Athletic vs Getafe Match Prediction

TABLE WITH ODDS OF POPULAR BOOKMAKERS

Bookmakers	1	X	2	Under 2.5	Over 2.5
	1.47	4.1	6.25	1.68	2.02	Bonus	100%
	1.51	4.45	7.8	1.837	2.124	Bonus	400$
	1.456	4.28	7.5	1.77	2.05	Bonus	90€
	1.48	4.3	7.2	1.76	2.03	Bonus	+500%
	1.456	4.28	7.5	1.77	2.05	Bonus	300€

Two strong mid-table sides, Athletic Bilbao and Getafe, will meet at the legendary San Mames stadium in the first round of the new La Liga season to find out which of them has drawn the right conclusions from last season and is better prepared for the new football year.

Odds for Athletic vs Getafe

Bookmakers’ odds show that the Basque club is the favourite for the meeting. Most bookmakers offer odds of around 1.456-1.51 for an Athletic victory. “Lions” from Bilbao are seen as clear favourites on their field.

The draw is estimated by bookmakers, with odds ranging from 4.1 to 4.45. Such figures hint that the probability of a draw is not too high, but it should not be completely discounted.

On the other hand, an away triumph for Getafe looks an unlikely event. The odds on an Azulon victory range from 6.25 to 7.8. This suggests that the Madrid club goes to the Basque Country as a clear outsider.

Predictions for the match Athletic – Getafe

“Athletic” is considered the favourite of the meeting, taking into account the factors of their field and the higher class of players. The Basque will try to take advantage of the support of the home stands and achieve a victory at the start of the new championship. Success in the final of the King’s Cup should give the “lions” additional confidence in their own abilities.

However, we should not discount Getafe. “Azulones” have proven many times that they are capable of giving a fight to the giants of Spanish football. Despite the disappointing end of last season, the team from the suburbs of Madrid will surely do their best to cling for points at the San Mames.

The history of face-to-face encounters shows that Atletico and Getafe rarely produce results. There is a high probability that the upcoming match will not be an exception. It is quite possible that the fate of the confrontation will be decided by one or two goals. In such a situation, standard positions and the individual actions of the team leaders can play a key role.

Given all of the above, the most likely outcome of the match is Atletico’s victory with a minimum score of, for example, 1:0. The chances of a draw are also quite high, especially if Getafe manage to intelligently build defensive redoubts and limit the space for attacking actions of the Basques.

Recent official meetings

Athletic

“Athletic Bilbao ended the 23/24 season on a major note by winning the King’s Cup trophy. In a dramatic final match against Mallorca, the Basques managed to snatch victory in a penalty shoot-out after a draw in regulation time.

As for the performance in La Liga, the picture looks somewhat mixed. In the last nine league matches, Athletic won three victories, drew three times, and suffered three defeats. Among the positive results, it is worth noting the victories over the strong Sevilla and Getafe, as well as a fighting draw with Osasuna.

On the other hand, defeats to Celta, Atletico and Real Madrid indicate that the Basques still have some work to do. The 3-1 fiasco against Atletico is particularly painful. Nevertheless, draws with Granada and Villarreal can be regarded as decent results.

“Athletic showed good form at the end of the season, but to fight for top places in the new championship, the team will need to add stability and learn to cope with the grandees. The victory in the King’s Cup should be the starting point for the Basques to make further progress.

Getafe

“Getafe ended the 23/24 season with five defeats in their last six La Liga matches. The only success in that stretch came in an away game against Almeria (1-3), but even that victory did little to brighten the bleak picture.

The team from the suburbs of Madrid lost to Mallorca (1:2), Alaves (1:0), Atletico (0:3), Cadiz (1:0) and Atletico (0:2). Such a series of failures surely left an unpleasant residue and undermined the morale of the players before the start of the new season.

However, we should not forget that before this sad series, Getafe showed quite decent results. Draws with tough Real Sociedad (1:1) and Rayo Vallecano (0:0), as well as a win over Girona (1:0) show that the team has potential.

The main task for Getafe on the eve of the new championship will be to regain confidence in their own strengths and establish game connections. Perhaps the summer break will do the team good and allow them to reset psychologically.

History of head-to-head confrontations

The rivalry between Atletico and Getafe has a rich history in the Spanish La Liga. In 38 face-to-face meetings between these teams recorded a roughly equal balance of victories: 12 times the Basques took the upper hand; in 9 cases, success celebrated “Azulon.” Another 17 matches ended in a draw, which indicates the persistent nature of this rivalry.

If we look at performance, there is an approximate equality. “Athletic” on average scores slightly more – 1.18 goals per game against 0.92 in “Getafe.” In total, the Basques sent into the opponent’s goal 45 goals, while “Azulon” upset the Bilibayans 35 times. These figures indicate that the matches between these teams usually take place in a tense struggle and do not abound in goals.

Analysing the last 10 face-to-face meetings in La Liga, it can be noted that during this period, Atletico and Getafe played more often in a draw – there were 7 such results. The Basques have won 2 victories, while the Azulones have taken the upper hand only once. This statistic confirms that, in recent years, the confrontation between Atletico and Getafe has become even more persistent and uncompromising.

The most notable match in recent years was on 26 January, 2021, when Athletic defeated Getafe 5-1.

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