Málaga without a win and barely scoring — will Getafe finish off the newcomers? Getafe vs Málaga prediction
The Matchday 7 La Liga clash between Getafe and Málaga will take place on September 20 at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. The hosts have collected five points and sit 16th, while the visitors are 19th with three points and are still waiting for their first win of the season.
Getafe: just two points from their last four matches
José Bordalás' side have made an inconsistent start to the campaign, winning just one of their six matches. In the previous round, Getafe lost 0-1 to Real Betis, extending their winless run in La Liga to four games.
At the same time, the Madrid side managed to get past Partizan in the Conference League qualifiers and remain a dangerous opponent on home soil. Mario Martín will miss the upcoming match through suspension, while the injury list remains fairly lengthy.
Málaga: three goals in six matches
Juan Francisco Funes' side have yet to adapt to the demands of the top flight. Málaga have drawn three and lost three of their matches, scoring just three goals while conceding 11.
After draws with Levante and Celta, the visitors lost 1-3 to Villarreal in the previous round. The squad situation is also making their task more difficult, with several players set to miss the trip to Madrid through injury.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Málaga have not won any of their six La Liga matches this season.
- The visitors have scored just three goals and conceded 11.
- Getafe have won three of their last four head-to-head meetings.
Getafe can exploit the visitors' blunt attack: Getafe vs Málaga prediction
Neither team is in particularly good form, so a high number of chances is unlikely. However, Getafe look more reliable and will have home advantage.
Málaga create far too little going forward, while their injury problems further limit their options. In a cagey match, a single goal could well decide the outcome.
