La Liga's worst attack against a top-six side: Getafe vs Sevilla prediction
On November 1, Getafe will host Sevilla at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez in the 11th round of the Spanish La Liga season. The hosts sit 17th, just one point clear of the relegation zone, while the visitors occupy sixth place. Sevilla have won their last two matches and will be looking to extend their winning run against opponents struggling badly in front of goal.
Getafe: five goals in ten rounds and relegation danger
Jose Bordalas' side have endured a disastrous start to the campaign. After ten rounds, Getafe have collected nine points, recording two wins, three draws and five defeats. Their last La Liga victory came on September 20, when the Madrid outfit edged past Malaga 1-0. Since then, the team have lost to Barcelona 0-3, drawn 1-1 with Rayo Vallecano and suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat to Athletic Club. They did manage to beat Lebrijana 3-2 in the Copa del Rey, but that result does little to solve their league problems.
The hosts' biggest weakness is their attack, which has scored just five goals in ten rounds. That is the worst record in La Liga. The situation is further complicated by a number of absences: Johan Mojica and Mario Martin are suspended, while Junami, Zaid Romero and Christantus Uche are injured. At the same time, Djene Dakonam returns from suspension, which should bolster the defense. Bordalas must find a way to improve his side's attacking efficiency without compromising its defensive structure.
Sevilla: back in the top six and chasing a third straight win
Sevilla are gradually rebuilding their position after several difficult seasons. Luis Garcia Plaza's team have collected 17 points from ten matches, recording five wins, two draws and three defeats. Their recent results have been mixed: a 3-3 draw with Levante was followed by a 1-4 loss to Real Madrid. However, Sevilla then comfortably beat Osasuna 2-0, before thrashing Sporting Hortaleza 3-0 in the Copa del Rey. The visitors will now be aiming for a third consecutive victory in all competitions.
Sevilla head into the upcoming clash with an almost full-strength squad. Only Marcao and Miguel Sierra are unavailable through injury. Isaac Romero remains the team's main attacking threat, having scored three goals in eight league appearances. On loan from Milan, Youssouf Fofana has also become one of the team's standout performers this season and plays a key role in midfield. The visitors can draw further confidence from the head-to-head record: Sevilla have won four of their last six meetings with Getafe.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Getafe have scored just five goals in ten rounds — the fewest in La Liga
- Sevilla have won their last two matches in all competitions by an aggregate score of 5-0
- Sevilla have won four of their last six meetings with Getafe
Will the visitors' winning run continue? Getafe vs Sevilla prediction
Getafe are struggling badly to create and convert chances. Even at home, Bordalas' side rarely produce convincing attacking football, while the absence of several players makes matters even more difficult. To take anything from this match, the hosts will need to be virtually flawless at the back.
Sevilla look like the more balanced and confident side. The visitors arrive after two victories without conceding, boast a more effective attack and have the edge in recent head-to-head meetings. We expect a fiercely contested game with few clear chances, where a single precise finish could decide the outcome.
