Getafe vs Espanyol Prediction and Betting Tips | 9th December 2024

The 2024-25 edition of La Liga is back in action with another set of matches this week as Getafe lock horns with Espanyol in a crucial encounter at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez on Monday. Both teams have been inconsistent this season and will want to win this game.

Getafe vs Espanyol Preview

Espanyol are in 18th place in the La Liga standings and have struggled to impose themselves in the top flight this season. The Catalan outfit slumped to a shock 2-0 defeat at the hands of Barbastro in the Copa del Rey this week and will need to work hard to bounce back in this match.

Getafe, on the other hand, are in 17th place in the league table and have not been at their best this season. The hosts defeated Orihuela on penalties in the Copa del Rey in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this weekend.

Getafe vs Espanyol Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Espanyol have a slight edge over Getafe and have won 15 out of the last 39 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Getafe's 14 victories.
Getafe have suffered defeats in their last three matches against Espanyol in La Liga and have not lost four league games on the trot against the Catalans in the history of the top flight.
After an unbeaten run of seven matches on the trot at home against Espanyol in La Liga, Getafe lost their previous such game in the competition by a 2-1 scoreline in January 2023.
Getafe have won their last four matches at home played out on a Monday in La Liga without conceding a single goal.

Getafe vs Espanyol Prediction

Getafe have shown glimpses of their ability in the top flight this season but face an uphill battle to avoid relegation in the coming months. The Madrid-based outfit will have the crowd on its side on Monday and will need to make the most of the home advantage.

Espanyol have been in dismal form this season and are in desperate need of a shot in the arm. Both teams have issues to address and could play out a draw this week.

Prediction: Getafe 1-1 Espanyol

Getafe vs Espanyol Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Draw

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No

Tip 3: Espanyol to score first - Yes