Getafe vs Valencia Preview: Team News & Prediction
by Alex Lawes ·
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In the Community of Madrid this weekend, the Jose Bordalas derby takes place at the Coliseum as the always obdurate Getafe take on a struggling Valencia.
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Getafe preview: Thin Getafe
Bound by the constraints of La Liga’s strict financial policies Getafe have themselves a very small squad that the aforementioned Jose Bordalas is getting to punch above its weight.
However, a 2-1 loss at home to a new look Real Sociedad in dramatic circumstances last weekend has extended their winless run of form to six matches across all competitions.
Valencia preview: Struggling Valencians
In the second half of last season Valencia managed to propel themselves up the table in La Liga with former West Bromwich Albion manager Carlos Corberan at the helm. The former Baggies boss is under immense pressure at the moment though with Los Che sitting in the bottom three of La Liga.
The Valencians have managed to win just three of their last nine matches across all competitions and all three of those wins have come against lower league opposition in the Copa del Rey, of which they reached the quarter-finals this week.
Getafe team news: Several injuries
Getafe have been able to bring in new signings this midweek with Sebastian Boselli joining from River Plate alongside Olympique Lyonnais striker Martin Satriano.
Predicted XI (4-4-2): David Soria; Kiko Femenia, Juan Iglesias, Diego Rico, Nyom; Alex Sancris, Luis Milla, Mauro Arambarri, Adrian Liso; Mario Martin, Javier Munoz
Unavailable: Davinchi (Injured), Borja Mayoral (Injured)
Questionable: Abqar (Injured), Kamara (Injured)
Valencia team news: Defensive injuries
On loan from Athletic Club, Valencia’s first-choice goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala is now missing through a hamstring injury alongside defensive duo Mouctar Diakhaby and Thierry Correia.
Predicted XI (4-4-2): Dimitrievski; Foulquier, Carlos Tarrega, Copete, Jose Luis Gaya; Ugrinic, Pepelu; Luis Rioja, Almeida, Diego Lopez; Hugo Duro
Unavailable: Julen Agirrezabala (Injured), Diakhaby (Injured), Correia (Injured)
Questionable:
Getafe vs Valencia prediction
Real Oviedo are on course to break the all-time fewest goal tally in La Liga with the Asturians on nine goals in nineteen games that makes Getafe and Valencia appear exciting. However, the hosts have notched just fifteen times with Valencia having scored just eighteen goals. These are two poor teams low on confidence and low on quality so backing a low scoring clash is the way to go.
Getafe vs Valencia tip: Under 2.5 goals
