In the match Leganes – Sevilla on December 23, 2018, the guests will try to win and regain the first line in the standings. The kickoff at the Municipal de Butarque stadium is scheduled for 18:15 Moscow time.Leganés Mauricio Pellegrino’s team has made it out of the relegation zone, but is still at risk, because the gap from 18th place is only three points, even a defeat in the Leganes-Sevilla match can throw the hosts into the number of outsiders. Leganes’ last game was at the Balaidos Stadium, hosted by Celta. The guests were not considered the favorite of this game, so they did not play attacking football. Leganes’ hopes were counter-attacks and the opportunity to score from a set piece. The guests had a chance to score a goal at the very beginning of the game, Leganes players intercepted the ball in the center of the field and brought Youssef En-Nesiri to the shock position, the Moroccan jumped out to a rendezvous with the goalkeeper, but failed to beat the latter. It was not easy for Leganes players to create scoring chances, they mainly used the opponent’s mistakes. En-Nesiri had an identical chance in the second half, the striker again got the ball after the interception and went one on one with the goalkeeper, but the hosts’ goalkeeper was again at his best. Until the end of the match, the guests did not score, but there is also a positive moment – they did not concede, the result is 0:0. Sevilla The Sevillas have been chasing their first title since 1946. Pablo Machin’s team is second in the Spanish league, three points behind Barcelona. Another attempt to catch up with the Catalans took place in the home match of the previous round against Girona. The home team decided to quickly do their job and tried to open an account from the very beginning of the game. Wissam Ben Yedder had the first great opportunity to score a goal, the French striker jumped into a striking position already in the eighth minute of the game, the player’s shot was unsuccessful and the ball went wide of the near post. The home team approached the goal scored every moment, at the end of the first half Roque Mesa could score, the midfielder intercepted the ball and jumped out to rendezvous with the goalkeeper, but the goalkeeper came out the winner of this duel. The Red-Whites managed to achieve their goal and open the scoring in the match right after the break, in the 55th minute the penalty was converted by Ever Banega. The goal scored added lightness to the Sevilla players, thanks to which they quickly distinguished themselves and for the second time, Pablo Sarabia shot a great one-touch shot and doubled his team’s advantage in the 64th minute. There was still enough time left until the end of the match, however, the Sevillians decided not to take risks and calmly bring the game to victory. The Red-Whites won the Leganes-Sevilla match and they need to achieve the same result. Odds for the match Leganes – Sevilla December 23, 2018 Bookmakers from Pari-Match are not ready to name the absolute favorite of this game, but they give a small advantage to the visiting team. Odds for the match Leganes – Sevilla: Leganes to win – 3.25; Draw – 3.25; Sevilla win – 2.37. Leganes – Sevilla: the forecast for the match Sevilla, although it looks preferable in this game, but to score against Leganes, lately, is a rather difficult task. Forecast for the match Leganes – Sevilla: the second goal from the 61st to the 90th minute, the coefficient is 3.40.
