Athletic Bilbao is off to take their chance of earning a qualification in the Champions League, as they go against Getafe CF, for their La Liga meeting. Coming into this match, both squads are off for a crucial match, making this match important. Athletic is currently at the fifth of the league table with 58 points from their 33 matches. However, coming into this match, Athletic has a chance of qualifying in the Champions League with a win here. On the other hand, Getafe are at the 10th of the league table with 43 points from their 33 matches. Fortunately for Getafe, they are from a win in La Liga, giving them confidence for this match. The meeting between these two teams is on May 4, 2024, at 3:00 AM (GMT+8).
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic, a top-four contender, have only won one of their last 13 La Liga matches against Getafe, and have only ended all 13 league meetings in a draw. They need a win to maintain their position, as a 3-1 loss to Atletico last time out left them in the hunt. Athletic are currently fifth in the table, six points behind fourth-placed Atletico, with five games left. A win would secure automatic qualification for the group stage of next season’s Europa League. The Basque outfit has finished eighth in their last two La Liga campaigns, and their last top-four finish occurred 10 years ago. They have played their best football at San Mames this season, and the Copa del Rey winners have also scored 20 points from their 16 matches on their travels.
Athletic will miss Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta due to a thigh problem, while Yuri Berchiche remains sidelined. Oscar de Marcos returns, allowing Daniel Vivian to return to defense and Mikel Vesga to replace Ruiz de Galarreta in midfield. Inaki Williams, Oihan Sancet, and Nico Williams remain behind Gorka Guruzeta.
Getafe CF
Getafe has improved significantly this season, finishing 15th in their last three campaigns in Spain’s top flight. They are currently in 10th position, six points behind Real Betis. They have only lost one of their last five games in Spain’s top flight, and a positive result on Friday would lead them into their next fixture against Cadiz on May 12. Getafe has been strong at home this season, picking up 29 points from their 16 matches and recording eight victories. They have also unbeaten in their last five La Liga games against Athletic Bilbao, with each fixture finishing level. They have also achieved the highest number of draws against a single opponent in the top flight, with 17 draws against Athletic Bilbao.
Getafe will be missing five players due to injury, including Mauro Arambarri, Juan Iglesias, Carles Alena, Domingos Duarte, and Borja Mayoral. Mason Greenwood will feature in the right position, while Jaime Mata may return as center-forward.
Prediction:
Athletic Bilbao (2.0)
Odds: -0.84
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