Athletic Bilbao v Getafe: LaLiga Action on Match-day 29

Friday LaLiga action from San Mames Stadium, as Athletic Bilbao take on Getafe.

This clash sees fifteenth play eighth, as struggling Getafe visit San Mames Stadium to face Athletic Bilbao.

Athletic Bilbao have so far accrued 40 points in this season of the LaLiga

Athletic Bilbao suffered an away loss to Real Betis in their last outing, they will doubtless be keen get a positive outcome in this fixture.

Also, They currently stand eighth in the League, with 40 points for a total of 10 wins, 8 losses and 10 draws having won 10 fixtures, drawn 10 matches, and lost eight meetings.

Playing at home, Athletic Bilbao have won seven games, drawn two matches, and lost four games.

A win in this fixture, would take Athletic Bilbao’s points from 40 to 43, so far this season.

A solid defensive team

Athletic Bilbao’s defence has been rock solid so far, only conceding 27 goals in their previous matches. This has been an average season so far, in terms of performance and entertainment, even though they have delivered a decent rate of goals (32). This has been largely down to the key attacking players: Oihan Sancet (2), Inaki Williams (2), and Unai Simon (1).

Injury and illness have depleted Marcelino’s Athletic Bilbao and they will likely be missing three key personnel for Friday’s match.

Getafe’s campaign so far has seen them accrue 28 points this season

Getafe’s pride is now at stake, as they will not wish for another successive poor result. They recently drew 0-0 away to Valencia, which followed the loss to Espanyol. They will be eager to improve in this next fixture.

Also, with three draws in four fixtures, Getafe need to develop a strategy for getting over the line in games. Now they have 6 matches won, 12 games lost and 10 duels drawn; that’s why they currently sit in fifteenth place, with a total of 28 points having won six meetings, drawn 10 fixtures, and lost 12 games.

Getafe’s away record is remarkable and poses a significant threat to Athletic Bilbao. In the 14 games they’ve played on the road this season, they have so far drawn six meetings and lost eight games.

Getafe will have 31 points so far this season, should they secure a win.

Quique could be missing up to one of their players through injury or illness for the game on Friday.

Athletic Bilbao v Getafe – Head-to-Head.

Regarding their historical duels these two teams have already faced each other 33 times with the tally being 11 victories and 13 draws for Athletic Bilbao. Additionally, Athletic Bilbao have been unable to beat Getafe in their last two meetings with Getafe at San Mames Stadium. In their most recent meeting of this fixture was December 2021 and the score line ended up with a 0-0 draw.

Other players of note for Athletic Bilbao are Oihan Sancet and Inaki Williams with two goals each and for Getafe are Enes Unal and Borja Mayoral with seven goals both.