A classic Copa del Rey encounter is scheduled for the Estadio Municipal de Butarque as La Liga side CD Leganés hosts a determined CD Castellón from the Segunda División. For Leganés, this cup tie offers a welcome distraction from their top-flight survival battle and a chance to build momentum with a victory. CD Castellón, newly promoted to the second tier, will relish the opportunity to test themselves against La Liga opposition and will travel to the outskirts of Madrid dreaming of a famous cup upset.
This Leganes vs CD Castellon match preview will provide a comprehensive analysis of a fixture that pits a top-flight side against a motivated lower-league challenger. We will break down the key statistics, recent form, and head-to-head history to provide expert predictions for punters looking to find the best betting value in this intriguing cup clash.
Leganes Vs CD Castellon match preview/Betting preview
Team Recent Form
Based on their respective league campaigns in the 2025 season, here is the recent competitive form for both clubs.
Leganes: LDWLL
CD Castellon: DLWDL
key stats
- There is a full division of Spanish football separating La Liga side Leganés from the newly-promoted Segunda División outfit, CD Castellón.
- Leganés are formidable at home in the cup against lower-league teams, currently unbeaten in their last six Copa del Rey home matches against such opposition.
- This fixture has a history of being a tight, low-scoring affair, with the last three meetings between the clubs all producing under 2.5 goals.
My prediction is a 1-0 victory for Leganes. This has all the makings of a cagey and tactical cup tie. Leganés, even with an expectedly rotated squad, possess the quality and defensive organisation that comes with playing in La Liga. CD Castellón will be highly motivated but will likely adopt a defensive approach to try and frustrate their top-flight opponents. The head-to-head record strongly points to a low-scoring game, and I expect Leganés’ superior quality to be just enough to find a single, decisive goal to secure a professional, if unspectacular, victory and advance to the next round.
Leganes Vs CD Castellon H2H
- The last time these two sides met competitively was in the 2020-21 Segunda División season, with Leganés winning 2-1 at home and the reverse fixture ending 0-0.
- Leganés have a strong home record in this fixture, having never lost a competitive home match against CD Castellón.
- Goals have been scarce in recent meetings, with the last three encounters all finishing with under 2.5 goals.
- CD Castellón have struggled to break down the Leganés defence, scoring only one goal in their last three matches against them.
pre game odds
- Leganes Win: 1.50
- Draw: 4.20
- CD Castellon Win: 7.00
(Odds are subject to change and are correct as of the time of writing)
team news Leganes
With a crucial La Liga relegation battle as their priority, manager Borja Jiménez will make wholesale changes to his lineup for this Copa del Rey match. Key players like captain Sergio González and main striker Miguel de la Fuente will be rested. This provides a valuable opportunity for fringe players and youngsters to impress and stake their claim for a regular spot in the first team.
team news CD Castellon
This is a massive occasion for CD Castellón, and manager Dick Schreuder will undoubtedly field his strongest possible starting eleven. The team has no new injury concerns or suspensions, meaning they will be at full strength. They will look to their top scorer, Jesús de Miguel, to provide the main attacking threat and test a Leganés defence that will feature several second-string players.
predicted line up for both teams.
Leganes Predicted Starting XI (4-4-2):
Jiménez (GK); Nyom, Sáenz, Arambarri, Franquesa; Cissé, Chicco, Perea, Djouahra; Ureña, García
CD Castellon Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3):
Schwake (GK); Mendunjanin, Granero, Indias, Salva Ruiz; Moyita, Calavera, Suero; Douglas, De Miguel, Medunjanin
Leganes Vs CD Castellon betting tips
Tip 1 – result: Leganes Win
Tip 2 – Over/Under 2.5 goals: Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3 – both team to score: No
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