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Unibet Predictions: Getafe – Espanyol Predictions and Tips For Today

Free Daily Soccer Unibet Predictions for Today, December 9, 2024.
Kick-off: 21:00 (GMT+1)
SPAIN: LaLiga – Round 16
EVENT: Getafe – Espanyol
TIPS: Over 1.5 Goals | Odds: 1.59@Unibet | Result: PENDING

Getafe – Espanyol Predictions and Preview

• Getafe has won just one of their last seven La Liga games, drawing three and losing three. Their goal difference is the only thing separating them from the relegation zone and their upcoming opponents, Espanyol. It’s fair to say that the Azulones are in desperate need of a win.
• Having to rely on penalties to beat Orihuela in the Copa del Rey in midweek would have done little to boost confidence for José Bordalás’ team. The Getafe boss has been clear about his desire to win at all costs. He will be eager to add some more victories to his team’s underwhelming record at the Coliseum so far this season: two wins, five draws, and one loss.
• Getafe is at least tough to beat, and relying on that could be key in a fixture they’ve struggled to win in recent years. They’ve taken maximum points from just one of the last seven home-and-home top-flight games (D3, L3).
• However, Espanyol were on the losing side the last time these two met, going down 2-1 in the Copa del Rey in early January. Knowing they have a game in hand over their opponents and many of the clubs above them, the Parakeets will now be looking to avoid back-to-back travelling defeats after Tuesday’s shock 2-0 loss at Barbastro and breathe life into their struggling league campaign.
• Considering they haven’t triumphed in a single league away game this term (D6, L1), with their single point gained representing the worst such tally in the division, perhaps the travelling supporters shouldn’t hold much hope. More sympathetic Espanyol fans may well be keen to point out that they’ve already met six of last season’s top-seven on the road in this campaign (D1, L5), so perhaps their record isn’t entirely representative just yet.
• Players to watch: Getafe midfielder Luis Milla doesn’t strike often, but he did when these sides last met. If he does again, expect it to arrive late. Each of his five top-flight goals have arrived in the second half. Espanyol forward Walid Cheddira struck last time out in La Liga action and he also has a taste for late drama with four of his last five goals for any side coming after the break.
• Hot stat: Espanyol haven’t scored a first-half away goal in the league this season.