a visitor Deportivo Alavés recorded 1 victory, 6 draws and 3 losses. The team conceded goals to the opponent in 7 of the last 10 games, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack has scored regularly, scoring goals in 8 of the last 10 matches.

Deportivo Alavés comes to this match with a draw with two goals against Bilbao, in a game of preparation for this Spanish championship. In this first day, coach Luis Zubeldía should use a more defensive strategy, with a low block, exploring any space in the opponent’s defense to apply the counterattack. Offensive midfielder Enzo Zidane was one of the most important hires for this season. For this game the coach has the absences of Galilea and Laguardia, both injured.