Laura Rozo
Ponferradina vs CD Lugo will probably be a very interesting match since both teams have a lot at stake. Both teams have had a difficult season, but there is still a long way to go until promotions are decided. In the last few matchdays, the road has been complicated for Ponferradina and CD Lugo, reason enough to fight for a victory in this new opportunity.
At JefeBet we present our analysis, predictions and other information on the match between these two La Liga 2 clubs, Ponferradina vs CD Lugo, a clash full of emotions in Spanish Second Division.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Ponferradina vs CD Lugo LaLiga 2 matchday 20 Game on December 11, 2022
- Where: El Toralín Municipal Stadium, Ponferrada, Spain
- When: Sunday, December 11, 2022, 10:30 AM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Ponferradina (+120) / Tie (+220) / CD Lugo (+200)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Ponferraina (AH -0.25, -110) / CD Lugo (AH +0.25, -117)
- BetMGM Over/Under (2.5): Over (+105), Under (-150).
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes (-115) / No (-120).
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Ponferradina Preview
The team from Ponferrada is currently in the 20th place in La Liga 2 standings. David Gallego’s team has achieved 4 wins, 6 draws and 9 defeats so far this season. In the last five matchdays, Ponferradina has been unable to win, so they will come into the Ponferradina vs CD Lugo match with the obligation to pick up all three points in front of their home fans.
In their last match against Levante, the team from Ponferrada drew in a goalless match. The game was dominated for the most part by the home side, but Ponferradina’s defensive strength and the great performance of Amir Makarizde ensured that the 19 shots (7 of them on goal) by their opponents did not cause any trouble on the scoreboard.
Possible lineup (4-2-3-1): Amir Makaridze, Paris Adot, Alex Pascanu, Adrián Diéguez, Ale Diez, Erik Morán, Kelechi Nwakal, Daniel Ojeda, Agus Medina, José Naranjo, Edu Espiau.
CD Lugo Preview
In their last match against Sporting Gijón, Lugo lost by a score of 1-0, in a match where Gijón midfielder Giovanni Zarfino scored in the 88th minute to put an end to Lugo’s hopes. During the match, possession and shots on goal went mostly to Lugo; however, the lack of effectiveness was crucial at the end of the game.
The Galician team is currently in 19th place in La Liga 2 standings and so far this season, Fran Justo’s registers 4 wins, 6 draws and 9 defeats. In the last five rounds, CD Lugo has registered only one win, and in this Ponferradina vs CD Lugo match they hope to take the three points and thus at least overtake Racing Santander, which currently has the same amount of points.
Possible lineup (4-3-3): Óscar Whalley, Miguel Loureiro, Xavi Torres, Alberto Rodríguez, Zé Ricardo, Juanpe Jiménez, Pablo Clavería, El Hacen, Jaume Cuellar, Chris Ramos, Sebas Moyano.
JefeBet Prediction
This Ponferradina vs CD Lugo will surely be a tremendously even match considering that the teams are so close between each other in the standings.
Although neither won in the last round and are underdogs based on their results, it is likely that Ponferradina, will take advantage of their home condition as well as of the opportunities created by their midfielders.
Prediction: Ponferradina wins 1-0.
