Getafe vs Espanyol Preview, Prediction, Odds, Betting Tips 09.12.2024

• Date and Time: December 09, 21:00 GMT+1
• Venue: Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, Getafe, Spain

Getafe

Relegation often looms over Getafe, and this season is no different. They sit just above the relegation zone, sitting 17th with 13 points from 15 games. 

José Bordalás’s team has won only two games in the 2024/25 season: a 2-0 victory against Deportivo Alavés and another 2-0 win against Real Valladolid. Getafe nearly crashed out of the Copa del Rey, advancing only after a penalty shootout following a goalless 120 minutes against Orihuela. 

Getafe have three matches remaining before Christmas. They’ll go up against Espanyol, Atlético Madrid, and Mallorca but aren’t favoured to win any of them. The importance of their clash with Espanyol cannot be overstated, as a goal difference is the only thing separating these two teams. 

Espanyol

Espanyol’s season hasn’t been particularly inspiring either. They crashed out of the Copa del Rey with a 2-0 loss to Unión Deportiva Barbastro. Espanyol dominated the game but failed to score, while the home team capitalised on their few chances. 

On the other hand, it allows the club to focus on the league only, where survival is key. If Espanyol wins the match in Getafe, it will overtake Getafe in the league table. They still have one match against Valencia, which was postponed due to the DANA storm. The game is now scheduled for December 18th. 

Espanyol tends to be efficient against imprecise teams in their final third attacks, as in their victory against Celta Vigo (1-3). However, since this won’t be the case with Getafe, the game is set to be an intriguing contest. Espanyol will also face Osasuna and Las Palmas before the Christmas break. 

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Getafe vs Espanyol Prediction

• Prediction: Getafe to win
• Odds: 1.80 (22Bet)
• Score Prediction: Getafe 1-0 Espanyol

Both teams like to give possession to their opponents, so this encounter will be an interesting experiment. However, considering it’ll be at Getafe’s stadium, José Bordalas’ team will likely come out victorious. It’s an important match for both teams, yet it won’t make the headlines as neither club is very popular in Spain. 

Getafe are known for their dark arts under Bordalas, which is why they’re likely to win the match. Espanyol won more games head-to-head, but the home advantage could turn things around. 

Getafe vs Espanyol Betting Tip

• Pick: Red Card more than 6.5
• Odds: 2.14 (22Bet)

If there’s one thing most fans link Getafe the most to, it’s the so-called tactical fouls that result in yellow cards. José Bordalas, Getafe’s head coach, has seen himself sent off by refs multiple times due to his comments and temperament. 

It’s likely to see an intense game against a team that also dislikes possession of the ball. Under Bordalás, most ‘intense’ games end with multiple yellow or red cards, and this game should be no different.  

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