H2H: Real Sociedad vs. Leganes – Prediction (La Liga

Preview and Teams Comparison.

At home, Real Sociedad are unbeaten in their three games against Leganes in all competitions (W2 D1), all played in LaLiga, winning their last two and scoring three goals in both wins.

Real Sociedad have never lost to Leganés at home (W2, D1) in La Liga (LL), giving them a prime opportunity to confirm their best 13-round start to a top-flight season this decade. A victory would be Sociedad’s fourth at home this campaign, but there could well be a twist, with the Basque hosts not playing out a draw anywhere since their opening fixture. Willian José (SOC) has returned to goalscoring form, etching his name on the scoresheet in three of his last four starts at home. In a show of real tenacity, Sociedad have recorded the last goal of the game in four consecutive matches. In the process, they have secured three victories, despite going in with just one half-time lead during that sequence.

Sociedad’s three LL home wins this term have all been delivered by margins of two or more goals. Seven of Sociedad’s last eight LL fixtures have produced over 2.5 total goals, with both teams scoring in six. In contrast, three of Leganés’ last four matches on the road have finished with two or fewer goals. Referee Juan Martínez Munuera is yet to send a player off in six previous LL assignments.

Leganés’ horror start continues, and they remain winless on the road this LL season (D1, L4). This is much to do with their goal difference inside the first 30 minutes (-5) and the final 30 (-5), and discipline is also an issue, with Leganés collecting 38 yellow cards in their first 12 LL matches. That is the second-highest tally in the league. Roque Mesa (LEG) has drawn the ire of various referees, being booked in three of his last four appearances away from home. Conceding the opening goal in their last four LL away games (D1, L3), Leganés have seen six of their nine LL losses (home or away) settled by a solitary goal. This indicates only slight improvement to a still-leaking defence, which has failed to keep a clean sheet in any game bar their sole victory.