The Matchday 36 clash in La Liga between Getafe and Athletic will take place on May 15 at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez. Getafe vs. Athletic: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Getafe
The club from the suburbs of Madrid has lost all chances of qualifying for European competitions. The team is also unlikely to face a relegation battle in La Liga, as they are five points clear of the drop zone. However, Pepe Bordalas' side is getting closer to the relegation trio and has one of the worst current forms among all the clubs in La Liga: Getafe has lost five consecutive matches in the league. Notably, in the last round, the team suffered a 0-3 away defeat to Valencia, marking their first heavy loss in this La Liga campaign.
- The club's uncompromising streak in the league stands at 13 matches (5 wins and 8 losses).
- Getafe has failed to score in their last four La Liga matches.
- The team has not scored in the second half in 7 of their last 9 home games in La Liga.
Predicted lineup for Getafe (5-3-2)
David Soria – Diego Rico, Omar Alderete, Domingos Duarte, Juan Bernat, Juan Iglesias – Peter Federico, Luis Milla, Ramon Terrats – Alvaro Rodriguez, Borja Mayoral.
Defenders Djene and Juan Berrocal will miss the match due to suspensions.
Athletic
The Basques have kept clean sheets in three consecutive La Liga matches. During this stretch, the club has won 1-0 at home against Las Palmas and Alaves, and played a goalless draw away at Real Sociedad. Ernesto Valverde's side has lost only to Real Madrid in their last nine La Liga matches, securing 4 wins and 4 draws. A win would almost guarantee them a spot in the Champions League.
- The club has not lost in 24 of their last 26 La Liga matches (13 wins and 11 draws).
- At least one side failed to score in 7 of Athletic's last 8 league matches.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 9 of the Basques' last 10 La Liga games.
Predicted lineup for Athletic (4-3-3)
Unai Simon – Yuri Berchiche, Daniel Vivian, Yeray Alvarez, Oscar De Marcos – Mikel Haurregui, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Peyo Canales – Aingeru Olabarrieta, Maroan Sannadi, Alvaro Djalo.
Midfielder Benat Prados and forwards Inaki Williams and Nico Williams are sidelined due to injuries.
Referee
Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez (Spain)
Matches – 18 (La Liga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 77;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 28%.
Getafe vs. Athletic: Match Prediction
Judging by the club from Madrid's recent five defeats, they seem to have given up on the league. The team is playing out the season and will likely have enough with 39 points to secure themselves from relegation to the Segunda. I predict the hosts will lose again, and without scoring. Pepe Bordalas' side has scored only 31 goals this season, ranking 19th in attacking performance among all La Liga clubs (only Valladolid scores less with 26 goals).
Athletic boasts the best defense in the league, having conceded only 26 goals this season. In their last eight La Liga matches, the Basques have conceded just two goals – against Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano. Additionally, the club from Bilbao has conceded only one goal in their last four away La Liga matches. Therefore, my prediction is Getafe individual total under 0.5.
