Villarreal CF vs CD Leganes, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Villarreal CF vs CD Leganes — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.
- Villarreal CF 38 games · 72 pts (2026/27)
- CD Leganes 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alberto Undiano
- Referee Aitor Villate
- Referee Eduardo Prieto
- Referee Iker De Francisco
- Referee Sergio Uson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompie | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alaves | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | CD Leganes | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Apr | Valencia CF | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Apr | Girona FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Apr | Valencia CF | H | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Apr | Real Betis Balompie | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Apr | FC Barcelona | H | 4–4 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | Villarreal CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Apr | Real Madrid CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Apr | Deportivo Alaves | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Apr | Real Valladolid CF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Mar | Getafe CF | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Girona FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio de la Ceramica!
- 5' The travelling CD Leganes supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Villarreal CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' Villarreal CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ramiro Funes Mori suffering a number of foals already.
- 30' It looks surprising CD Leganes does not make any changes. Ruben Perez has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 35' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 40' Alvaro Gonzalez has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 40 cards already picked up this season.
- 45' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 50' Supporters expect more eagerness from Gerard Gumbau, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio de la Ceramica with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 55' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 57' Youssef En-Nesyri has so much to prove this time. He replaces Guido Carrillo on 57 minute.
- 62' Villarreal CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CD Leganes backline.
- 64' Against the run of play, Carlos Bacca has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 69' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Villarreal CF and CD Leganes are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 71' Nabil El Zhar is replacing Bustinza for the CD Leganes side.
- 75' Villarreal CF ring the changes. Carlos Bacca has done his job and it is now time for Santiago Caseres to step up.
- 77' Sabin is ready to make an impact after coming on for Oscar at the 77 minute mark.
- 80' What composure from Karl Toko Ekambi! The Cameroon international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 84' Another substitution for Villarreal CF to replace Samuel Chukwueze by Alfonso Pedraza on 84 minute.
- 87' GOAL! Nabil El Zhar fires home to make it 2-1!
- 89' Villarreal CF make a change. Karl Toko Ekambi trudges off to be replaced by Gerard Moreno on 89 minutes.
- 90' A moment of madness from Kenneth Omeruo on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. CD Leganes will be frustrated.
- Another three points for Villarreal CF.
Lineups
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 39
- 10
- 4
-
9
Carlos Bacca ↓ Santiago Caseres 75'
- 19
- 17
- 13
- 2
- 3
- 8
- 30
Bench
-
16
Alfonso Pedraza ↑ 84'
-
7
Gerard Moreno ↑ 89'
- 25
- 11
- 6
- 14
-
5
Santiago Caseres ↑ 75'
Coach
Javier Calleja
CD Leganes Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 21
- 1
-
3
Bustinza C ↓ Nabil El Zhar 71'
- 5
- 24
-
27
Oscar ↓ Sabin Merino 77'
- 12
- 9
- 22
- 6
Bench
- 4
- 2
- 17
-
10
Nabil El Zhar ↑ 71'
- 29
-
18
Sabin Merino ↑ 77'
-
26
Youssef En-Nesyri ↑ 57'
Coach
Mauricio Pellegrino
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gerard Moreno | 4 |
| Thierno Barry | 3 |
| Oscar | 2 |
| Ayoze Perez | 2 |
| Carlos Bacca | 2 |
| Nabil El Zhar | 1 |
| Jonathan Silva | 1 |
| Pau Cabanes | 1 |
Villarreal CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.48
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
CD Leganes xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Villarreal CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
73%
Draw or CD Leganes
54%
Villarreal CF or CD Leganes
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
9.3%
0 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.4%
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | CD Leganes covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
CD Leganes keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.