Getafe vs Real Betis Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Getafe earned themselves a famous win last weekend as they return to the Coliseum with the visit of a Real Betis side who suffered from an infamous draw.
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Getafe preview: Famous win
That famous win for Getafe came in a derby against Real Madrid whereby Jose Bordalas' side managed to snatch a 1-0 victory at the Bernabeu, courtesy of a speculator volley scored by Martin Satriano in the first-half.
The home team have now won three of their last four matches in La Liga as they begin the match day sitting just three points outside of the top eight and the potential European spots in La Liga.
Real Betis preview: Infamous draw
That infamous draw for Real Betis came in El Gran Derbi against Sevilla as Los Verdiblancos succumbed to sharing the spoils 2-2 against their arch-rivals at La Cartuja in a game in which they were 2-0 up.
Manuel Pellegrini has received a lot of criticism from that game but Betis have been impressive once again this season as they sit tucked inside the top five ahead of this match day in Spain's top-flight.
Getafe team news: Adrian Liso suspended
Adrian Liso was sent off against Madrid and so he is now missing through suspension as Borja Mayoral tries to work himself back to full fitness.
Predicted XI (3-5-2): David Soria; Sebastian Boselli, Domingos Duarte, Romero; Kiko Femenia, Luis Milla, Mauro Arambarri, Diego Rico; Martin Satriano, Luis Vazquez
Unavailable: Davinchi (Injured), Adrian Liso (Suspended)
Questionable: Kamara (Ineligible), Borja Mayoral (Injured)
Real Betis team news: Midfield injuries
Real Betis are dealing with plenty of midfield injuries for this one as Sofyan Amrabat is now sidelined for the visitors alongside Giovani Lo Celso and Isco.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Alex Valles; Aitor Ruibal, Diego Llorente, Natan, Rodriguez; Pablo Fornals, Marc Roca, Nelson Deossa; Antony, Cucho, Abde Ez
Unavailable: Amrabat (Injured), Lo Celso (Injured), Isco (Injured)
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Getafe vs Real Betis prediction
Domestic matters may be taking a back seat for Betis, though, with last season's UEFA Europa Conference League runners' up facing Panathinaikos in the round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League this midweek. Getafe, with their form and their home advantage, will fancy exploiting that potential Betis distraction and siding with the hosts may well be a good bet for this one in the Community of Madrid.
Getafe vs Real Betis tip: Double chance – Getafe to win or draw & under 3.5 goals
