Getafe vs Athletic Bilbao Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Getafe find themselves in an excellent spot to get European qualification as they now take on a stagnating Athletic Club, who are preparing for a new era.
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Getafe preview: Solid Getafe
Jose Bordalas and his aggressive and hostile Getafe side begin this weekend's round of fixtures sitting in the top eight, which could be enough for UEFA Europa Conference League qualification in La Liga this season.
They went into the March international break on the back of three victories in four matches, having defeated Espanyol away from home by two goals to one in their most recent outing a couple of weeks ago.
Athletic Bilbao preview: New era beckons
Athletic Club have confirmed that Ernesto Valverde, perhaps a legend of the club, will depart San Mames this summer with suggestions that former Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic will replace him in the dugout.
The Basque giants have stagnated this season after a brilliant couple of years. They did manage to earn an impressive 2-1 defeat of an out of form Real Betis side in the Basque Country before the international break.
Getafe team news: Several suspensions
Getafe are dealing with a few key defensive suspensions for this weekend as Abdel Abqar is sidelined alongside former Watford duo Allan Nyom and Kiko Femenia.
Predicted XI (3-4-3): David Soria; Djene, Domingos Duarte, Sebastian Boselli; Juan Iglesias, Luis Milla, Mauro Arambarri, Diego Rico; Adrian Liso, Luis Vazquez, Martin Satriano
Unavailable: Abqar (Suspended), Nyom (Suspended), Kiko Femenia (Suspended)
Questionable: Davinchi (Injured), Kamara (Injured), Borja Mayoral (Injured)
Athletic Bilbao team news: Key doubts
Athletic are dealing with some key doubts for this one, especially in attack, a Nico Williams is still potentially sidelined alongside his brother, Inaki.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon; Lekue, Dani Vivian, Laporte, Yuri Berchiche; Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Alejandro Rego; Robert Navarro, Oihan Sancet, Alex Berenguer; Gorka Guruzeta
Unavailable: Benat Prados (Injured)
Questionable: Unai Egiluz (Injured), Aitor Paredes (Injured), Nico Williams (Injured), Inaki Williams (Injured), Maroan Sannadi (Injured)
Getafe vs Athletic Bilbao prediction
Athletic may begin to play without too much pressure or fear now with the confirmed impending departure of their beloved coach. Getafe remain an extremely difficult team to play and score against, though, and the visitors' attacking inconsistencies may well run deeper than basic low confidence and so backing a low-scoring encounter at the Coliseum would appear a good bet for this one.
Getafe vs Athletic Bilbao tip: Under 2.5 goals
