The Matchday 16 LaLiga fixture between Getafe and Espanyol will be played on December 13 at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. Getafe – Espanyol: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Getafe
In the last round the club were beaten 2-0 away by Villarreal. That defeat was Getafe's third in four LaLiga matches, and in each of those losses the side failed to score. Across the current Primera División campaign they have managed just 13 goals, a tally bettered only by Oviedo from the relegation zone (7). In the table Getafe sit 8th, four points shy of sixth place, which would secure a European spot.
- No more than two goals have been scored in six of Getafe's last seven LaLiga fixtures.
- Jose Bordalas' side are on an uncompromising run of eight matches in this competition (3 wins, 5 defeats).
- At least one team failed to score in six of Getafe's last seven league games.
Predicted Getafe lineup (4-4-2)*
David Soria – Juan Iglesias, Djené, Domingos Duarte, Allan Nyom – Luis Milla, Mauro Arambarri, Kiko Femenía, Mario Martín – Adrián Liso, Borja Mayoral.
Central midfielder Luis Milla is suspended. Defender Davinchi is unavailable due to injury.
Espanyol
Heading into Saturday's meeting, Espanyol have won three LaLiga matches in a row — their best run so far this season. Last weekend they edged Rayo Vallecano 1-0 to move up to fifth in the table and open a small gap on Real Betis. They are now only four points behind Atletico Madrid, and have a game in hand. Under Manolo González the Catalans have found the net in seven of their last eight Primera División matches. Notably, their last two league games have been shutouts.
- The team have avoided defeat with a +1.5 handicap in nine of their last ten league matches.
- Espanyol's uncompromising streak in LaLiga stands at eight matches (5 wins, 3 defeats).
- No more than two goals were scored in five of Espanyol's last seven league outings.
Predicted Espanyol lineup (4-4-2)*
Marko Dmitrović – Fernando Calero, Leandro Cabrera, Carlos Romero, Omar El Hilali – Tiris Dolan, Pol Lozano, Urko González, Pere Milla – Edu Expósito, Roberto Fernández Jaén.
Forward Tiris Dolan is suspended. Captain Javi Puado and midfielder Ramon Terrats are sidelined through injury.
Referee
Jesús Gil Manzano (Spain)
Matches – 9 (LaLiga, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 34;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.8;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 22%.
Match Prediction: Getafe vs Espanyol
Getafe have been inconsistent of late, picking up only one win in their last four LaLiga fixtures and suffering three defeats, all without scoring. Over their last 11 league games they have won just three, averaging a point per match on that run. Even at home the club have claimed only three victories in their previous 12 Primera División games.
Espanyol, meanwhile, are building momentum and have strung together three straight wins — their best run of the season. After a slow autumn the Catalans have won five of their last seven league matches and taken three points in four of their last five head-to-heads with Getafe in this competition.
Prediction – Espanyol win or draw
* For each team the starting lineup reflects their most recent match in this competition.