Getafe vs Villarreal

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Villarreal will be aiming to secure just their third victory in La Liga this season when they make the journey to the Spanish capital to take on Getafe this Saturday afternoon. The Yellow Submarine has managed to accumulate only seven points from their first seven league games in the current campaign, a performance that has seen them occupy the 14th position on the league table. In contrast, Getafe finds themselves in the 10th spot with eight points to their name.

Getafe's league journey this season has seen them record two wins, two draws, and three losses in their seven matches, resulting in the accumulation of eight points. This puts them in the 10th position as they prepare for the upcoming fixtures.

At the outset of the season, Jose Bordalas's side had a slow start, securing only one point from their first two games. However, they have since demonstrated improvement, securing victories in two of their last five matches, particularly notable wins against Alaves and Osasuna on their home turf. Their overall record has been marred by just two defeats.

Getafe's most recent outing was a 2-2 draw against Athletic Bilbao. Despite taking the lead twice at San Mames, the home team saw Getafe make a comeback on both occasions, including an 83rd-minute strike by Juanmi Latasa that equalized the score. Over the past three seasons, Getafe has consistently finished in the 15th position in the league standings. However, between 2018 and 2020, they displayed their potential by achieving eighth, fifth, and eighth-place finishes.

It's worth noting that Getafe hasn't managed to secure a victory against Villarreal in La Liga since January 2019. Nonetheless, their most recent encounter in the corresponding fixture last season ended in a goalless draw, with the points being evenly shared between the two sides.

In the La Liga rankings, Villarreal is currently in 13th place and has not yet found their rhythm for the year. The Yellow Submarines lost to Girona by a score of 2-1 in their previous match, and they will need to win this weekend.

Getafe, on the other hand, is now in the 11th spot in the league rankings and has had a good year. The Madrid-based team will need to step it up in this game after drawing 2-2 with Athletic Bilbao last week.

In the last 36 games between the two teams, Villarreal has won 22 of them, compared to Getafe's eight victories, for a strong recent record against Getafe.

Villarreal had a relatively strong fifth-place finish in La Liga during the previous season, although their journey in the 2023-24 campaign has been far from smooth. This turbulent period led to the dismissal of Quique Setien from his role as head coach earlier this month, with Pacheta taking over until the end of the season.

In the current La Liga season, Villarreal has encountered a series of challenges, managing to secure two victories, a single draw, and suffering four losses in their first seven matches, accumulating a total of seven points. This puts them in the 14th position on the league table. The team's recent performance hasn't been impressive either, as they've only managed to win one out of their last six games across all competitions. In this stretch, they've faced defeat twice, including a 2-0 loss to Panathinaikos in the Europa League on September 21.

Their most recent La Liga outing saw them settle for a 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano, while their last home game ended in a disappointing 2-1 defeat to the table-topping Girona, who came from behind to clinch victory at Estadio de la Ceramica.

Getafe, on the other hand, is grappling with injuries to two key first-team players, Luis Milla and Enes Unal, who remain sidelined for the capital-based club. Mason Greenwood, who is currently on loan from Manchester United, marked his first start for Getafe in their recent fixture against Athletic. It's likely that Greenwood will retain his spot in the starting lineup for the upcoming match.

Furthermore, Latasa, who contributed with a goal as a substitute against Athletic, is expected to secure a place in the starting eleven, potentially displacing Borja Mayoral for the clash against Villarreal.

Getafe narrowly avoided relegation in the last season's closing fixture after undergoing a managerial change during the March international break. Jose Bordalas returned to the helm at the Coliseum, replacing Quique Sanchez Flores, and reintroduced his trademark aggressive and somewhat defensive playing style as they strive to replicate the moderate success they achieved roughly five years ago.

The club, based in Madrid, enters this match fresh from an unexpectedly entertaining 2-2 draw in the Basque Country against Athletic Club. They've commenced the current season in typical Bordalas fashion, with a balanced record of two wins, two draws, and three losses, positioning themselves firmly in the middle of the league table.

Despite their top-five finish last season, it was evident that Quique Setien was not the preferred choice for the club or its supporters at Villarreal. The former Real Betis manager was replaced by Pacheta during the September international break, as the Yellow Submarine sought to rebuild following a summer transfer window where they lost key players like Samu Chukwueze and Pau Torres.

Under Pacheta's leadership, the visiting team has begun their journey at El Madrigal with one win, one draw, and one loss in La Liga. However, they also suffered a 2-0 setback in Athens against Panathinaikos during the UEFA Europa League group stage matches. Their most recent league outing ended in a 2-1 home defeat to Girona, despite taking an early second-half lead in that encounter.

In that particular match, Getafe controlled possession for 51% of the game and made 13 attempts on goal, with 5 of those attempts finding the target. The goals for Getafe were netted by Gastón Álvarez in the 51st minute and Juanmi Latasa in the 83rd minute. On the opposing side, Athletic Bilbao managed 8 shots on goal, with 4 of them hitting the mark. The scorers for Athletic Bilbao were Yuri in the 6th minute and Iñaki Williams in the 62nd minute.

Looking at Getafe's recent performance, they have managed to score 8 goals in their last six matches. However, on the defensive side, they have conceded 11 goals in those same games. This indicates that Getafe has been struggling defensively in recent matches.

On the other hand, Villarreal suffered a defeat in their previous match against Girona FC in La Liga. The team and their fans will be eager for a better outcome in the upcoming game.

In that previous encounter against Girona, Villarreal had 53% possession and attempted 14 shots on goal, with 3 of them finding the mark. The sole goal for Villarreal was scored by Dani Parejo in the 49th minute. On the flip side, Girona FC had 17 shots on goal, with 5 of them on target. Artem Dovbyk found the back of the net in the 56th minute, followed by Eric García in the 61st minute.

Examining Villarreal's recent performance, it's evident that they have conceded goals in 5 out of their last 6 matches, with opponents scoring a total of 11 goals against them. This highlights a defensive vulnerability that Villarreal needs to address. The question remains whether this trend will persist in the upcoming match or if Villarreal can tighten up their defense.