Match Analysis: Leganes vs Mallorca
Match Information
Date and time: 31 August 2024 at 19:30 UTC
Stadium: Estadio Butarque
Location: Leganes, Spain
Referee: Mario Melero
Recent Form and Historical Performance
Leganes:
– Leganes has started the season positively with a win against Las Palmas (2-1), along with draws against Real Valladolid (0-0) and Osasuna (1-1).
– In pre-season friendlies, they showed mixed results, winning against Real Oviedo but losing to Alcorcon.
– Leganes usually employs a 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2 formation, focusing on a balanced approach with solid defense and midfield control.
Mallorca:
– Mallorca’s start to the season includes a draw against Sevilla (0-0), a loss to Osasuna (0-1), and a draw with Real Madrid (1-1).
– Pre-season friendlies were relatively strong for Mallorca with several wins, such as against Poblense (5-0) and Burgos CF (2-0).
– Mallorca often lines up in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2 formation, emphasizing solid defensive structure and counter-attacking threats.
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Head-to-Head (H2H):
– Historical encounters have been closely contested. The most recent match saw Mallorca win 1-0 (Apr 1, 2021).
– Key past results include:
– Mallorca 1-0 Leganes (Apr 1, 2021)
– Leganes 0-1 Mallorca (Dec 12, 2020)
– Mallorca 1-1 Leganes (Jun 19, 2020)
– Leganes 1-0 Mallorca (Oct 26, 2019)
Team Formations and Key Players
Leganes Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1):
– Goalkeeper: Juan Soriano (1)
– Defenders: Valentin Rosier (12), Jorge Saenz (3), Sergio Gonzalez (6), Javi Hernández (20)
– Midfielders: Yvan Neyou (17), Seydouba Cisse (8), Juan Cruz (11), Julian Chicco (24), Enric Franquesa (15)
– Forward: Miguel de la Fuente (9)
Key Players to Watch:
– Juan Cruz: Leading goal scorer with 2 goals and 2 shots on target.
– Enric Franquesa: Contributing 1 goal and 1 shot on target.
– Yvan Neyou: Dynamic midfielder intense in linking defense and offense.
Mallorca Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1):
– Goalkeeper: Leo Román (13)
– Defenders: Pablo Maffeo (23), Martin Valjent (24), Antonio Raíllo (21), Johan Mojica (22)
– Midfielders: Sergi Darder (10), Omar Mascarell (5), Samú Costa (12), Takuma Asano (11)
– Forwards: Vedat Muriqi (7), Cyle Larin (17)
Key Players to Watch:
– Vedat Muriqi: Leading forward with 1 goal and 5 shots on target.
– Sergi Darder: Central playmaker with 1 shot on target.
– Omar Mascarell: Holding midfielder vital for controlling the game pace.
Predicted Match Outcome
Strengths and Considerations:
– Leganes: Home advantage at Estadio Butarque and generally strong performance.
– Mallorca: Solid defensive performances and resilient attack, capable of pulling off draws or narrow wins.
Predicted Scoreline:
– Considering both teams’ mixed start to the season and historical H2H results, this match might end in a draw.
– Predicted result: Leganes 1-1 Mallorca
Potential Goalscorers:
– Leganes: Juan Cruz, Enric Franquesa
– Mallorca: Vedat Muriqi
While both teams have the potential to score and secure points, the current form indicates a closely contested draw is the most likely outcome.
Note: These predictions are educated guesses based on available data and might not reflect the actual outcome. Football is unpredictable and can surprise us!
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