Getafe vs Sevilla prediction: SPAIN: LaLiga betting tips on match 2024-03-29 13:00.
[p]Getafe entered the international break on a high, ending a four-match winless run (D2, L2) by beating high-flying Girona to stay in the top half of La Liga standings. Since they haven’t finished a season as a top half side since 2019/20, retaining such a position would undoubtedly make this season a success for José Bordalás’ men, who finished 15th in each of the previous three campaigns. The focus for Bordalás, who has urged his players to take things “step by step”, remains securing their survival as early as possible.[/p]
[p]Their progress this term has been powered by very strong home form, with the Azulones beaten just twice on their own turf in 17 league matches (W10, D5). They’re therefore well placed to do the double over Sevilla for the first time since 2018/19, though it won’t be easy after winning just one of the last four home league meetings (L3), failing to score in all three of those defeats.[/p]
[p]With nine rounds of the season remaining, Sevilla remain in a fight for their top-flight survival. Just six points separated them from the drop zone ahead of the weekend, with their current tally of 28 points their fewest at this stage since 1999/2000 when they went onto be relegated! With just one win from their last five matches (D2, L2), improvements are quickly needed.[/p]
[p]One of the tougher away assignments in the division will hardly be welcomed by a side who’ve won just two of their last 16 league matches on the road (D6, L8). Sevilla can at least take heart from having won on this ground once already this season in the Copa del Rey, which was one of six victories under Quique Sánchez Flores in all competitions (D3, L7).[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Getafe striker Jaime Mata scored in both of this season’s meetings against Sevilla, with each of those strikes arriving before half-time – just as four of his five goals this term did. Isaac Romero netted twice in Sevilla’s cup victory on this ground in January, and assisted both goals in his side’s most recent away game.[/p]
[p]Hot stat: Sevilla have scored first in just three of their 14 La Liga away matches this season.[/p]