Getafe vs Athletic Bilbao: Prediction, Team News & Lineups Preview
Getafe and Athletic Bilbao meet in La Liga on Sunday. Both clubs sit inside the top ten and remain in the European mix.
Each side has accumulated 38 points from 29 matches. Their records read 11 wins, five draws and 13 defeats. Both teams trail sixth-placed Celta Vigo by three points.
Match context
Getafe have won five of their last seven league matches. Their most recent league victory was a 2-1 win over Espanyol.
Athletic arrive after a 2-1 home success against Real Betis. Dani Vivian and Oihan Sancet scored in that win.
Head-to-head history shows tight contests. Six of the last nine league meetings ended in draws. Earlier this season Getafe won 1-0 at San Mamés. In the corresponding 2024-25 fixture, Athletic recorded a 2-0 victory.
Form and statistics
Getafe have scored 25 league goals and conceded 31. Their results rely on a solid defensive base.
Athletic have found the net 32 times this campaign. Their season has been inconsistent, but a top-six finish remains achievable.
Team news and likely lineups
Several absences will affect squad selection for Getafe. Manager José Bordalás faces injuries and suspensions.
- Injured: Juanmi, Borja Mayoral.
- Fitness doubts: Abu Kamara, Davinchi.
- Suspended: Abdel Abqar, Kiko Femenia, Allan Nyom.
Mario Martín is likely to step into the role vacated by the suspended Kiko Femenia. Most starters from the Espanyol game are expected to keep their places.
- Predicted Getafe XI: Soria; Dakonam, Duarte, Romero; Iglesias, Milla, Arambarri, Rico; Martín; Satriano, Vázquez.
Athletic have a smaller selection headache but still face absences. Benat Prados is confirmed out. Unai Egiluz, Nico Serrano and Aitor Paredes are doubtful.
Nico Williams has missed the last six league matches with a chronic groin issue. He could return to the squad. Iñaki Williams is expected on the right wing. Gorka Guruzeta should lead the attack.
- Predicted Athletic XI: Simón; Lekué, Vivian, Laporte, Berchiche; Ruiz de Galarreta, Rego; I. Williams, Sancet, Berenguer; Guruzeta.
For readers seeking coverage, this Getafe vs Athletic Bilbao prediction, team news and lineups preview compiles the key facts ahead of kick-off.
Prediction
These sides share identical league records and similar scoring numbers. Recent head-to-head meetings suggest a tight outcome.
Filmogaz.com predicts a 1-1 draw. Both teams look likely to share the points in Madrid.
