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It has been quite an unconvincing yet steady start to the season for Getafe as they sit just above the bottom three and the relegation places ahead of now facing a Valencia side that begin the weekend rock-bottom in La Liga.
KICK-OFF DATE/TIME: Sunday 27th October, 2024 - UK – 3:15pm / US ET – 11:15am / US PT – 8:15am
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN have the exclusive rights to La Liga games in the USA, so Getafe vs Valencia may be televised on one of their affiliated channels
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN+
GETAFE PREVIEW: GETAFE STRUGGLING
Jose Bordalas led Getafe to seventh in La Liga and then the knockout stages of the UEFA Europa League football well above expectations using an aggressive and hostile style of football which created an aggressive rivalry against Valencia. He departed for Valencia but has since returned to the Coliseum for this weekend.
The Madrid-based club have struggled at the start of this season and they have begun the 2024/25 campaign with one victory, six draws and three defeats in their opening ten matches. Their 1-1 draw with Villarreal at El Madrigal last weekend means they have suffered just one defeat in their last five matches in La Liga.
VALENCIA PREVIEW: THE FALLEN GIANT
Off-field protests against owner Peter Lim have continued and been heightened in the last few weeks with Valencia continuing to struggle and Los Che begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting rock-bottom in La Liga with just one win in their opening ten matches so far this season.
They were 19th in the table but slipped below Las Palmas last weekend with a 3-2 defeat at home to Las Palmas in their most recent outing at Mestalla last weekend. Valencia had opened the scoring in the 14th minute via Pepelu before Las Palmas turned the game on its head via Aitor Munoz, Fabio Silva and Alberto Moleiro. Pepelu was sent off and ten-man Valencia did get themselves a goal back in second-half stoppage-time via Cesar Tarrega.
GETAFE TEAM NEWS: NO DEFINITE ABSENTEES
The home team have no definite injury or suspension absentees for this weekend’s clash with Valencia so they will be able to name an unchanged eleven for this one.
They have had some indifferent choices in attack with a limited and depleted squad. Former Real Madrid forward Borja Mayoral is a doubt for the clash with Valencia.
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): David Soria; Jorge Iglesias, Djene, Omar Alderete, Diego Rico; Carles Perez, Mauro Arambarri, Luis Milla, Alex Sola; Yildirim, Uche
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: Borja Mayoral (Injured)
VALENCIA TEAM NEWS: FIRST-TEAM ISSUES FOR VALENCIA
Valencia captain Jose Luis Gaya has missed the start of this season and he has returned from injury so he will once again be available for this weekend’s clash with Getafe.
Fellow experienced defender Mouctar Diakhaby remains sidelined, though, due to an ACL injury sustained in March with central midfielder Pepelu also out suspended for this one.
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Mamardashvili; Correia, Cesar Tarrega, Cristhian Mosquera, Jose Luis Gaya; Sergi Canos, Barrenechea, Javi Guerra, Luis Rioja; Dani Gomez, Hugo Duro
UNAVAILABLE: Diakhaby (Injured), Jesus Vazquez (Injured), Pepelu (Suspended), Rafa Mir (Disciplinary)
QUESTIONABLE:
GETAFE VS VALENCIA PREDICTION
Getafe and Valencia have built up a rivalry in the last few years as a result of Jose Bordalas. It was born before he made the move to Mestalla but then became heightened when he swapped Getafe for Valencia. The two teams are set to be involved in La Liga’s relegation battle throughout the campaign. The hosts have suffered just three defeats all season and will be confident of avoiding defeat against the rock-bottom crisis club at the Coliseum this weekend.
GETAFE VS VALENCIA TIP: DOUBLE CHANCE – GETAFE TO WIN OR DRAW