Espanyol vs Getafe Prediction
🔊 Can Espanyol maintain their impressive home form? The opening match of the 32nd round of La Liga features Espanyol facing off against Getafe at the Cornella-El Prat. José Bordalás's squad are determined not to drop points as they aim to secure their top-flight status as soon as possible. Let's take a look at the bookmakers' odds: a home victory is priced at 2.8, while an away win is at 3.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Espanyol and Getafe:
- 34 matches played;
- home wins - 13, away wins - 12, draws - 9;
- goals scored - 32 against 36;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.82, in the 2nd half - 1.18;
- average total goals per match - 2.
The last game took place on 09 December 2024 at Getafe's ground and ended 1-0.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Espanyol Barcelona Team Overview
🔴 Manolo Gonzalez has managed to transform the team. The "Parakeets" have suffered only one defeat in their last seven matches, a 2-1 loss to Mallorca. Espanyol's previous home defeat dates back to October last year when they were beaten 2-0 by Sevilla. After 15 matches at the Cornella-El Prat, the Catalan side have added 24 points to their tally, ranking ninth in the league.
📣 Ahead of the 32nd round of La Liga, the press caught up with Moroccan wing-back Omar El Hilali. The key Espanyol player stated, “The three points are crucial for us as it will help us achieve our goal as soon as possible. Throughout the season, we've had to work hard and sometimes suffer to make such progress in results. Nonetheless, I've always seen a team eager to succeed.”
🔝 We can't overlook Roberto Fernandez Jean. The 22-year-old Spanish forward, who joined from Portugal's Braga in the winter, has secured his role as a starting striker. In 11 La Liga appearances, he has scored five goals.
❌ In Espanyol's injury list remains Jose Catala, considered a highly promising academy product. The most significant absence is Javier Puado due to suspension. In the last league match, the Parakeets' top scorer (10 goals) received a suspension for accumulating too many yellow cards.
Match Results: Espanyol Barcelona
Getafe Team Overview
🔵 Getafe have little reason to worry about staying in the top flight. Currently, they hold a 10-point cushion above the relegation zone. However, just one win in their last seven home games isn't exactly what the fans of the "City" would hope for. The club's strength lies in their defense, conceding just 0.9 goals per match, the third-best record in the league. José Bordalás's gritty style of play makes Getafe a tough opponent for any team.
🔝 Recently, fans voted for the club's best player in March, and Ramón Terrats took the honor. His loan move from Villarreal has allowed the Spanish midfielder to gain confidence and play a pivotal role in the "City" setup. His brace against Osasuna (2-1) in the 28th round of the league was particularly impressive.
📈 Mauro Arambarri is in sensational form. This season, the Uruguayan midfielder has scored nine goals, matching his total from the previous 11 seasons combined.
❌ Although Getafe's injury list is clear, José Bordalás can't field his strongest lineup. Diego Rico's red card against Las Palmas (1-3) means he will miss the upcoming match.
Match Results: Getafe
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 34;
- home team wins - 13, away team wins - 12, draws - 9.
Statistics: Espanyol Barcelona vs Getafe
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 31;
- number of wins: 9 vs 10;
- win percentage: 30% vs 32%;
- number of losses: 13 vs 12;
- number of draws: 8 vs 9.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 5 vs 5;
- number of losses: 2 vs 5;
- number of draws: 3 vs 0.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.94, the guests - 1.06;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2;
- both teams scored: overall - 14; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: Espanyol Barcelona vs Getafe
- average total in the tournament: 2.43 vs 1.9;
- average total goals scored: 1.1 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.4 vs 0.35;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.7 vs 0.65;
- Espanyol Barcelona: average total at home in the tournament - 1.27;
- Getafe: average total away in the tournament - 1.13;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 1.8) vs 1.4 (away - 1.5).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in last 11 Espanyol Barcelona home games against Getafe.
- Under 2.5 goals scored in last 10 Espanyol Barcelona home games against Getafe (La Liga).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Espanyol Barcelona home games (La Liga).
Prediction on corners
Espanyol Barcelona: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.5; at home field - 4.13;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; at home field - 2.6.
Getafe: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.81, away - 3.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.3; away - 3.5.
- Under 8.5 corners in last 8 Getafe games (La Liga).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 5.94 (2.97 for home team and 2.97 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 5.94 (2.82 for home team and 3.12 for away team).
Espanyol Barcelona: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.37; at home - 1.93;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.8; at home - 1.6.
Getafe: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.68, away - 2.93;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.5; away - 2.67.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 34;
- both teams scored all-time - 14 times;
- on the home team’s field - 6 times.
Statistics: Espanyol Barcelona vs Getafe
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 31;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 18 vs 14;
- number of BTTS matches for Espanyol Barcelona at home - 11 (73%);
- number of BTTS matches for Getafe away - 6 (40%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Espanyol Barcelona at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Getafe away - 2 (33%).
- Espanyol Barcelona have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games (La Liga).
Editorial Prediction
While many trends suggest a low-scoring affair, we believe there will be at least two goals and recommend taking advantage of the high odds on this market. Our bet is on over 1.5 goals, which has hit in Espanyol's last six matches and in the five most recent games involving Getafe. A 1-1 draw appears to be the most likely outcome.
Betting Tips: Espanyol Barcelona - Getafe
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