The Estadio Coliseum will witness a battle this Friday between two teams struggling at the bottom: Getafe takes on Real Valladolid. Getafe holds 17th with 10 points from 13 matches, while Real Valladolid is lying in 19th place with just nine points.
Match Preview
Getafe’s Season So Far
Getafe has managed one win, seven draws, and five losses in their campaign, leaving them narrowly above the relegation zone. The Achilles heel has been scoring; they have netted just eight times in 13 games-the worst joint tally in La Liga with Valencia.
However, defensively, José Bordalás’ men have been solid, with only 11 goals conceded. This puts them among the best defensive units in the league so far, behind only Atletico Madrid (7), Mallorca (10), and Real Sociedad (10).
Their only victory was a 2-0 home win against Alaves on September 28. Against Getafe, the team has since struggled, back-to-back losses to Celta Vigo and Girona earlier this month. They have struggled through the history of the fixture, failing to win their last five encounters, although they managed a 0-0 draw at their previous match in June 2023.
Real Valladolid’s Form
Real Valladolid enters this match off a frustrating 1-1 draw with Athletic Bilbao. Despite Raul Moro’s late goal putting them ahead, a stoppage-time equalizer denied them a vital win. They now have nine points from 13 matches, leaving them second from bottom.
Defensively, they’ve been poor, conceding a league-high 25 goals. However, their opponents, Getafe, are the least potent attack in the division, hinting at a balanced contest.
Back in La Liga this season after finishing runners-up in the Segunda Division, Valladolid are looking to confirm consecutive top-flight seasons for the first time since 2021. Indeed, they’ve enjoyed their recent clashes against Getafe, with three wins from their last four La Liga encounters.
Recent Form
Getafe (La Liga): WDDDLL
Real Valladolid (La Liga): LLWLLD
Real Valladolid (All Competitions): LWLWLD
Team News
Getafe
Getafe welcomes Juan Berrocal back from suspension, but Djene Dakonam and Borja Mayoral remain doubtful. Mayoral, plagued by injuries, hasn’t played since early October and faces a late fitness test. Alex Sola could start on the right in a reshuffled attack.
Possible Starting XI:
Formation (4-2-3-1)
Soria; Iglesias, Duarte, Alderete, Rico; Santiago, Arambarri; Sola, Milla, Perez; Uche
Real Valladolid
Kenedy is out with a muscular problem, but the rest are available. Coach Paulo Pezzolano will most probably maintain his lineup that drew against Athletic Bilbao. Mamadou Sylla, Valladolid’s leading scorer with two goals, will lead the attack.
Possible Starting XI:
Formation (5-4-1)
Hein; Perez, Bah, Sanchez, Torres, Rosa; Moro, Juric, Perez, Tuhami; Sylla
Prediction: Getafe 1-1 Real Valladolid
Given their respective struggles, a stalemate does seem the likeliest of outcomes. The defensive frailties of Valladolid are countered by the attacking inefficiencies of Getafe-for a low-scoring game at Estadio Coliseum. Expect a tight match with few clear-cut chances
