Betis-Getafe at Villamarín where we seek the equalizer or victory of Getafe.
After finishing the day today, the table shows the rise of Getafe this weekend.
The Madrid side’s victory against Rayo (2-1) put them in Champions positions in the absence of Sevilla-Barcelona, whose 2-4 certified the fourth place for Getafe, with 2 points over Sevilla and Alavés.
After being eliminated from Europa League, Betis had to win yes or yes against Valladolid, and the 0-2 favorable to the Betis places them 7º to 1 point of Alavés and Sevilla. Therefore, the difference between both teams is 3 places and 3 points, which will be a crucial match in order to keep fighting for European positions.
However, I do not think that Betis has it easy to beat Getafe.
The accumulation of matches (League, Europa League and Cup) may take their toll.
In 3 days they play a ‘final’ in Mestalla against Valencia. Obligados to score are if they want to go to the final played in their stadium. The 2-2 of the first leg, for now, is favorable to Valencia, so they are required to score a goal at least 2 to force the extension in case of a draw. Matches like this demand the maximum, just like the match against Rennes and yesterday in Valladolid, so it is possible that some players arrive more tired to this match.
Getafe, after 2-1 at Rayo, have about 8 days to prepare for this game, both in terms of football and injuries and others, which will help the Bordalás team get more rested and prepared.
Staying in Champions positions is not easy, and more with a very low point difference between the 4-5 teams that are in full fight, so they must go out for all. They already chained 4 matches without falling (2V and 2E) after the elimination copera, while Betis shows more irregularities than Getafe.
I think the defensive solidity of Getafe and the goal they have up with Molina and Mata can be key in this game, as well as the fatigue that can take its toll on Betis.
PREDICTION: Under 2,5 goals @ 1,50
