Getafe comes into its home game against bottom-of-the-table Girona on the back of a valuable away win at San Mamés. Despite having seven points and a goal difference of minus 13, Girona is desperately seeking redemption. The hosts are in 10th place with 14 points and welcome an opponent to the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez on Friday evening who only recently advanced in the cup against third-division side Constància in extra time. After five winless league games, Borja Mayoral’s goal in Bilbao brought new confidence to Getafe, while defensive instability has become a trademark for the Catalans. In head-to-head comparisons, Getafe has a slight edge with three wins from the last five encounters, although it is noticeable that most of the goals in these matches have been scored after the break.
- Venue: Coliseum, Getafe
- Date and time: October 31, 2025, 9:00 p.m.
- Competition: La Liga (Matchday 11)
A home win for Getafe at odds of around 2.2 offers interesting value, especially as Bordalás’ team is brimming with confidence after their 11-0 rout in the Copa and a disciplined 1-0 win in Bilbao. It also seems plausible that neither team will score: Getafe has conceded only one goal in its last three league games, and with Milla and Arambarri in midfield, Girona’s creativity is likely to be stifled, especially as van de Beek’s long-term absence further weakens the visitors’ momentum. Despite the logic of these tips, the usual unpredictability of soccer remains, of course.
Getafe Form & Record Check
After five competitive games without a win, Getafe has found stability again, although the spectacular 11-0 cup win against Inter de Valdemoro is less significant than the narrow but important win at Athletic Bilbao. With 14 points in 10th place, level on points with Athletic and just one point ahead of Sevilla, the team is stuck in the middle of a tight midfield. Offensive weakness remains the main problem: with only nine goals in nine league games, Getafe has the fourth-worst offense in the league, while the defense under Bordalás is as compact as usual. Borja Mayoral scores irregularly and has to fight for his place in the starting line-up, while Luis Milla is one of the league’s best assist providers with five assists. The suspensions of Nyom and Álex Sancris, as well as Davinchi’s months-long absence following meniscus surgery, are putting additional strain on the squad. Bordalás is likely to continue to rely on his tried-and-tested back three with Diego Rico and Kiko Femenía as full-backs to compensate for the lack of firepower with quick transitions and set pieces.
Bordalás is likely to stick with his tried-and-tested 5-3-2 system, which has brought him stability this season. Soria will be in goal, with Femenía, Djené, Duarte, Iglesias, and Rico expected to form the back five, while Milla, Arambarri, and Coba da Costa will occupy the midfield and Liso and Mayoral will play up front. Nyom and Sancris are still suspended, Davinchi is out long term after meniscus surgery, and Abqar may not be available due to minor discomfort. However, the coach will not announce the final lineup until shortly before kickoff.
Girona Form & Record Check
Girona shares last place in the table with Oviedo with seven points and is struggling above all with a lack of control over 90 minutes. The defense is the main problem: in four of their last five competitive games, the Catalans have conceded goals in the second half, with the 3-3 draw against Oviedo, in which they squandered a comfortable lead, being a prime example of this weakness. At least the offense is working better, with Girona failing to score only once in their last five games, but their tendency to let leads slip remains a chronic problem. The laborious 3-2 extra-time win against third-division Constància, in which substitutes such as Tsygankov and Vanat had to come to the rescue, underlines the uncertainty of a team that is currently performing well below expectations.
Despite the ongoing absences in the squad, coach Míchel is likely to start with a 4-3-3 formation again, with van de Beek still out long-term after his Achilles tendon rupture and Juan Carlos also unavailable. Livakovic is expected to start in goal, with Martínez, Reis, Blind, and Moreno likely to make up the back four. In midfield, a central trio of Witsel, Martín, and Ounahi should ensure a balance between defense and build-up play, while Tsygankov, Vanat, and Gil could feature in attack. After the hard-fought cup victory, in which Tsygankov and Vanat scored in extra time, it remains to be seen whether Míchel will rely directly on this duo. Experienced alternatives such as Stuani and Ruiz are ready on the bench.
Getafe – Girona Head-to-head & statistics
The head-to-head record shows a slight advantage for Getafe with three wins from the last five encounters, while Girona won twice and there were no draws. The most recent results suggest close games: Getafe won 1-0 at Girona in November 2024, 1-0 at home in March 2024, and 2-1 away in February 2025. A clear pattern emerges in the course of the game: in four of the five encounters, the first half was either goalless or saw only a narrow lead, with 80 percent of the games ending with less than 1.5 goals at halftime. The games were mostly decided in the second half, with only one game seeing more than 3.5 goals scored. Both teams scored in four of the five games, indicating balanced offensive performances. Psychologically, neither team has a clear advantage, and history suggests a close game with a late decision.
