It's shaping up to be a tense affair at the Coliseum when Getafe host Mallorca in La Liga's Round 36. Getafe, sitting pretty in seventh, have shown they can grind out results, but their attack's been firing blanks lately. And that could make all the difference against a side desperate to climb out of the relegation scrap.
Getafe's recent outings paint a mixed picture. They've stumbled with losses to Rayo Vallecano and Barcelona, yet snatched wins over Real Sociedad and Athletic Club. But don't overlook their away victory against Sociedad; it's a sign they're capable of turning it on when it matters. Mallorca, on the other hand, have been a bit more adventurous, bagging seven goals in their last five games. That includes a solid win at Girona and a draw with Villarreal, though they fell short against Deportivo Alaves.
Last time these two met, back in November, Mallorca edged a 1-0 win at home. Getafe might be itching for revenge, especially with their midfield maestro Mauro Arambarri leading the charge—he's notched six goals this season. Over at Mallorca, Vedat Muriqi's been a revelation with 21 goals, making him a real threat up front. Sergi Darder's creativity, with five assists, could unlock Getafe's defense if they play their cards right.
Injuries are biting for both teams. Getafe will miss Kiko and Juanmi, which might disrupt their balance in a 5-3-2 setup. Mallorca's woes are deeper, with Lucas Bergström, Antonio Raíllo, Marash Kumbulla, and Mateo Joseph sidelined; that's a lot of depth gone in their 4-3-1-2 formation. Getafe's overall form, combined with their seventh-place standing on 44 points, gives them an edge. They're not scoring much—just three goals in five games, none in the last two—but their defense has held firm.
And let's not forget Mallorca's predicament in 16th with 38 points; they're in a dogfight to stay up. I expect Getafe to edge this one, leveraging their home advantage and solid league position. They've got the tools to keep it tight and pounce when needed.
But enough analysis—let's get to the picks. Getafe should come out on top here, given their form and table spot.
Recommended Bets
Bet 1 @2.10 — Getafe to win; they're higher in the standings and have won two of their last five, while Mallorca's injuries weaken their lineup.
Bet 2 @1.80 — Under 2.5 goals; Getafe's struggled to score, netting just three in five games, pointing to a low-scoring clash.
Bet 3 @2.50 — Vedat Muriqi to score anytime; he's bagged 21 goals this season, making him a prime candidate to find the net for Mallorca.
Odds tend to shorten closer to kickoff — lock in value now.
