Brighton targeting the top eight: Getafe vs Brighton prediction
On November 5, Getafe will host Brighton at the Coliseum in the third round of the Conference League league phase. The Spanish club sit 30th with one point, while the English side are ninth with four points. The visitors head into the match on the back of a win over Manchester City, but the hosts have also found their form, winning their last two games.
Getafe: back-to-back wins after European setbacks
The Madrid-based side made a poor start to their Conference League campaign. In the opening round, Getafe drew 1-1 with Universitatea Craiova before suffering a heavy 5-2 defeat to Lugano. However, their recent results suggest the situation is improving. The Spaniards beat Lebrijana 3-2 in the Copa del Rey and Sevilla 3-1 in La Liga, ending their run of poor results.
This is Getafe's first appearance in the Conference League. The club last competed in European football in the 2019-20 season, when they reached the Europa League round of 16. Ahead of the meeting with the English side, the hosts will be without the injured Christantus Uche, Juanmi and Zaid Romero. Borja Mayoral, Kiko Femenía and Davinchi are expected to return to the starting lineup. Djene Dakonam should feature in central midfield.
Brighton: third in the Premier League and solid in defence
Fabian Hürzeler's team are enjoying an impressive season in the English Premier League, sitting third in the table. In the previous round, the Seagulls beat Manchester City 1-0 away from home, underlining their ability to compete with the strongest opponents. Brighton are also unbeaten in the Conference League: after a 4-0 thrashing of Kauno Žalgiris, they played out a goalless draw with Jablonec. Notably, Brighton have yet to concede a goal in the league phase of the competition.
However, the injury situation is complicating preparations for the trip to Spain. Stefanos Tzimas, Kaoru Mitoma, Femi Azeez, Zadok Yohanna and Evan Ferguson are all sidelined. Pascal Struijk and Ferdi Kadioglu remain doubts. Hürzeler is planning several changes compared with the match against Manchester City. Jack Hinshelwood and Georginio Rutter are expected to start, with both set to add extra firepower to the attack.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Brighton have not conceded a single goal in their two Conference League league-phase matches
- Getafe have conceded six goals in their opening two matches of the competition
- The English club have collected four points and sit ninth in the overall standings
Will Brighton extend their winning run: Getafe vs Brighton prediction
Getafe are gradually emerging from their crisis, but defensive problems remain a serious weakness for the team. The Spaniards can make life difficult for their opponents at home, but breaking down the well-organised English defence will be a major challenge.
Brighton look the stronger side thanks to the quality of their squad, their confident Premier League performances and their defensive solidity. Even with their injury absences, the visitors have enough quality to claim victory in Spain.
