Espanyol v Getafe Prediction, Odds & Tips

Friday | 19:00 UTC | RCDE Stadium | La Liga

Espanyol look to extend their unbeaten run and push further away from the relegation zone as they host Getafe at the RCDE Stadium on Friday night.

Espanyol Hit Their Stride

Espanyol are 6 points above the drop zone and are starting to find their rhythm at a crucial point in the season. They come into this one unbeaten in 3 across all competitions, having won their last two away games without conceding. Even more impressively, they’ve scored 7 goals and conceded once in that three-game run.

At home, they’re a tough nut to crack. Since losing to Sevilla in October, they’ve gone 9 games unbeaten at the RCDE Stadium. With momentum building, they’ll see this as a big chance to edge closer to safety.

Getafe Eyeing Late Surge

Getafe sit 4 points and 4 places above Espanyol and will still have hopes of a late push for a European spot. But consistency is their biggest issue. They’ve won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 in all competitions, and they’re coming off a 3-1 home defeat to Las Palmas.

Diego Rico’s suspension is a blow at the back, and they’ll need to improve defensively to stop an in-form Espanyol side. Still, they’ve won the last two meetings between these teams, and that could give them belief.

How the Bookies See It

Espanyol are narrow favourites at 2.80 with Mega Dice. The draw is 2.70 and a Getafe win is priced at 3.00, showing how tight this is expected to be. I think there’s some value in backing BTTS: No at 1.60 as 4 of the last 5 H2Hs have seen just one side score.

Head-to-Head: No Room for Draws

There’s been no stalemate in the last 6 meetings between these sides. Getafe edged the reverse fixture 1-0 with an early goal from Alvaro Rodriguez. That match also featured 9 yellow cards, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see another feisty encounter.

Players to Watch

Joan Garcia has been key to Espanyol’s recent success. The goalkeeper is being linked with Arsenal and has kept 2 clean sheets in his last 2 outings. For Getafe, Omar Alderete scored in their last match and will need to step up again with Rico suspended.

Roberto Fernandez has also been in excellent form for Espanyol, scoring 3 goals in their last 2 wins. He’s 4.50 to score anytime with Mega Dice.

Predicted Lineups

Espanyol: Garcia, El Hilali, Kumbulla, Cabrera, Romero, Gonzalez, Lozano, Roca, Exposito, Kral, Fernandez
Getafe: Soria, Dakonam, Duarte, Alderete, Iglesias, Terrats, Milla, Arambarri, Coba, Mayoral, Uche

Stephen’s Betting Tips

✅ BTTS: No – 1.62
✅ Espanyol to win – 2.80
✅ Roberto Fernandez to score anytime – 4.50

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Odds correct at time of writing.