On Monday night, two teams escaping relegation, Getafe and Espanyol, will clash in the lower house of La Liga at the Estadio Coliseum. This match is vital for both teams as they are in the bottom region of the table and a win could even move them out of the relegation zone.
Getafe: Stable defense, weak attack
Getafe's season so far has been based on the contrast between defense and attack. José Bordalás' team scored only 10 goals this season, which is the worst indicator in the league, but at the same time, with 13 goals conceded, they have the third best defense. This inconsistency shows why the team is currently ranked 17th.
In their last match, Getafe suffered a 2-0 defeat at home to Real Madrid, but before that they had three wins in their last four matches, including all series. In the midweek Copa del Rey match against a lower class team, Orihuela, they progressed on penalties, which also shows that their offensive efficiency leaves something to be desired.
Key statistics:
- Getafe have won just twice in La Liga this season, but lead the league's "ex-specialists" title with seven draws.
- They have conceded just once at home and have allowed just four goals in eight matches.
Expected starting team (4-4-2):
Soria - Iglesias, Dakonam, Alderete, Rico - Nyom, Milla, Arambarri, Perez - Yildirim, Rodriguez
Espanyol: Fluctuating performance and poor away form
Espanyol are in a similar difficult position, currently in 18th place, just a hair behind Getafe. Although they beat Celta Vigo 3-1 last weekend, they then lost 2-0 to Barbastro, a fourth division team in the Copa del Rey, which highlighted the team's vulnerability.
The Catalans' away form is particularly poor, losing their last five away league matches while conceding a total of 12 goals in those encounters.
Key statistics:
- Espanyol have won their last three league meetings against Getafe, including a 2-1 success in the 2022-23 season.
- Their last away victory came in September.
Expected starting team (4-2-3-1):
J. Garcia - El Hilali, S. Gomez, Cabrera, Olivan - Smith, Lozano - Puado, Kral, Carreras - Cardona
Head-to-head results
Espanyol have dominated the clashes against Getafe in recent years, as they have won their last three league meetings. However, based on their form this season, Getafe promises to be a difficult opponent at home, especially as their defense is extremely solid.
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Forecast
This meeting is extremely important for both teams, as they are direct rivals in the fight against relegation. Getafe is trying to get the three points based on its strong defense at home, while Espanyol is trying to forget the poor results of the past period away from home.
Summary
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