La Liga | Gameweek 25

Feb 23, 2025 at 5.30pm UK

Coliseum Alfonso Perez

Getafe vs Betis

Match preview

Getafe are unbeaten in La Liga since 21 December, winning three and drawing three of their last six league games, including victories in their last two against Alaves and Girona.

Jose Bordalas' side were in relegation trouble not so long ago, but their current position in 13th, seven points clear of the bottom three and just five points behind sixth-placed Rayo Vallecano, shows how quickly things can change.

Meanwhile, the Deep Blue are just two points behind eighth-placed Real Betis, so another win this weekend would likely catapult them up the table, and their success has been built on an excellent defensive record.

In fact, Getafe have conceded just 18 times in their 24 league games this term, the second-best defensive record behind title contenders Atletico Madrid (16).

Getafe have lost just two of their 12 home league games this season, but seven of those encounters have ended in draws, while Real Betis have won just three away games in La Liga this term.

Real Betis go into Sunday's clash on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Gent in the second leg of their Conference League knockout round play-off on Thursday night, but they still progressed to the next stage thanks to a 3-1 aggregate victory.

Manuel Pellegrini's side have been drawn against Portuguese side Vitoria de Guimaraes in the last 16, but have two league games against Getafe and Real Madrid before the first leg in Seville.

Last weekend's 3-0 win over Real Sociedad in La Liga lifted them to eighth in the standings, with 32 points from 24 games.

Real Betis are just three points behind sixth-placed Rayo Vallecano and will be eyeing a place in next season's European competition, which could be secured through the Conference.

The Sevilla side beat Getafe 2-1 in the reverse fixture earlier this season, but the last time the two teams met at the Estadio Coliseum was a 1-1 draw.

Recent Performance

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Team News

Getafe will again be without the services of Luis Milla due to a muscle problem, but otherwise the capital side are in good shape for their clash with Real Betis.

Most of the players who started against Girona will retain their places in the XI, but there is likely to be a change in the final third of the field, with Borja Mayoral in line to start.

There could also be a place for Carles Perez, with the Spaniard possibly replacing Juan Bernat on the left.

Real Betis have Romain Perraud available after serving a suspension, but Pablo Fornals, Hector Bellerin and William Carvalho are all out with injuries.

The visitors will also have to assess the fitness of Marc Roca and Giovani Lo Celso, but there is hope that the latter will recover from a knock in time to be in contention for the opening whistle.

Pellegrini will make changes to the side that started against Gent on Thursday, but on-loan Manchester United striker Antony, who has scored three goals and provided an assist in his first five appearances for the club, will get another start.

Possible starting lineup

Getafe possible starting lineup:

Soria; Dakonam, Duarte, Alderete, Rico; Iglesias, Terrats, Arambarri, Perez; Uche, Mayoral

Real Betis possible starting lineup:

Adrian; Sabaly, Bartra, Llorente, Perraud; Lo Celso, Cardoso; Antony, Isco, Rodriguez; Hernandez