Getafe vs Espanyol: Prediction and bets with odds of 3.40
Getafe will play in the 16th round of La Liga at their home Coliseum. The hosts started uncertainly, but will the capital be able to keep their place in the elite championship? What to expect from the match on December 9 against Espanyol? Our experts assessed the teams' chances and prepared the best bets for the game. All the answers are in this forecast.

Command Analysis

Getafe

Current form
Getafe host Espanyol in La Liga on Monday, December 9. For the Blues, this encounter will be another opportunity to end a four-game winless streak. Despite showing character in draws against Almeria and Real Sociedad, the lack of consistency in attack remains a major problem. Getafe have scored just 13 goals this season, one of the worst in the league.
https://www.getafecf.com target=_blank rel=noopener>Los Azulones have been at their best on home soil, with two of their three wins this season coming at home. The problem is that the team remains vulnerable in defence, having conceded eight goals in their last five matches. For Getafe, this match will be an important chance not only to improve their standings, but also to restore the fans' confidence in their successful fight to retain their place in the top division.
Disqualifications and injuries
Mauro Arambarri (ankle injury), Carles Aleña (muscle injury), Stefan Mitrovic (doubtful, knee injury) will not be able to take part in the match.
Interesting trends for betting
- Four of Getafe last five home games have seen fewer than three goals scored.
- Getafe have won three of their last five games against Espanyol by narrow margins.
- Getafe leading attacker, Enes Unal, has scored four of the team last eight goals, making him a key figure in the attacking effort.
Probable lineup: Soria - Damian Suarez, Djene, Alderate, Angel - Maksimovic, Alvarez, Milla, Christopher - Enes Unal, Mayoral

Espanyol

Current form
Espanyol travel to Getafe to continue their La Liga journey. The Catalan club sit comfortably in mid-table, but their away form has been inconsistent. Espanyol have won two of their last five matches, one of which was away to Almeria. However, dropping points against weaker opponents such as Cadiz shows the team’s vulnerability.
Espanyol have shown discipline in defence in recent rounds, conceding only three goals in three matches, which indicates the reliability of the back line. However, in attack the club still depends on the individual skills of its leaders such as Joselu and Braithwaite. To win in the upcoming match, it is important to improve the implementation of chances.
Disqualifications and injuries
Joan Garcia (ankle injury), Edu Esposito (muscle injury) and Pedrosa (recovering from surgery) will not take to the pitch.
Interesting trends for betting
- Three of Espanyol last five away games have seen fewer than two goals scored, indicating a cautious style of play.
- Espanyol have won three of their last five meetings with Getafe, but each time by a single goal.
- Joselu, one of the team leaders, has scored two goals in the last two matches, making him a prime contender for success in attack.
Tentative line-up: Pacheco - Gil, Sergi Gomez, Cabrera, Oscar Gil - Vinis, Darder, Poirot - Joselu, Brightwhite, Embarba.
Trends
Bet Exact score 1:1
The teams finished two of their last eight head-to-head championship matches with this score.
9.55Bet Goals in both halves - no
In 2 of the last 4 matches of the guests this type of bet took place
2.15Bet Corners: Total Under 9.5
This betting option has taken place in 3 of Getafe last 5 matches
1.69Penalty bet - yes
Penalties have been awarded in two of the hosts' last six matches
2.55Tip and bets
The opponents approach the match with a strong motivation to improve their positions in the table, which promises an interesting confrontation. Both teams demonstrate vulnerabilities in defense, which gives reason to expect a productive exchange of goals. In two of the last four head-to-head meetings between Getafe and Espanyol, the bet "both teams to score" was successful. In addition, Getafe traditionally plays more confidently at home, while Espanyol relies on Joselu, who is in good form. Given the weakened defensive lines and the high importance of the result, the likelihood of an exchange of goals increases.
Our prediction is that both will score and we are betting on it with odds of 2.50
Bet on the outcome
The match between Getafe and Espanyol promises to be a tense one, as both teams are at the bottom of the table, which adds weight to every point gained. The rivals have similar problems - inconsistency in defense and limited attacking options, which makes them evenly matched at the moment.
Getafe often rely on their home form but their scoring record leaves much to be desired, while Espanyol have traditionally been poor away from home, relying on counter-attacks. Given the pressure and importance of the game, a draw looks like a likely outcome that could suit both sides, especially if the scoring opens early.
Prediction: draw for 3.40
Bet on corners
Both teams are likely to take a cautious approach to the game, focusing on defensive play and minimising mistakes. Getafe and Espanyol have not been great corner kick takers this season, especially against evenly matched opponents. It is important to note that in four of the last five meetings between these clubs, the total number of corners has not exceeded eight. This reflects not only the style of play of the teams, but also their inability to create dangerous moments in the opponent’s penalty area on a regular basis.
Our prediction is total under 8.5 corners with odds of 1.96