Getafe is safe and has avoided relegation despite the dire situation earlier this season. There is an outside chance of European football next season, but that is more like wishful thinking. For Bilbao, their most recent loss to Atletico Madrid has distanced them from the 4th spot and Champions League weeknights look unlikely.
Getafe CF Team News
While the thought of the top 7 is not one that José Bordalás is entertaining, Getafe has been performing well in recent weeks and is a possibility. However, it is heavily reliant on mistakes from the team above them in the current standing, so there is a reason that the head coach prefers to focus on one game at a time. At home, Getafe has won 2 of their last 5 La Liga fixtures, lost one and reached a draw in the remaining 2. Their last 3 games as hosts featured under 2.5 goals, but it also should be noted that Getafe have managed to keep a clean sheet on just 1 occasion in their last 5 home fixtures but have also failed to score just once as well.
Athletic Bilbao Team News
The loss against Atletico Madrid hurt Bilbao and their ambitions for a top 4 finish. Yes, the team won the Copa del Rey, but a Champions League spot would have been a nice addition to an already memorable season. But now, Athletic are in a tight spot and have to play another tricky away game. Form on the road is concerning as Bilbao has recorded 3 losses in their last 5 La Liga away fixtures, winning only one. The team has kept 2 clean sheets in those games and has also failed to score in 2 matches. And while this will be a troublesome game for Athletic, their remaining schedule until the end of the season allows them to put pressure back on Atletico for the 4th spot.
Head-to-Head-Games
What is quite interesting is that games between Getafe and Bilbao seem to be even, as all of the last 5 head-to-head games have ended in a draw. The last time one of the two sides secured a victory was in 2021 when Athletic won 5-1 over Getafe. Three of the last 5 fixtures have also been marked by goals from both teams.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Getafe CF | 38 | 10 | 13 | 15 | -12 | 43 | LLLLL |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Athletic Bilbao | 38 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 24 | 68 | WDLWW |
Getafe CF – Athletic Bilbao Betting Prediction
Looking at the current form of both teams we can deduce that Getafe performs rather well as hosts, while Athletic Bilbao experiences issues on the road. At home, Getafe seems competent in finding the net but is also prone to conceding. Bilbao also displays similar characteristics in their away games. Add to the fact that there has been no winner in the last 5 head-to-head fixtures and I would put this as an evenly contested affair. Still, I do expect both teams to score, as Getafe do have an outside chance for the top 7, while Bilbao has a rather easy schedule until the end of the season that would allow them to put back pressure on Atletico for the 4th place, provided they manage to win.
Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score: Yes
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Odds: 2.04
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