Getafe vs Osasuna
Spanish La Liga
Date: Saturday, 19 September 2020
Kick-off at 20:00 UK/ 21:00 CET
Venue: Coliseum Alfonso Perez.
Match preview
Real Madrid's involvement in the latter stages of the Champions League means that their clash with Getafe, which is due to take place last weekend, was postponed. As a result, Getafe will open their campaign 2020-21 La Liga against Osasuna on Saturday, and the capital outfit will be determined to put three points on the board.
Bordalas Jose's farm team finished eighth in La Liga last season, losing a place in the Europa League by two points, that will go down as a disappointment considering that they claimed fifth in 2018-19.
A disappointing end to the season saws Getafe failed to win any of their final six league games, while they were beaten 2-0 by Inter Milan in the last-16 stage of the Europa League.
It has been a busy summer for the club in terms of transfer and loan, though, with the likes of Marc Cucurella, Enes Unal, Cucho Hernandez, Dario Poveda and Ante Palaversa all arrived.
There are also several high-profile exit, with Jose Carlos Lazo, Enric Gallego, Vitorino Antunes and Jorge Molina set off, which means that there will be a fresh look to the squad this term.
Osasuna, meanwhile, opened their 2020-21 campaign with a 2-0 success at newly promoted Cadiz last weekend; Adrian Lopez made a breakthrough in the first round before Ruben Garcia added a late second.
After two seasons in the Segunda Division, Osasuna finished 10th in La Liga last season and ended up just four points off a Europa League spot, which is an indication of their achievements in 2019-20.
Dating back to June 24 Osasuna has won now won six of their last nine matches of La Liga, while they have lost just one of their last eight games against Getafe in the Spanish top flight.
Arrasate Jagoba side almost went under the radar to be a top-six contender this season, and Los Rojillos will be determined to put three points on the board when they travel to the Coliseum Alfonso Perez
Predicted Line Ups
Getafe Team:
Soria - Olivera, Etxeita, Djene, Suarez - Cucurella, ARAMBARRI, Maksimovic, Nyom - Unal, Mata (4-4-2)
Osasuna team:
Herrera - Cruz, Hernandez, Garcia, Vidal - Garcia, OIER, Moncayola, Torres - Gallego, Lopez (4-4-2)
Getafe vs Osasuna: Predictions
This Bordalas men compete for European places in recent years in the league, while their peers get inducted to the top flight the previous season only.
Possibly, the former is more experienced. And after finishing outside of the cut-off for Europa, they are determined not to let this season go to waste. They are at home, and have great h2h record here against these rivals.
In fact, they have lost against them only once since 1994 in this land, and have scored two goals or more in five of seven as the match-ups of the past.
Thus, the host is expected to win at least one half of the game this Friday.
However, the host of the day without a win in seven of their previous six fixtures, while their opposite numbers have won five of their last seven road trip. Los Rojillos are also unbeaten in ten former twelve of their overall supplies.
Chances are, it was noted that the home team have troubled defense at this time, and they take an infringement in the form.
Taking into consideration these observations, hoping the goals coming from both teams this Friday.
Getafe vs Osasuna: Betting Tips
Getafe to Win Either Half @ 1.60 (3/5)
Both Teams Score @ 2.40 (7/5).
Number of Matches goals Over 1.5 @ 1.60 (3/5) odd.
