Espanyol vs Getafe Prediction, preview, team news and lineups 18.04.2025

• Date and Time: Friday, April 18, 2025, 21:00 GMT+1
• Venue: RCDE Stadium, Cornellà, Spain

Espanyol vs Getafe Preview and Team News

Espanyol Team News

Espanyol seemed doomed to relegation in December when Manolo González took over a team in the relegation zone. 

A successful transfer market and his appointment were enough to bring the side out of the relegation zone, and the club have climbed to 15th in La Liga. Espanyol have only lost one match across all competitions in their last five.

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One of the reasons González was able to salvage the team this season was Urko González and Roberto Fernández. The pair have secured consistent chance creations. 

Previously, Espanyol lacked attacking quality, which explains the sudden jump as they defeated Rayo Vallecano (0-4) and Celta Vigo (0-2). These results are even more impressive considering both were away fixtures. 

José Gragera, Brian Oliván, and Pablo Ramón will be sidelined with injuries.

Espanyol Predicted Line-up vs Getafe

Espanyol Predicted line-up vs Getafe (4-2-3-1): Joan García; Romero, Cabrera, Kumbulla, El Hilali; Lozano, Urko González; Javi Puado, Edu Exposito, Roca; R. Fernández.

Getafe Team News

Getafe are in the race for the European spots, despite spending their first months in the relegation zone. José Bordalas’ style, marked by ultra-defensive football and contentiousness, has lifted the team to mid-table in La Liga. While the squad remains limited, they continue to make life difficult for richer clubs. 

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— Getafe C.F. (@GetafeCF) April 15, 2025

Recent weeks have seen an inconsistent Getafe. They lost 3-1 to Las Palmas at home last weekend. They claimed a 1-0 lead in the first half through Alderete’s goal, but Diego Rico’s red card shortly before half-time changed the course of the game. They’ve also beaten Osasuna (2-1), Real Valladolid (4-0), and Atlético de Madrid. 

Diego Rico is suspended for Friday’s meeting.

Getafe Predicted line-up vs Espanyol

Getafe Predicted line-up vs Espanyol (4-4-2): Soria; Argüelles, Alderete, Duarte, Iglesias; Bernat, Arambarri, Terrats, Milla; Juanmi, Uche.

Espanyol vs Getafe Prediction

• Prediction: Draw
• Odds: 2.8 (22Bet)
• Score Prediction: Espanyol 1-1 Getafe

Both teams are in great form, making this encounter an even one. These sides are known for their defensive football, with Getafe being more aggressive in their “anti-football” behaviour.

The visitors might have the edge given their top-flight experience, but they meet at Cornella, which shifts the match to a draw. Both squads tend to line up in 4-4-2 formations, eventually nullifying each other. Getafe often struggle to make an impact away from home, while Espanyol have shown more coherent play lately. 

Espanyol vs Getafe Betting Tip

• Pick: Roberto Fernández to score
• Odds: 4.5 (22Bet)

Espanyol’s attack has depended mainly on Javi Puado and Urko González this season. The former may be the reason the team have not sunk into the relegation zone. The Spaniard might not be the most consistent in his final third decision-making, but he’s the most important chance creator of the squad. 

However, Puado is unlikely to score given Getafe’s famous low block, which often requires forwards to step up. This is where Roberto Fernández comes in. He’s demonstrated himself as a quality striker in the box. With the absence of Diego Rico, this could be a key area for Espanyol to exploit. 

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