Leganes vs Girona FC Best odds and tips

Leganes are 19th in La Liga 2024-2025 after taking 29 points from their first 32 games and are in real danger of the drop. Girona FC are only marginally better off in 16th spot with 34 points from the same number of games and this Thursday’s meeting is a do-or-die relegation six-pointer. Borja Jimenez has been in charge of Leganes since June 2023 and has tried to bring stability to the club by sticking to a pragmatic, defence-first philosophy. Leganes play with a deep block and look to snatch points on the break or via set-pieces, but they have taken just one point from their last three home games, drawing with Osasuna and losing narrowly to Barcelona. Michel has been in charge of Girona FC since July 2021 and has maintained his faith in a proactive, possession-based style of football. His side will look to dominate the ball, play at a higher tempo and try to break teams down with their quality in wide areas, but they have lost their last two away matches.

Michel’s men are favourites to win this match at even odds, but Leganes are 3.75 and the draw is 3.20, which tells you all you need to know about how wide open this game is. Both sides are in terrible form and need to end their slumps, but Leganes have been the more resilient of the two at home, which could be key in this high-stakes game. A cagey affair could be on the cards with both managers likely to set their sides up to neutralise each other, but there is a good chance of both teams getting on the scoresheet at some point.

Cristhian Stuani remains Girona’s main man up front and has seven goals in 26 La Liga games this season, which is more than any other player in the squad. He has scored two of Girona’s last four goals and looks a good outside chance to get on the scoresheet on Thursday. Daniel Raba has been in good form for Leganes and is their top scorer this season with seven goals in 23 league games. He has scored four of Leganes’ last five goals and if they are to get on the scoresheet on Thursday, he is likely to be involved.