Sevilla vs Getafe prediction: SPAIN: LaLiga betting tips on match 2023-12-15 17:30.
Back-to-back losses for Sevilla – including a midweek defeat at Lens which denied them the chance to drop into the Europa League to defend the crown they won last May – means that manager Diego Alonso is still yet to enjoy a victory against any top-flight opponent (D5, L6). Sporting director Victor Orta admitted that he “fears” for the future of Alonso if things don’t turn around soon, though he expressed confidence that the “emotional boost” of just one win could make a big difference.
After nine consecutive La Liga (LL) games without a victory, it appears no opposition can be taken for granted. But recent draws at home to the likes of Real Madrid (1-1), Real Betis (1-1) and Rayo Vallecano (2-2) suggest they can be confident of taking a point away from another top-half club when Getafe visit, especially if they can be inspired by a winning streak of four games at home to their upcoming opponents.
Getafe are enjoying their best start to a LL season since 2019/20, beginning this round in ninth place, but their home form has been doing all the heavy lifting. A 1-0 win over Valencia kept the top-six within reach, but there’s a lot of work ahead. Head coach José Bordalás made no secret of the fact he wants to address their low count of 18 goals with reinforcements in January.
It’s their travelling form that has held them back from attacking the European positions. The Azulones went into this round as the highest ranked of the six clubs yet to win a LL away game this season (D4, L4), beginning as the pre-match underdog on all eight occasions. The inability to score after half-time in their last three LL away games, must be frustrating Bordalás.
Players to watch: Sevilla defender Sergio Ramos has scored three times in five games since returning from injury, also picking up one red card, and has four career goals against Getafe. Hailed by his manager for the season he’s having, Borja Mayoral scoring exploits include first-half goals in four of Getafe’s last seven LL away games.
Hot stat: Just three of the last 14 LL games involving either club (since October 21) produced over 2.5 total goals.