Getafe vs Villarreal: La Liga Clash – Preview, Team News & Predictions

Villarreal will be aiming to secure back-to-back wins in Spain’s top flight when they travel to face Getafe on Saturday afternoon. The Yellow Submarine currently sit fourth in the La Liga table, level on points with third-placed Atletico Madrid, while Getafe occupy 11th position, four points above the relegation zone.

Getafe’s Recent Form

Getafe have managed to distance themselves from the relegation battle, earning five points from their last three league matches. They drew with Girona and Celta Vigo before a convincing 2-0 victory over Alaves in their most recent outing. Despite climbing to 11th, Jose Bordalas’ side remains only four points ahead of the drop zone, highlighting the precarious nature of their position.

The La Liga table is incredibly tight, with just six points separating Rayo Vallecano in 18th and Athletic Bilbao in 10th. With a significant portion of the season remaining, the battle for survival and European qualification promises to be fiercely contested.

Getafe are among the lowest goalscorers in La Liga this season, having found the net only 18 times in 23 matches. Their home form has also been underwhelming, securing just 12 points from 11 matches at their stadium.

Villarreal’s Pursuit of Champions League Football

Villarreal will enter this match buoyed by a dominant 4-1 home win against Espanyol, a performance that saw them return to winning ways. Marcelino’s team endured a difficult spell in January, losing four consecutive games across all competitions, but they secured a valuable point at Osasuna before their impressive victory over Espanyol.

With 14 wins, three draws, and five defeats from 22 league matches, Villarreal have accumulated 45 points, placing them fourth in the table. They are seven points ahead of fifth-placed Real Betis and level with Atletico Madrid, and crucially, have a game in hand. A top-three finish is well within their reach.

Historically, Villarreal have a strong record against Getafe, losing only nine of their previous 48 encounters and remaining undefeated against them since January 2019. You can find more detailed statistics on WhoScored.com.

Team News

Getafe will be without Davinchi, Borja Mayoral, Abu Kamara, and Mario Martin due to injury, while Juanmi is a doubt for Saturday’s contest. Luis Vazquez, who has scored twice in his first three appearances, is expected to start, alongside Anderlecht loanee Martin Satriano. Djene Dakonam could also feature in midfield.

Villarreal face injury concerns with Logan Costa, Pau Cabanes, and Juan Foyth ruled out. Willy Kambwala, Gerard Moreno, and Alfon Gonzalez will undergo late fitness tests. Nicolas Pepe impressed in a central role against Espanyol and is likely to continue there alongside Georges Mikautadze. Alfonso Pedraza is available again after suspension and could replace the left-back.

Possible Starting Lineups:

• Getafe: Soria; Abqar, Duarte, Romero; Femenia, Dakonam, Milla, Arambarri, Iglesias; Vazquez, Satriano
• Villarreal: Junior; Mourino, Veiga, Marin, Pedraza; Buchanan, Parejo, Gueye, Moleiro; Pepe, Mikautadze

Prediction

While Villarreal’s form has been somewhat inconsistent recently, they boast the fourth-best away record in La Liga this season. Considering their superior form and historical dominance over Getafe, we anticipate Marcelino’s side will secure all three points on Saturday.

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