Getafe vs Villarreal: Preview, Predictions, Team News & Lineups
In an intriguing La Liga matchup, Villarreal will face Getafe on Saturday. Both teams have distinct motivations as they continue their campaigns in Spain’s top division.
Current Standings and Team Form
Villarreal sits in fourth place in the La Liga table, equaling 45 points with third-placed Atletico Madrid. The Yellow Submarine’s record includes 14 wins, three draws, and five losses from 22 league matches. They are buoyed by a recent 4-1 victory over Espanyol, which marked their return to form after a rough patch.
Conversely, Getafe is positioned in 11th place, currently four points ahead of the relegation zone. Their recent performances include a draw against Girona and Celta Vigo, followed by a 2-0 win over Alaves. However, the team has struggled offensively, being the joint-second lowest goalscorers in La Liga with just 18 goals.
Head-to-Head Statistics
- Villarreal has lost only nine of their last 48 encounters against Getafe.
- The last victory for Getafe against Villarreal occurred in January 2019.
Team News
Injuries will impact Getafe’s lineup, as they will be missing Davinchi, Borja Mayoral, Abu Kamara, and Mario Martin. Juanmi’s participation is also uncertain. Forward Luis Vazquez, who has scored twice in his first three appearances, and fellow loan striker Martin Satriano are expected to play a key role in attack.
Villarreal faces its own injury concerns, with Logan Costa, Pau Cabanes, and Juan Foyth ruled out. Gerard Moreno and Alfon Gonzalez are doubtful, while Nicolas Pepe impressed in a central role in the last match and is expected to continue there.
Projected Lineups
Getafe
- Soria
- Abqar
- Duarte
- Romero
- Femenia
- Dakonam
- Milla
- Arambarri
- Iglesias
- Vazquez
- Satriano
Villarreal
- Junior
- Mourino
- Veiga
- Marin
- Pedraza
- Buchanan
- Parejo
- Gueye
- Moleiro
- Pepe
- Mikautadze
Match Predictions
Despite their inconsistent form, Villarreal possesses the fourth-best away record in La Liga this season. Given their recent victory and Getafe’s struggles, the expectation is for Villarreal to secure a 2-1 win over Getafe.
As the season progresses, both teams will need to navigate their challenges. Saturday’s match will be crucial for both sides’ goals and ambitions in La Liga.
