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La Liga: Athletic Club vs Getafe
Kickoff Time: 2025-10-26 00:30 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/PANKRA NIETO
Athletic Club, who finished fifth in La Liga last season, has had an inconsistent start to the current campaign, currently recording four wins, two draws, and three losses. Good news for the team is the return of their highest-valued forward, Nico Williams, who made his comeback in early October and started in the midweek Champions League match. Furthermore, center-forward Gorka Guruzeta also scored a brace in the Champions League, with both players currently in top form and expected to start this match. Season statistics show that Athletic Club averages 7.9 successful dribbles and 14 fouls per game, both ranking fifth in the league. This indicates the team is skilled at creating threats through wing attacks and employs an aggressive pressing strategy, willing to commit fouls to disrupt the opponent’s rhythm if they lose possession.
Getafe, who narrowly avoided relegation last season, has continued their poor form into the new season. The team is currently on a five-match winless run, during which they failed to secure a victory even against newly-promoted Levante. The primary reason for this is the club’s passive activity in the transfer market. During the summer transfer window, Getafe’s expenditure was only €1.8 million, making them the second-lowest spending team in La Liga, while they generated €12.6 million in player sales, resulting in an overall decrease in squad strength. In their last home league game against Real Madrid, which was a Madrid derby, Getafe were utterly outclassed, managing only 24% possession. Compounding their problems, forward Alex Sancris and defender Allan Nyom both received red cards in that match and will be suspended for this fixture, severely impacting the coach’s lineup options. Season statistics reveal that Getafe’s averages for possession percentage, pass success rate, key passes per game, shots per game, and shots on target per game are all ranked at the bottom of the league, showing a lack of competitiveness.
There is a significant gap in quality between the two teams. With Nico Williams back, Athletic Club‘s performances have improved, and they are building positive momentum. In contrast, Getafe show no bright spots in either attack or defense, and their lineup is further weakened by suspensions for this match, widening the gap between the sides. In this encounter, Athletic Club is expected to secure a comfortable victory.
Athletic Club‘s Last 5 Games: WDWLL
25-10-23 Athletic Club 3-1 Qarabag FK
25-10-19 Elche 0-0 Athletic Club
25-10-05 Athletic Club 2-1 Mallorca
25-10-02 Borussia Dortmund 4-1 Athletic Club
25-09-28 Villarreal 1-0 Athletic Club
Getafe‘s Last 5 Games: LLDDL
25-10-20 Getafe 0-1 Real Madrid
25-10-04 Osasuna 2-1 Getafe
25-09-27 Getafe 1-1 Levante
25-09-25 Getafe 1-1 Deportivo Alaves
25-09-22 Barcelona 3-0 Getafe
Head-To-Head Record
25-05-16 Getafe 0-2 Athletic Club
24-08-16 Athletic Club 1-1 Getafe
24-05-04 Getafe 0-2 Athletic Club
23-09-28 Athletic Club 2-2 Getafe
23-04-01 Athletic Club 0-0 Getafe
Prediction: Athletic Club to win