Leganes vs. Real Valladolid Tips and Odds – 24/05/2025

• Fixture: Leganés vs Real Valladolid
• Date: Saturday, 24 May 2025
• Venue: Estadio Municipal de Butarque, Leganés

Match Preview

Leganés face Real Valladolid at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque in a high-stakes La Liga finale. For Leganés, the equation is simple: they must win and hope for favorable results elsewhere to avoid relegation. Valladolid, on the other hand, are already condemned to the drop, sitting bottom of the table and playing only for pride. The pressure is on the hosts, while the visitors may play with more freedom, knowing their fate is sealed.

Leganés come into this clash with mixed recent form but a crucial lifeline after a 1-0 away win at Las Palmas in their last outing. Prior to that, they suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat at Villarreal but picked up a spirited 3-2 home win over Espanyol and draws against Sevilla and Girona. Their home record has been patchy, but the urgency of the occasion could galvanize the squad. Defensively, Leganés have struggled, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per home game, but they have managed to avoid defeat in five of their last six La Liga matches.

Valladolid’s season has unraveled with a string of losses—five consecutive defeats, including a 1-0 home loss to Alavés last time out and a 2-1 defeat at Mallorca before that. Their away form is particularly dire, with 13 straight losses on the road and at least one goal conceded in each of their last 23 away matches. The team has managed just two wins in their last 27 league games, underlining the scale of their struggles.

Injuries and suspensions could play a role. Leganés have had concerns over Valentin Rosier and Juan Cruz, while Enric Franquesa and Borna Barišić are out, and Javi Hernández is suspended. Valladolid are missing S. Jurić and J. Aidoo, and have had doubts over goalkeeper Karl Hein and several defenders in recent weeks. This could leave both squads stretched, especially at the back.

The head-to-head history slightly favors Valladolid, but with their morale at rock bottom and nothing left to play for, Leganés will be expected to seize the initiative. The Butarque crowd will demand a performance, and with survival on the line, expect Leganés to throw everything forward from the start.

Key Players

• Leganés:
  • Miguel de la Fuente – The forward has been a rare bright spark, contributing vital goals in recent weeks.
  • Juan Cruz (if fit) – A creative force from midfield, his availability could be crucial.
• Real Valladolid:
  • Marcos André – The striker will look to exploit any nerves in the Leganés backline.

Prediction

With everything on the line for Leganés and Valladolid already relegated, the hosts are overwhelming favorites. Expect Leganés to control possession, create more chances, and ultimately get the result they need—though their fate will depend on other games. Valladolid’s defensive woes and lack of motivation should see Leganés win comfortably, likely by a margin of two or more goals.

Predicted score: Leganés 3-0 Real Valladolid

Betting Markets & Odds

Odds are approximate, based on current market prices, and subject to change.

Leganés must deliver, and all signs point to a home win. But with so much at stake, expect drama until the final whistle.