RCD Espanyol vs Leganés

Current streaks

Recent form

RCD Espanyol

RCD Espanyol have been struggling in recent weeks, currently languishing in 18th position in La Liga with just 15 points from 18 games. Their recent form has been particularly poor, with only one win in their last six matches across all competitions. The Catalan side are currently on a five-game winless streak, which includes three losses and two draws. Their most recent victory came against RC Celta, where they scored an impressive three goals. However, this seems to be an anomaly rather than the norm, as Espanyol have only managed to score four goals in their last six games, averaging a mere 0.67 goals per game. Defensively, they've been somewhat more solid, conceding six goals in the same period, but still struggling to keep clean sheets with only one in their last six matches. The majority of their recent games have been low-scoring affairs, with 83% of matches featuring under 2.5 goals.

Leganés

Leganés have shown inconsistent form in their recent matches, alternating between wins, losses, and draws. Their last six games have yielded two wins, two draws, and two losses, highlighting their struggle for consistency. The team's defensive vulnerabilities are evident, conceding an average of two goals per game and keeping only one clean sheet in this period. Notably, Leganés have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with 67% of their matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Their most recent La Liga fixture against Villarreal CF was particularly goal-heavy, ending in a 5-2 defeat. Despite their 15th position in the league, Leganés have shown they can compete with top teams, as evidenced by their surprising 1-0 away victory against Barcelona. However, their negative goal difference and the fact that both teams have scored in two-thirds of their matches suggest that while Leganés can find the net, they often struggle to outscore their opponents.

Recent home/away form

RCD Espanyol

RCD Espanyol's recent home form has been a mixed bag, with the team showing inconsistency at their own ground. The Catalan side have managed two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six home matches, highlighting their struggle for consistency. Interestingly, Espanyol have maintained a perfect balance in terms of goals, scoring and conceding 7 each over this period, resulting in a goal difference of zero. Their most convincing home performance came in a 3-1 victory over RC Celta, which stands out as their highest-scoring game during this stretch. Despite their overall league position of 18th, Espanyol have shown some resilience at home, with 67% of their matches seeing both teams score and an even split between games going over and under 2.5 goals. However, the team's inability to keep clean sheets, managing only one in six games, remains a concern for their home performances.

Leganés

Leganés have shown impressive away form recently, remaining unbeaten in their last four away matches across all competitions. They've secured three wins and two draws in their last six away games, including a notable victory against Barcelona in La Liga. The team's attacking prowess is evident, scoring an average of 1.83 goals per game, while their defence has been somewhat leaky, conceding 1.5 goals per match. A particularly high-scoring encounter was their 4-3 loss to Girona, contributing to the fact that both teams have scored in 83% of these away fixtures. Interestingly, despite their 15th position in the league, Leganés have managed to maintain a positive goal difference in their recent away matches, suggesting they perform better on the road than their overall league standing might indicate.