Getafe vs Espanyol prediction 09.12.2024 | La Liga

• Competition: La Liga
• Date: Monday, 9th December, 2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
• Venue: Coliseum (Getafe)

In recent seasons, Getafe have been constantly in the lower part of the league's table. Yet, with their gritty, defensive style of play, they managed to survive. This year, they are once again in survival mode as they are in 17th place with 13 points. Right now, they are tied with their next opponent, Espanyol, which are in the danger zone. So, these games against other relegation contenders are super important. With a possible win, they would create a solid gap between them and the danger zone.

Espanyol are one of the teams that constantly moved between La Liga and La Liga 2 in recent teams. Last year, they managed to return to La Liga but had to go through the playoffs. This year, their "only" goal is to survive somehow. For now, that isn't going according to plan, and just like for Getafe, this match is super important for Espanyol to move them away from the relegation zone.

Getafe vs Espanyol pick: Under 2.5 goals

Getafe are by far the best team in the league for this type of bet, with 93% of their games ending with fewer than three goals - 14 out of 15. And at home, they have been even better with all of their eight games finishing under 2.5 goals.

Espanyol are struggling offensively away from home this season. In seven La Liga games, they won just one point and scored only four goals - 0.57 goals per game. So, expecting a good offensive display is unreal entirely, especially against a defensive-orientated team like Getafe.

In the last four h2h games, we saw fewer than three goals on three occasions. Considering the trend in the previous h2h games, Getafe's constant low-scoring games, and Espanyol's terrible road performances, an under 2.5 goals bet looks like the best option for this La Liga tie.