Sevilla – Getafe
29 years after playing for the Andalusian club, Matías Almeyda will make his emotional home debut as Sevilla coach on Monday. After a frustrating 2-3 defeat in San Mamés, his team welcomes a confident Getafe side that is already in fourth place thanks to a 2-0 win in Vigo, while Sevilla is in 13th place with zero points. Despite his team’s better position, José Bordalás spoke with respect about his opponents, describing Sevilla as “one of the big clubs at European level.” The recent record between the two teams is evenly balanced: the last meeting in February ended goalless, after Sevilla had won twice in a row. Despite their current difficulties, the bookmakers see Sevilla as clear favorites, which is explained by their home advantage and historical superiority in direct encounters.
- Venue: Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, Sevilla
- Date and time: 25.08.2025, 21:30
- Competition: Primera División (Matchday 2)
Sevilla form & record check
FC Sevilla has had a mixed start to the new season under Matías Almeyda. The opening game at San Mamés revealed both problems and potential: after falling behind 0-2, the team fought back with goals from Lukébakio and Agoumé, but conceded the decisive goal in the closing stages to lose 3-2. The latest results reveal worrying trends. Sevilla have won only one of their last four competitive games, losing three. The team has never led at half-time in their last five games and has lost three-quarters of all matches after 90 minutes. The defense looks vulnerable, with the Andalusians conceding goals in almost every game. Almeyda has considerable personnel worries: Idumbo and Januzaj, two important attacking players, are out until after the international break, while Nianzou and Jordán remain sidelined with long-term injuries. The sale of Badé to Bayer Leverkusen for over €30 million provides financial relief, but weakens the defensive center. On a positive note, Akor Adams is in fine form, with his strong performances earning him a call-up to the Nigeria national team. Juanlu Sánchez has impressed with his precise passing and assists, but his possible move to Napoli could leave further gaps to fill. New goalkeeper Vlachodimos is expected to provide competition for Nyland, but will need time to settle in.
Matías Almeyda is likely to stick with the tried-and-tested 4-1-4-1 formation that impressed at San Mamés for his home debut. Vlachodimos is expected to start in goal, while the defense could remain unchanged with Carmona, Kike Salas, Marcão, and Pedrosa. In midfield, the Argentine is likely to play Gudelj as an anchor in front of the defense. Agoumé and Sow are expected to take the central positions after both had only minor complaints recently and, according to the club, will be fit in time. Lukébakio and Rubén Vargas are set to start on the wings, with the latter finally making his season debut after his muscle injury. Adams will lead the attack up front. The Nigerian has extra motivation thanks to his nomination for his country’s preliminary squad. Things are more problematic on the bench: with Idumbo and Januzaj, two important attacking options are out until after the international break, both of whom will not return in time due to muscle problems.
Getafe Form & Record Check
Getafe won their season opener 2-0 away against Celta Vigo, giving them a perfect start to the league campaign. The duo of Uche and Adrián Liso sealed the victory, both playing to their strengths. The win at Balaídos was all the more remarkable given that the hosts had more control and chances but failed to capitalize on them. However, the difficult preseason is dampening the current euphoria: in the last five league games of last year, José Bordalás’ team only managed two wins and suffered three defeats. The 0-3 defeat against Valencia at the end of the season was particularly bitter, after home defeats against Athletic Bilbao (0-2) and Celta (1-2). Getafe has shown a strange half-time dynamic in recent games: in four of their last five matches, they went into the break with a draw, only to decide the game in the second half. At the same time, the team conceded at least one goal in four of those five games. Off the pitch, there is unrest at the club. President Ángel Torres has publicly confirmed the precarious situation regarding the salary cap. Six new signings have not yet been registered, including Abqar and Kiko Femeniá. The club urgently needs to sell players in order to remain viable. Ironically, goalscorer Uche is the focus of Premier League interest, even though Torres actually wants to keep him.
Coach José Bordalás is likely to stick with his usual 5-3-2 formation for Getafe. Soria will be in goal, while Bekhoucha, Djené and Davinchi could form the back three. Rico and Iglesias would occupy the wide positions. The midfield is likely to feature the trio of Martín, Milla, and Arambarri. In attack, Liso and Uche are in pole position for the starting line-up after their goals in the 2-0 win against Celta. The young Uche has quickly developed into a key player, even though his name has been circulating in the transfer window recently. Personnel concerns are mainly limited to administrative issues. Several new signings, such as Neyou, Sancris and Abqar, are not yet eligible to play as the club’s salary cap prevents them from registering. This situation could force Bordalás to rely on tried and tested players.
H2H Sevilla – Getafe Head-to-head & statistics
The head-to-head record between Sevilla and Getafe paints an interesting picture of the last two years. Of the five meetings since December 2023, Sevilla have won three, Getafe have won one and one game ended in a draw. The contrast between the most recent encounter and the previous games is striking. In February 2025, the two teams played out a goalless 0-0 draw in Getafe after Sevilla had previously put together an impressive run. Between September 2024 and March 2024, Sevilla won three times in a row against Getafe. The 3-1 victory in the Copa del Rey in January 2024 was particularly impressive. Sevilla also won the league matches narrowly but consistently by 1-0. Getafe’s only clear victory came in December 2023, when the visitors triumphed 3-0 at the Sánchez Pizjuán. In 80% of the encounters, fewer than two goals were scored after the break, which indicates tactically dominated games. Both coaches seem to set their teams up well defensively, so decisions are usually made early on.
The trend towards late goals is particularly evident: Sevilla have seen more than 1.5 goals in the second half in 75% of their last games, while Getafe are also known for intense final minutes. With Akor Adams, who has just found his way into the Nigerian national team, and Getafe’s goalscorers Uche and Liso, both teams have the necessary firepower. The tip for both teams to score is supported by Sevilla’s defensive concerns: with Badé already sold and Nianzou still injured, while Idumbo and Januzaj are also out, the defense looks vulnerable. Getafe have conceded goals in 80% of their last games, but they have a striker in Uche who has already scored in the opening game. The double chance X2 looks attractive, especially as the betting markets have Sevilla as favorites at 2.3, but the statistics tell a different story: Sevilla have lost 75% of their most recent encounters and will be without four regulars, while Getafe travel with a full squad. The first half could be particularly evenly matched, as Getafe have been level at the break in 80% of their last five games and Sevilla are still finding their feet under Almeyda.
