Match Preview: Getafe vs Levante

This eagerly anticipated Matchday 7 fixture will see Getafe host Levante on September 27 at the iconic Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. Here’s a comprehensive preview, including our prediction, betting odds, and key statistics for this encounter.

Getafe’s Current Form

José Bordalás’s side drew their last home game 1-1 against Alavés. Getafe began the current championship season with two consecutive victories, but have since managed only one win in their last four outings (with one draw and two losses). The club currently sits seventh in the league standings with ten points. Notably, among the top 10 teams in the current campaign, Getafe has the second-highest number of goals conceded (8).

Getafe Key Statistics

• The club has failed to win in 6 of their last 7 home matches in (1 draw, 5 losses).
• The team has scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 7 of their previous 9 home league matches.
• At least two goals have been scored in 8 of Getafe’s last 9 home fixtures in .

Getafe’s Probable Starting Lineup (5-3-2)*

David Soria – Kiko Femenía, Djene, Juan Iglesias, Abdel Abkar, Diego Rico – Mario Martín, Luis Milla, Mauro Arambarri – Borja Mayoral, Abu Camara.

Getafe Team News

Forward Juanmi is set to miss the match due to an injury.

Levante’s Current Form

In their last match, Julián Calero’s men were comprehensively defeated 1-4 by Real Madrid at home. As a result, Levante has suffered their fourth loss of the current season and conceded at least two goals for the fifth time. On a positive note, the team found the net again, having failed to score in only one match this championship. Levante currently has four points and occupies 17th place in the league table.

Levante Key Statistics

• The team has not won in 7 of their last 10 away matches in (2 draws, 5 losses).
• At least three goals have been scored in 7 of the club’s previous 9 away games in the Spanish top flight.
• Both teams have scored in 7 of Levante’s last 10 away matches in .

Levante’s Probable Starting Lineup (4-4-2)*

Mathew Ryan – Jeremy Toljan, Unai Elgezabal, Adrián de la Fuente, Diego Pampín – Carlos Álvarez Rivera, Unai Vencedor, Oriol Rey, Jon Ander Olasagasti – Karl Etta-Eyong, Iván Romero.

Match Prediction: Getafe vs Levante

I anticipate an engaging, high-scoring affair from both sides in this match. Getafe, playing on their home turf, tends to adopt an active offensive approach, consistently creating numerous chances in the opponent’s penalty area, which allows them to score regularly. In their last 9 home league matches, Getafe has only failed to score on two occasions, impressively netting twice against Atlético Madrid within this period.

Levante’s Offensive Strength & Defensive Weakness

Levante demonstrates strong finishing capabilities in their away games: in their last 11 away fixtures in , the team only failed to score in two instances, and even managed to hit the net four times in three of those encounters. However, the Valencian side cannot boast a robust defense: in 9 of their last 10 away matches in the top Spanish division, Levante conceded goals, and in six of those games, they let in at least twice.

Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score

Given these dynamics, I expect both teams to find the back of the net in this match. My prediction is: “Both Teams to Score – Yes” with odds of 2.12

* The starting lineup listed for each team is from their previous match in this tournament.