Getafe and Valencia, both on 19 points from 15 La Liga matches, aim to secure a win in Spain’s top flight when they clash at Estadio Coliseum on Friday night.
Match Preview:
Getafe, tough to beat in La Liga, suffered a recent defeat to Las Palmas but bounced back with a 2-1 Copa del Rey win over Atzeneta.
The Deep Blue Ones, currently 10th in the league, aim to continue their strong home record, unbeaten in La Liga at Estadio Coliseum since April.
Valencia, currently ninth in the table, have faced two consecutive losses in La Liga away games.
However, they secured a Copa del Rey win against Arosa. With five wins, four draws, and six defeats in the league, they aim to improve their away form.
In their previous encounters, Getafe secured a 1-0 win over Valencia last season, but Valencia triumphed 5-1 at Mestalla.
Getafe La Liga form: D D W D W L
Getafe form (all competitions): W W D W L W
Valencia La Liga form: W D W L D L
Valencia form (all competitions): W W L D L W
Team News:
Getafe will miss Carmona, Arambarri, and Unal due to injuries, while Alderete’s suspension adds to the absence of Rico and Suarez due to milestone yellow cards.
Expect changes in defense and the attacking lineup with Greenwood, Mayoral, and Maksimovic returning.
Valencia’s Almeida returns to training but might miss this game, whereas Gaya remains sidelined.
Changes are expected from their Copa del Rey game lineup, including Perez, Guerra, and Correia’s return. Duro, the top scorer, is set to lead the attack.
Possible Starting Lineups:
Getafe: (4-4-2)
Soria;
Iglesias, Dakonam, Alvarez, Angileri;
Greenwood, Milla, Maksimovic, Alena;
Mayoral, Latasa
Valencia: (4-4-2)
Mamardashvili;
Correia, Mosquera, Paulista, Gasiorowski;
Foulquier, Pepelu, Guerra, Perez;
D Lopez, Duro
Prediction: Getafe 1-1 Valencia
Given the teams’ similar performances in the league, we predict a tightly contested match resulting in a 1-1 draw between Getafe and Valencia.