On Saturday evening, Villarreal ll and Leganes go head-to-head at the Estadio de la Ceramica in a game that could have significant implications at both ends of the Segunda table.
Villarreal ll is looking for a change in fortunesThe home team heads into this game on the back of a five-game winless run in the Spanish second tier. To make matters worse, a 2-0 defeat at Eibar last time out means they have suffered three straight defeats in the Segunda.
The Yellow Submarine’s main concern in the Segunda lately has been a lack of goals, as they have failed to score in four league outings.
The lack of goals and results has seen Villarreal ll drop into the relegation zone. However, they are just a point shy of the safety of 18th place.
A 1-0 defeat against Elche in their last home game ended an unbeaten run of seven games on home soil in the Segunda for Villarreal ll.
Leganes leading the pack in the SegundaThe visitors are currently top of Segunda, three points clear of second-place Elche and four clear of third-place Espanyol in the fight for the automatic play-off spots.
Borja Jimenez's team's back-to-back wins and clean sheets against Amorebieta and Mirandes have certainly aided their bid for automatic promotion.
Their recent matches in the Segunda have been relatively low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in six of their last nine league matches.
If they are to maintain their lead at the top, Leganes will need to improve on their travels. The visitors have won just one of their previous four away games in Segunda.
However, that one away win came in their last Segunda game on their travels in the 1-0 win at Amorebieta.
What am I backing?Leganes are the form team heading into this encounter, even if their away form has been poor lately. The bet I am backing is the away victory.
