GETAFE hold some recent good form against Valencia, and the home side are favourites heading into Sunday’s La Liga clash against the bottom side in the league. Here we preview Getafe vs Valencia from Estadio Coliseum on Sunday, October 27th.
How the bookies view it: Home win favoured in crucial clash
Getafe are at a quote of 5/4 with William Hill to pick up the home win on Sunday, which would move them six points clear of Valencia. That would give them some good breathing space and heap more pressure on Los Ches. Valencia, who are stuck at the foot of the table are 3/1 underdogs to get what would be a much-needed first road win of the campaign.
Recent head-to-head: Home wins are the way
The last four La Liga meetings between Getafe and Valencia have all been won by the home team on the day. So there is form there to back the home win in this fixture again, and potentially with a clean sheet as well as there has been a trend with that too. Only once in the last seven meetings has the away team managed to get on the scoresheet in a game between these two. Getafe are unbeaten in five La Liga home matches against Valencia, strengthening their favouritism.
Players to watch: Arambarri could be the difference-maker
Christantus Uche has had a very good season for Getafe up front and has been courting interest from Premier League clubs reportedly. But it is Mauro Arambarri who has been doing the business for Getafe in recent league matches, scoring three of their last five league goals. That could make him an interesting play for an anytime goalscorer long shot from 19/1.
There's been little to cheer about for Valencia, who have only scored 7 times in the league this season, like Getafe have. However, they have been much more open at the back, conceding twice as many league goals as Getafe have done and they will need a huge effort from Mamardashvili between the sticks to keep them in this.
Predicted Lineups
Getafe should be at full strength on the weekend, with the only concern being over the fitness of Borja Mayoral who may not make the match day squad. Valencia have a few selection problems because of injuries and a red-card suspension for Pepelu.
Getafe: Soria; Iglesias, Dakonam, Alderete, Rico; Perez, Arambarri, Milla, Sola; Uche, Yildirim
Valencia: Mamardashvili; Correia, Terrega, Mosquera, Gaya; Canos, Barrenechea, Guerra, Rioja; Almeida; Duro
Anything else catch the eye?
The head-to-head record is fascinating, with there not having been an away win in any of the last ten meetings in all competitions. Getafe have won their last four in a row at home against Valencia to nil (all competitions) and with both teams having their struggles this season, this is likely to be settled by a very fine margin. A home win by a single goal margin for example does pique zone interested. Valencia have netted in just 3 of their last seven against Getafe home and away.
This La Liga match between Getafe and Valencia will be played on Oct 27, 2024 and kick off at 15:15. Check below for our tipsters best Getafe vs Valencia prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
