Getafe host Malaga in the Spanish top-flight on Friday evening, with José Bordalás’ men hoping to inflict further damage upon their struggling opponents. However, with both teams come into the clash off the back of disappointing defeats last time around, it could well be a tight affair at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez.
Spanish La Liga – Getafe v Malaga – Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, Getafe – Friday 12th January – 20:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 12/5 at Skybet |
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Action in La Liga returns this week, with Getafe and Malaga getting the ball rolling when they clash on Friday evening. The home side can move up to 7th position in the table with a win, while their opponents are in desperate need of a positive result as they aim to move to within touching distance of safety in the Spanish top-flight. With so much riding on the game, many are predicting a close encounter in Getafe. For those still unsure of who to back, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
Getafe Team News & Form
Getafe dropped into the bottom half of the table after their 2-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid last time around, however the fact that the home side have one of the best defensive records in the league will give supporters at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez confidence. However, manager Bordalas will be looking for his team to start producing more regularly in front of goal, with the likes of Jorge Molina and Francisco Portillo under pressure to start delivering in the final third. Elsewhere, on loan Swansea City winger Jefferson Montero could well line up for the home side, who defeated Las Palmas in their last home encounter.
Malaga Team News & Form
Malaga come into this fixture off the back of three straight defeats in La Liga, including a damaging 1-0 loss at home to Espanyol last time around. Manager Michel faces some tough decisions regarding his starting line-up ahead of kick-off on Friday, with the likes of Borja Baston, Adrian and Adalberto Peñaranda all hoping to start in attacking roles for the visitors. Malaga have scored just 13 goals all season, conceding 32 in the process.
Head to Head
The two teams have met 24 times in the past, with Malaga having won 12 of such fixtures, as well as drawing three times. However, Getafe won their last home clash against Malaga back in 2015, before losing 3-0 on the road just a matter of months later.
Getafe v Malaga – Betting Odds and Predictions
Given their standing in the table and status as the home team, it comes as little surprise that Getafe are the firm favourites for victory with the majority of major online bookmakers. The home side available at best odds of 5/6 with William Hill, while those looking to back a surprise win for Malaga can get a price of 4 with PaddyPower.
Top Betting Tip Getafe v Malaga
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on there being under 2.5 goals during the 90 minutes on Friday evening, which can be found at best odds of 8/13 with Ladbrokes.