LaLiga: Athletic Club vs Getafe – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the LaLiga game between Athletic Club and Getafe who meet up this coming Thursday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Getafe face a daunting first assignment in the LaLiga when they visit the title favourites Athletic Club on the opening day of the new campaign.

Team form: Athletic Club vs Getafe

Athletic Club Form

In the previous three matches, Athletic Club lost 2-1 against Celta Vigo, beat Sevilla by 2-0 and won 0-1 against Rayo Vallecano. Athletic Club claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the LaLiga. They also drew four and lost zero, scored eight goals and conceded four.

Getafe Form

Getafe endured a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 0-3 by Atletico Madrid, before Deportivo Alaves ran out 1-0 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Mallorca, who came out 1-2 winners. Getafe managed to win just once in their past six away games in the LaLiga. On top of winning once they also drew one as well as losing four, while scoring eight time and letting in three.

Betting facts for Athletic Club and Getafe

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Athletic Club and Getafe played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Athletic Club vs Getafe

Inaki Williams is showing good form for Athletic Club, scoring three goals in their last six matches. Gaston Alvarez scored once in his previous half dozen outings.

Betting markets: Athletic Club vs Getafe

Full-time result

Athletic Club won five of their last 10 matches on home soil, while drawing five in a run that saw them avoid defeat in front of their home supporters. Getafe won one of their last 10 away games across all tournaments, whilst also drawing four and losing five. Athletic Club are on a fantastic streak of no less than 18 matches in a row without defeat as the home side. Getafe lost 5 matches on the bounce. Athletic Club have not lost to Getafe in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Athletic Club scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Interestingly, Getafe scored the opening goal of the match in just two of their last ten games. Of the previous 10 outings, Athletic Club scored the opening goal six times, whereas their opponents were first on target in two of their last 10 games.

Total goals

Athletic Club saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Getafe, who managed to score 0.3 times in those matches. Athletic Club were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 8 matches. Getafe conceded a goal in their last 7 matches.

Recommended tip: Athletic Club vs Getafe

To sum up, the upcoming match between Athletic Club and Getafe seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this LaLiga game.

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