Espanyol Form
The team are still unable to register their first La Liga win of 2026. Last weekend, Espanyol took the lead away to Mallorca, but were then reduced to 10 men and surrendered their advantage, before failing to hold on even for a draw late on. As a result, the Catalan club’s winless run in the league now stands at 11 matches (4 draws, 7 defeats). After another slip-up, the club have dropped to eighth in the table, while they are now just four points off a return to the top six.
- Both teams have scored in each of Espanyol’s last eight La Liga matches.
- The Catalan club have conceded in 12 consecutive matches in this competition.
- Seven of the club’s previous eight La Liga games have gone over the total.
Potential Espanyol Lineup (4-5-1)*
Marko Dmitrovic – Omar El Hilali, Leandro Cabrera, Clemens Riedel, Carlos Romero – Edu Exposito, Charles Pikel, Urko Gonzalez, Ramon Terrats, Tyrhys Dolan – Kike Garcia.
Midfielder Charles Pikel is suspended. Captain Javi Puado and defender Fernando Calero are unavailable due to injuries.
Getafe Form
A week ago, the club were unable to take any points from an away derby against Atletico Madrid (0:1), but they lost by the narrowest of margins despite playing almost an entire half with 10 men. That defeat was only their second in the last eight La Liga rounds, having previously recorded four wins in their last five matches in the Spanish top flight. The team sit ninth in the standings and trail Espanyol by just two points. It is worth noting that the club have scored only 23 goals in La Liga this season, with only Oviedo (18) netting fewer.
- At least one team have failed to score in six of Getafe’s previous seven league matches.
- The Madrid side’s all-or-nothing run in this competition stands at six games (4 wins, 2 defeats).
- The club have avoided defeat with a (+1.5) handicap in 11 consecutive La Liga matches.
Potential Getafe Lineup (5-3-2)*
David Soria – Kiko Femenia, Juan Iglesias, Said Romero, Domingos Duarte, Abdel Abqar – Mauro Arambarri, Luis Milla, Djene – Martin Satriano, Luis Vazquez.
First-choice defender Abdel Abqar is serving a suspension. Forward Borja Mayoral is not ready due to injury. Defender Davinchi is a doubt for the match.
Match Officials
Isidro Diaz de Mera (Spain)
Matches – 15 (La Liga, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 64;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 5;
Fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 27%.
* For each team, the starting XI from their previous match in this competition is listed.
