In the upcoming clash between Getafe and Athletic Bilbao, anticipation is high as both teams aim to secure crucial points.
With a history of closely contested matches, fans are eager to see who will emerge victorious this time around. Getafe and Athletic Bilbao have drawn five of their last six matches.
Match Preview
Since winning the Copa del Rey, Athletic Bilbao’s form has dropped. The Lions haven’t won in their last four matches, earning just two points. They are now six points behind Champions League qualification.
Getafe is unbeaten in their last three matches, gaining five points out of nine. The Azulones secured a 3-1 victory against Almeria last week.
The clubs played a four-goal game earlier this season at Athletic Bilbao’s San Mames.
Yuri Berchice scored for Athletic in the sixth minute. However, a first-half red card for Oihan Sancet gave Getafe an advantage.
Gaston Alvarez equalized before Inaki Williams restored Athletic’s lead in the 62nd minute. With eight minutes left, Juami Latasa leveled the scores for Getafe.
Getafe has been strong at home this season with a record of 8 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses, with a goal difference of +4. However, they failed to win their last two home matches in La Liga.
Athletic Bilbao has struggled away recently, losing their last two matches away from San Mames and having an overall away record of 5 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses. Meanwhile, they have a -2-goal difference on the road.
Gorka Guruzeta leads Athletic Club in scoring with 14 goals this season.
Guruzeta has scored or assisted in each of Athletic’s last three La Liga matches. However, all three games ended without wins. Inaki Williams has scored nine goals in La Liga for the Lions
Getafe’s Borja Mayoral has scored 15 goals this season in La Liga, ranking fifth in the Golden Boot race.
He is just four goals behind top scorer Artem Dovbyk. Mayoral has five more matches to catch Dovbyk in the goal-scoring chart.
On-loan Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has eight goals for Getafe. Greenwood has also provided six assists.
Greenwood is in great form ahead of the match with Athletic Club. He scored twice and assisted another goal in Getafe’s 3-1 win over Almeria last weekend.
Prediction & Analysis:
Considering their recent form, a draw seems likely between Getafe and Athletic Bilbao.
Despite their earlier fixture ending in a 2-2 stalemate, our prediction leans towards a goalless draw this time.
With Athletic struggling and Getafe’s solid home record, the match could see both teams sharing the points once again.
- Getafe 1-1 Athletic Bilbao