Tomás Yelmini
The 2022 World Cup, which drew the attention of soccer fans worldwide for almost a whole month, is coming to an end. However, in Spain, attention is now focused on La Liga 2, the country’s second division competition. On the 21st matchday, which marks the end of 2022 and the beginning of a three-week hiatus, Lugo vs Granada will face off.
They are two teams that have contrasting realities and opposed expectations. While Granada is in sixth place, a playoff spot, and has the desire to pursue straight promotion, Lugo is fighting to escape the danger zone (second to last and in the relegation zone).
Without further ado, JefeBet brings you all the details on this intriguing matchup between teams from the Spanish second division, together with the odds and predictions, to ensure that nobody misses out on what may happen.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Lugo vs Granada LaLiga 2 Matchday 21 Game on December 17, 2022
- Where: Anxo Carro Stadium – Lugo, Spain
- When: Saturday, December 17, 10.15 AM E.T.
- Moneyline: Lugo (+290) / Tie (+215) / Granada (+105)
- Asian Handicap: Lugo (+0.5, -134), Granada (-0.5, +102).
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+143) / Under (-195)
- Both teams score: Yes (+107) / No (-148).
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Betting on Lugo
Lugo is in second to last place, only two points ahead of Ibiza and Málaga, who are at the bottom of the table. They have 26 goals against, which makes them the third most vulnerable team in La Liga 2.
For a team that is great on the counterattack but rather weak and very permeable in defense, this is a really challenging situation. They frequently have opportunities, but they also blow too many of them. Lugo will attempt to take advantage of Granada’s unreliability away from home at Anxo Carro in front of their supporters.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Óscar Whalley, Miguel Loureiro, Xavi Torres, Alberto Rodríguez, Orest Lebedenko, Josep Señé, Pablo Claveria, Moctar El Hacen, Sebas Moyano, Manu Barreiro, Christopher Ramos de Ia Flor.
Betting on Granada
After the impressive victory at Los Cármenes, in front of their supporters, against none other than La Liga 2 leaders Alavés, whom they pushed down from that privilege, all the doubts that had been hovering over Granada were abruptly put to rest.
The subsequent draw against Málaga, one of the worst teams in the tournament, renewed doubts, but the crucial 1-0 win against Burgos -one of the teams ahead of them in the standings- put them back on the way to the top. They have 32 points and are four points behind the leader, Eibar.
Probable lineup (4-4-2): Raúl Fernández, Ricard Sánchez, Miguel Ángel Rubio, Ignasi Miquel, Carlos Neva, Óscar Melendo, Njegos Petrovic, Víctor Meseguer Cavas, José Callejón, Myrto Uzuni, Jorge Molina.
JefeBet Prediction
Granada is solid at home, but inconsistent on the road. However, this is a team designed to seek promotion and that will show on the field. We believe they will make a difference and take the three points.
Prediction: Granada wins 2 to 1.
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