Getafe will face Espanyol in an important La Liga clash at Estadio Coliseum this Saturday night. The match carries significant implications for both teams as they vie for better positioning in the league table.
Current Standings and Performance
Espanyol currently sits fifth in La Liga with 27 points, just four points shy of fourth-placed Atletico Madrid. They have recorded eight wins, three draws, and four losses this season.
Getafe follows closely in eighth place, having accumulated 20 points from six wins, two draws, and seven defeats across their first 15 matches. They are four points behind sixth-placed Real Betis.
Recent Form
Espanyol comes into this match on a high, having won their last three games against Sevilla, Celta Vigo, and Rayo Vallecano. They have not achieved a finish higher than seventh in La Liga since 2005 and are keen to capitalize on this promising season.
In contrast, Getafe recently suffered a setback, losing 2-0 to Villarreal in their last outing. Despite this, they have secured victories in two of their last three matches, including a 1-0 win over Elche.
Head-to-Head History
- Both teams have faced each other 41 times, with Getafe winning 15 matches.
- The last four encounters have each ended in a 1-0 scoreline, with both teams winning two.
- Espanyol emerged victorious in their most recent meeting in April 2025, winning 1-0.
Team News
Getafe will miss Luis Milla, who is suspended, as well as Davinchi, who is sidelined due to a knee injury. Their expected lineup features Samuel Lino and Borja Mayoral leading the attack in a 4-4-2 formation.
Espanyol will also be without Tyrhys Dolan due to suspension. Javi Puado remains out with a knee injury, while Clemens Riedel could return from illness. Charles Pickel is expected to fill Dolan’s position in the starting XI.
Predictions and Expectations
Given Espanyol’s strong recent form, they are favorites heading into this match. However, Getafe has shown resilience at home, having lost only two of their seven league games this season. A tightly contested match could lead to a draw.
Final prediction: Getafe 1 – 1 Espanyol.
