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Getafe will be seeking redemption when they host Racing Santander in the second round of La Liga at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on Sunday.
The hosts suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat in their opening game and will hope to bounce back this weekend.
Racing Club, meanwhile, are eyeing their first win in the Spanish top flight since January 2012.
Read our Getafe vs Racing Santander prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Getafe vs Racing Santander key stats
- Four of Racing Santander's last five matches have gone above the 2.5-goal mark.
- The visiting team's last three fixtures produced goals at both ends.
- Getafe won their last four home games across all competitions.
Getafe vs Racing Santander preview: First encounter in 14 years.
Getafe vs Racing Santander — Tale of the Tape
| Getafe | vs | Racing Santander |
|---|---|---|
| 20th | Position | 6th |
| 0 | Points | 1 |
| 0 | Goals For | 2 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 2 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| N/A | Home / Away Rank | N/A |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Getafe were reduced to 10 men in their season opener at Deportivo Alaves last weekend, and despite their best efforts to hold on for a point, the Madrid side ultimately conceded three late goals, with two of those coming in stoppage time.
To be fair, Jose Bordalas' troops returned to winning ways earlier this week, as they defeated Partizan Belgrade 3-1 in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League play-off tie on Thursday.
However, the hosts, who have now won four consecutive home games stretching back to their previous campaign, will be eyeing their first win of the league season this weekend.
Christantus Uche (ACL) and Juanmi (knee) are both sidelined for Getafe due to injury, while Kiko Femenia is suspended for this clash following his sending-off against Alaves.
On the other hand, Racing Santander kicked off their new campaign with a 2-2 draw against Villarreal. The Cantabrian side raced to a commanding two-goal lead in the first 35 minutes but were unable to claim all the spoils.
Taking their 2011/12 campaign into account, the visitors are now without a win in their last 21 La Liga fixtures. Their last victory in this competition came against Osasuna in January 2012.
Head coach Jose Alberto Lopez will once again be without the services of Giorgi Guliashvili due to injury, with the Georgian forward not expected back from his fibula issue layoff until September.
Racing Club could also be without defender Pedro Felipe, who picked up a 16th-minute injury in last week's draw against Villarreal.
Summer signing Asier Villalibre made his debut last weekend and is a strong favourite to lead the line for the visitors once again.
Furthermore, this will be the first skirmish between these sides since May 2012, and Getafe have no wins in their last four home encounters with Racing Santander.
Getafe vs Racing Santander form guide & betting tips
| Getafe | vs | Racing Santander |
|---|---|---|
L
|
La Liga Form |
D
|
| 0 | Points | 1 |
| 20th | Form Table | 6th |
| 0 | Goals For | 2 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 2 |
D
L
L
D
L
|
Form (All Comps) |
L
L
W
L
D
|
Whispers Predicts: Getafe 3-1 Racing Santander
At 13/10 (2.30), Getafe are considered favourites by the bookmakers.
Racing Santander have lost four of their last six matches across all competitions, and considering Getafe's winning streak at this stadium, we are confident that the hosts will emerge victorious after 90 minutes.
Three or more goals were scored in four of Racing Club's last five fixtures, and this can be backed at 37/20 (2.85).
We also fancy a 3-1 correct score at 24/1 (25.00). The hosts won two of their last three competitive home games by this scoreline.
> Over 2.5 total goals at 37/20 (2.85) | Likelihood: Possible
> BTTS – Yes at 13/10 (2.30) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Draw at 13/10 (2.30) | Likelihood: Probable
> Getafe & BTTS – Yes at 53/10 (6.30) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 1-1 at 24/1 (25.00) | Likelihood: Outsider