Athletic Bilbao is set to face Getafe in a La Liga clash on Saturday evening at San Mamés. Both teams are looking to improve their standings in the league as the season progresses. Currently, Athletic Bilbao ranks eighth with 14 points from nine matches, while Getafe sits in 12th place, having earned 11 points from the same number of games.
Athletic Bilbao’s Recent Performance
Athletic Bilbao enters this match following a much-needed 3-1 victory against Qarabag in the Champions League. This win came after consecutive losses to Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund. In La Liga, they have managed to secure four points from their last two matches, which includes a win against Mallorca and a draw against Elche.
The team has recorded four victories, two draws, and three defeats this season. Despite struggling offensively with only nine goals scored, they have the joint-best defensive record in the top nine leagues, conceding just nine goals.
Getafe’s Recent Performance
Getafe will be looking to rebound after their most recent 1-0 loss to Real Madrid. They have not won a league match since September 13 and currently have three wins, two draws, and four losses this season. Their position in the table reflects this form, with the team sitting in 12th place.
The last time Getafe triumphed over Athletic Bilbao was in February 2020. Since then, seven of their ten matchups have ended in draws, including a 1-1 tie in their last meeting.
Team News and Lineups
Athletic Bilbao will miss several key players this weekend. Benat Prados, Yeray Alvarez, and Unai Egiluz are sidelined. Inaki Williams is doubtful after his early substitution against Qarabag, and Alex Berenguer is poised to step in if Williams cannot play. Gorka Guruzeta, who scored two goals recently, is expected to start.
Getafe faces challenges of its own with suspensions affecting Allan Nyom and Alex Sancris. Davinchi is injured and unavailable until next year, while Abdel Aqbar is also questionable for the match. Adrian Liso, who has scored three goals in this season, is likely to feature in the starting lineup alongside Borja Mayoral, who has two this term.
| Team | Starting Players |
|---|---|
| Athletic Bilbao | Simon; Areso, Paredes, Vivian, Boiro; Ruiz de Galarreta, Jauregizar; Berenguer, Sancet, N Williams; Guruzeta |
| Getafe | Soria; Dakonam, Iglesias, Duarte; Femenia, Milla, Arambarri, Rico; Martin; Liso, Mayoral |
Match Prediction
While Athletic Bilbao has the advantage of home ground, the historical tendency for draws in this fixture cannot be overlooked. Our prediction is for a 0-0 draw at San Mamés on Saturday evening.
Fans can expect a competitive match as both teams seek crucial points in their La Liga journey.
