Espanyol are targeting a third straight league victory on Friday night. Our Espanyol vs Getafe prediction and La Liga betting tips consider whether they can take another step towards safety.
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Espanyol vs Getafe prediction: Fernandez to seal win for the hosts
Key stats
- Our Espanyol vs Getafe betting tips take into account that the hosts head into this having only lost one of their last seven in La Liga.
- It’s four defeats in seven matches for Getafe.
- 68% of Getafe matches in La Liga this term have served up under 2.5 goals.
Correct score prediction: Espanyol 1-0 Getafe
These sides have both enjoyed strong starts to 2025, and there’s not likely to be much in this game.
Getafe have done really well on the road of late, but they were on the wrong end of a surprise defeat last time out, and with Espanyol playing with real confidence all of a sudden, the hosts look the team most likely to edge this.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies struggling to call it
- HOME: 17/10 (2.70) – 37.0%
- DRAW: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the slight favourites according to the Espanyol vs Getafe odds, with an implied probability of 37.0% that they win this match.
They recorded back-to-back away wins in the top flight for the first time in seven years last time out, seeing off Celta Vigo 2-0 thanks to a brace from Roberto Fernandez.
Getafe meanwhile, suffered a shock 3-1 home defeat against lowly Las Palmas, with Diego Rico’s red card the turning point in the match.
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Most recent H2Hs: An even rivalry
Our Espanyol vs Getafe prediction suggests this should be a close affair, and it’s three wins each from the last six meetings heading into this game.
We don’t normally get many goals when these clubs meet, with each of the last three ending with 1-0 scorelines.
Spain La Liga 09/12/24
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Espanyol
Spain Copa del Rey 06/01/24
Espanyol
Getafe
Spain La Liga 30/04/23
Espanyol
Getafe
Spain La Liga 15/01/23
Getafe
Espanyol
Spain La Liga 05/03/22
Espanyol
Getafe
Espanyol preview: Puado serves ban
The suspension of top scorer Javi Puado is a significant blow for the home team. They are also missing Jose Gragera to injury.
Predicted Lineup: J. Garcia (GK), Romero, Cabrera, Kumbulla, El Hilali, Lozano, U. Gonzalez, Exposito, Jofre, R. Fernandez & Roca
Spain La Liga 18/04/25 W Getafe 0 Espanyol 1 Spain La Liga 12/04/25 W Celta Vigo 0 Espanyol 2 Spain La Liga 04/04/25 W Rayo Vallecano 0 Espanyol 4 Spain La Liga 29/03/25 D Atletico Madrid 1 Espanyol 1 Spain Copa de Catalunya 19/03/25 W Barcelona 0 Espanyol 5
Getafe preview: Bordalas missing one
Pepe Bordalas should have a full squad to pick from, with the exception of the suspended Rico following his red card against Las Palmas. Juanmi may again be preferred to Borja Mayoral up front.
Predicted Lineup: Soria (GK), Iglesias, Duarte, Alderete, Djene, Bernat, Arambarri, Milla, Terrats, Uche & Juanmi
Spain La Liga 18/04/25 L Espanyol 1 Getafe 0 Spain La Liga 12/04/25 L Las Palmas 3 Getafe 1 Spain La Liga 06/04/25 W Valladolid 0 Getafe 4 Spain La Liga 30/03/25 L Villarreal 2 Getafe 1 Spain La Liga 16/03/25 W Osasuna 1 Getafe 2 
Player to watch – Roberto Fernandez
One of the main reasons for Espanyol’s revival has been the January addition of Roberto Fernandez. He has given them much more quality up front and has scored five times in 11 appearances in La Liga so far.
Fernandez striking in the middle of each half
The 22-year-old has scored twice between the 16th and 30th minutes for Espanyol. His other three goals have all come between the 61st and 75th minutes.