🔈 Can the Nervionenses bounce back from their opening round setback in front of their home crowd? The final match of La Liga's second round features a showdown between Sevilla and Getafe. At first glance, this encounter might seem unremarkable, but it is packed with intrigue. The two sides have had contrasting starts to the season: while the "City" secured a well-deserved victory, the "Red-and-Whites" fell short of completing their comeback and missed out on even a draw. Let's outline the early predictions for the match: a Sevilla win is at 2.2, while a Getafe victory stands at 3.7.

Head-to-Head

📊 Sevilla have gone four consecutive head-to-head matches without losing to Getafe. Even during last season's crisis, the "Nervionenses" managed to secure 4 points against the "Azulones": a 1-0 victory at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan and a goalless draw at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez. Let's take a look at the scoring performance of each team over their last 10 encounters: Sevilla average 1.2 goals per game, while Getafe manage around 0.7.

Sevilla Team Overview

🔴 The true potential of Sevilla in this season's campaign will only be revealed over the course of the season. A well-executed pre-season, with just one defeat, has given fans reason to be hopeful. However, in the opening round of La Liga, the "Nervionenses" failed to secure points at San Mamés (2-3). Nonetheless, the resilience and fighting spirit of Matías Almeyda's squad were evident as they managed to come back from two goals down to level the score. This is particularly commendable in an away clash against such an organized and tenacious opponent.

⚪ Again, there aren't many criticisms to be made about Sevilla's defeat in the previous round. In their home fixture against Getafe, though, only one outcome is expected from the "Nervionenses"—a victory. Matías Almeyda deployed a 4-2-3-1 tactical formation, but it frequently shifted during the match, for instance, to a 4-1-4-1. Nemanja Gudelj remained the sole defensive midfielder in the setup, winning all his aerial duels and achieving a 100% success rate in tackles. There's a clear advantage in sharpness and activity on the right flank, where Dodi Lukebakio is involved.

Getafe Team Overview

🔵 Jose Bordalas' team surprised Spanish football fans with a commanding performance against Celta (2-0). The "City" side expertly neutralized the strengths of the "Celts" and capitalized on their positional errors. Just look at the xG stats: 1.43 to 0.73 in favor of Getafe. This once again demonstrates that the result was entirely logical and justified.

⚪ Getafe showcased a slightly different style in their season opener. Firstly, Jose Bordalas opted for a five-defender formation, with Djene playing the deepest role as the sweeper. The wing-backs in the 5-3-2 setup were more like traditional flank defenders, which bolstered the "City" defense and left no open spaces during transitions. The absence of overly complex tactical ideas was key to their successful start to the season and has given club supporters hope ahead of their trip to Seville.

Latest news

Sevilla

🏷 The major transfer news of recent days is Loïc Badé's move to Bayer Leverkusen. The German club will pay around €30 million plus bonuses for the French defender. Over the past three seasons, the 25-year-old has been a key part of the defensive line for the "Nervionenses" and has consistently progressed even amidst the club's significant crisis. In La Liga, Badé has played 79 matches, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists. 

🎤 Ahead of the second-round clash, Matías Almeyda spoke with journalists: “Getafe are a team that defends well and is highly disciplined. We will be looking for weaknesses in their defense. They come into the game following a very good result last week, so it will be a serious test. But we will play in our style and with our intentions. We want the fans to share our ambitions. There were many positives last week, and we are working to correct the mistakes we made.”

❌ In Sevilla's injury list are Stanis Idumbo (muscle injury), Adnan Januzaj (hamstring injury), Joan Jordán (back injury), Nianzou Kouassi (muscle injury), and Ruben Vargas (muscle injury).

Getafe

📰 Like many teams in the league, Getafe are facing challenges registering players for the season. As a result, the club's management sees selling a valuable asset as their only option. The prime candidate for this is Kriestantus Uche. Recently, the club was forced to lower the asking price for the Nigerian forward to €20 million to boost his transfer prospects. A number of Premier League clubs, including Leeds, Brentford, and Wolverhampton, have expressed interest in the 22-year-old.

📌 The recent clash with Celta was a significant milestone for Mauro Arambarri. It marked his 231st appearance in a Getafe jersey, tying him with Javier Casero for the fifth-most appearances in the club's history. Since joining Getafe in 2017, the Uruguayan midfielder has become a true leader and cornerstone for the team from the eponymous city.

❌ The participation of Abdel Abkar, Juanmi, Kiko Femenia, and Borja Mayoral in the upcoming away match remains uncertain.

🟨 Yellow Card Prediction

🟨 Yellow Card Prediction

Last season, Getafe were among the most aggressive teams in the league, averaging around 2.9 yellow cards per match. In comparison, Sevilla's average was just 2.4. In head-to-head encounters with Sevilla, the trend remains similar: 3.2 to 2.6 in favor of Getafe. The fact that this is an away game will likely contribute to a higher number of fouls from the visitors. We're backing Getafe to win the yellow card battle with a handicap (0).

⚽ Goals Prediction

Matches between Sevilla and Getafe often turn out to be rather dull affairs characterized by low-scoring outcomes—around 2.3 goals per game on average. Over their last 10 meetings, this figure has dropped even further to about 1.9 goals per match. We anticipate that Getafe will adopt a cautious approach in this away fixture, employing a low block that will significantly complicate Sevilla's efforts to break down their defense. Our pick is under 2.5 total goals.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Let's take a look at the corner kick stats in their head-to-head matchups: 5.1 for Sevilla against 4.6 for Getafe. Last season, Sevilla also held a solid advantage in this area, with an average of 4.8 compared to Getafe's 3.8. Sevilla's more attack-oriented tactical style is likely to lead to more wing play from the hosts. We're betting on Sevilla to win the corner count.

A major challenge Sevilla might face is creating opportunities in the opposition's half. Even a more organized Celta were caught out in their build-up play and subsequently punished for it. The Nervionenses have long struggled with a clear structure and reliability in their defensive phases. Our editorial team foresees a low-scoring match with a high probability of success for the visitors. A final score of 0-1 seems quite plausible. The key bet is Getafe to avoid defeat.