Getafe host Alaves on Saturday lunchtime, with Angel Sanchez’s men hoping to inflict further damage upon their struggling opponents. However, with both teams having headed into the international break off the back of victories, it could well be a tight affair at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez.
Spanish La Liga – Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, Getafe – Saturday 18th November – 12:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 13/5 at Ladbrokes |
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Getafe host Alaves in the Spanish top-flight on Saturday afternoon, with the visitors looking for the three points that would see them move out of the bottom three in the standings. However, with Getafe sitting seven points clear of them in the table, it is undoubtedly the home side who are the firm favourites for victory. Manager Sanchez will be looking to get one over on his opposite number Gianni De Biasi, with a win for the home side lifting them into the top half of the table, albeit it potentially only for a matter of hours. With the Spanish top-flight always attracting a wide range of interest from betting punters, let’s take a closer look at the two teams, as well as some predictions ahead of kick-off.
Getafe Team News & Form
Getafe extended their unbeaten run in La Liga to three matches with a hard fought draw away at Real Betis last time around, however Sanchez’s men will have been disappointed to throw away a two goal lead. Having had a week break thanks to the international break, Getafe will be looking to return to winning ways over Alaves, having won just three times all season. Despite having conceded only 13 goals to date, a lack of goals has hindered their progress, with the pressure on the likes of Jorge Molina and Francisco Portillo to start delivering in front of goal. Elsewhere, on loan Swansea City winger Jefferson Montero could well line up for the home side.
Alaves Team News & Form
Alaves sit on just six points from their 11 matches to date, with their recent win over Espanyol offering hope to their fans. Their problems are largely due to their lack of goals, with Alaves having found the back of the net just five times all season in Spain. Barcelona man Munir is spending the season on-loan with Alaves, with the Spanish international hoping to add to his one goal scored to date. Elsewhere, former Barca youngster Bojan is also now a familiar name for the away side.
Head to Head
The two teams have met just five times in the past, with the Alaves having won two of such fixtures, as well as drawing twice. They also won the last meeting between the duo, coming just a matter of weeks ago in the Copa del Rey.
Betting Odds and Predictions
It comes as little surprise that Getafe are the overwhelming favourites for victory with the majority of major online bookmakers, with the home side available at best odds of 8/11 with PaddyPower. Meanwhile, those looking to back a surprise win for Alaves can get a price of 19/5 with the same bookmaker.
Top Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on Getafe keeping a clean sheet on Saturday afternoon, which can be found at best odds of 1/1 with Ladbrokes.