RCD Espanyol vs Getafe CF Prediction 17 April 2025
Added on 16 April, 2025
On Friday night, La Liga's 32nd round will kick off with a clash between Espanyol and Getafe — a match that could have significant implications in the race to avoid relegation and secure mid-table stability.
Espanyol come into this fixture buoyed by back-to-back away wins over Rayo Vallecano (4–0) and Celta Vigo (2–0), results that have given them a real boost in their battle for survival. Currently sitting 15th in the table with 35 points and a goal difference of 33:40, the Parrots have found some much-needed momentum. However, it wasn't long ago that they stumbled through a rough patch, drawing with Girona (1–1) and Atletico Madrid (1–1) while also suffering a home defeat to Mallorca (1–2). Consistency remains an issue, but their recent form suggests they are up for the fight.
Getafe, meanwhile, have quietly put together a solid campaign and are looking fairly comfortable in 11th place with 39 points and a 31:28 goal difference. The Asulones have notched up impressive victories over Atletico (2–1), Osasuna (2–1), and Valladolid (4–0), showing they can rise to the occasion. However, they’ve also been vulnerable, as seen in their losses to Villarreal (1–2) and Las Palmas (1–3), underlining that they’re not entirely immune to lapses.
Both sides are tactically disciplined and not known for free-flowing, high-scoring affairs. Matches involving these teams tend to be tightly contested, often hinging on fine margins. Given their recent performances and contrasting motivations — Espanyol fighting for survival, Getafe pushing to cement a top-half finish — this encounter may be more about grit and control than goal-fests. In fact, even two goals shared between them could prove to be a stretch. A low-scoring draw or a narrow victory either way seems the most realistic outcome.
Under 2.0 goals in the match 1.68