Verdict: Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds: 1/2
Bookmaker: Luckster
Still looking to put a maiden La Liga victory on the board this weekend, Valencia will welcome Getafe to the Mestalla on Friday night.
Valencia
Starting with the hosts, while Valencia might have gained a string of immediate plaudits following Carlos Corberan’s arrival at the Mestalla back in December, the Bats have largely struggled to find any real fluidity since opening up the new campaign. Putting in a toothless performance last weekend as they eventually fell to a 1-0 loss at the hands of Osasuna, the former West Brom boss has seen his squad muster just a sole point from either of their first two La Liga showdowns. With their sights firmly set on booking a top-half return this season, Valencia are desperate to put a maiden top-flight victory on the board. Nevertheless, suffering just a pair of La Liga defeats at the Mestalla since the end of February, Corberan’s side find themselves pencilled in as a standout contender this weekend.
Valencia Team News
Shown a first-half red card away at Osasuna last weekend, skipper and defensive star Jose Gaya will miss out through suspension on Friday night. Not making a single appearance across any competition so far this season, Portuguese midfielder Thierry Correia will once again miss out here.
Completing a permanent switch from La Liga rivals Villarreal this summer, ex-Tottenham loanee Arnaut Danjuma should keep his spot leading the line. Former Lyon youngster Mouctar Diakhaby could make a first start of the season.
Getafe
As for the visitors, while Getafe might have come under a huge amount of scrutiny prior to the summer break as they signed off the 2024/25 campaign in the midst of a public crisis, the Madrid-based outfit have come roaring back in a sensational fashion. Getting proceedings underway on August 17th with what was a dominant 2-0 victory away at Celta Vigo, Jose Bordalas’ men find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Last seen putting in another shock performance outside of the Spanish capital as they clinched a 2-1 win against Sevilla, Getafe will be looking to sprung another almighty upset this weekend. Despite being pencilled in as a real underdog contender when they travel to the Mestalla on Friday night, the Blues will be confident of asking some real questions.
Getafe Team News
Picking up a pre-season knock and missing each of Getafe’s first two appearances of the new campaign, former Watford defender Kiko Femenia remains a doubt here. Likewise, ex-Real Betis star Juanmi remains on the sidelines with a knee injury and will not feature this weekend.
Bagging both goals away at Sevilla last weekend and notching a trio of goals in his first two La Liga appearances, summer recruit Adrian Liso will play a leading role in the final third. Now entering his eight campaign in the Spanish capital, David Soria will start between the sticks.
Valencia vs Getafe Key Factors to Consider
- When Valencia last welcomed Getafe to the Mestalla back on May 10th, Friday’s hosts stormed their way to a sensational 3-0 victory.
- The Bats have registered seven points from their previous three La Liga meetings against Getafe.
- However, Getafe have won their opening two away fixtures this season by an aggregate score of 4-1.
- Valencia have suffered just a pair of La Liga defeats at the Mestalla since the end of February.
- Continuing on from last season, all of Valencia’s previous five La Liga matchups have finished with under 2.5 goals.
Conclusion
While Valencia might have stormed their way to a routine 3-0 victory when they last welcomed Getafe to the Mestalla back on May 10th, Friday’s hosts should be bracing themselves for a far more challenging test here. Watching the Blues remarkably win each of their first two La Liga showdowns by an aggregate score of 4-1, the Madrid-based outfit are certainly capable of asking some major questions this weekend. It should be noted, with Valencia seeing all of their previous five consecutive La Liga appearances finish with under 2.5 goals, we are backing a similar outcome.
Verdict: Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds: 1/2
Bookmaker: Luckster
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