Sevilla vs. Getafe – Prediction (La Liga – 27.10.2019)

Preview and Teams Comparison.

Sevilla have lost their last two LaLiga games against Getafe without scoring a single goal; the first time the Andalusian side has lost back to back matches against the Madrilenian team without scoring in the competition. This game may end up being famous for cards rather than goals. Four of the last five H2H meetings have produced under 2.5 total goals, with both teams scoring in only two (both 1-1 draws). In addition, referee José María Sánchez Martínez’ tally of 24 yellow cards shown in four La Liga (LL) appearances ranks amongst the highest in the league. Fernando (SEV) has been booked in three of his last four LL starts at home. After their first three LL wins were secured on the road, Sevilla completed back-to-back home victories with their first clean sheet in five rounds. However, they are yet to enjoy a half-time/full-time win at home this LL season.

40.91% (nine) of the 22 LL goals scored or conceded by Sevilla have fallen after the 75th minute mark. Neither team has drawn nor won a H2H meeting with a half-time deficit since 2010/11. The host on the day has averaged 1.0 red cards per-game across Getafe’s last three LL road trips.

The hosts have now converted six opening goals into four league victories (D1, L1) but will nonetheless still need to stay sharp. Significantly, opponents Getafe are in a small handful of clubs to have taken points on multiple occasions when conceding the opening goal (W1, D1, L2) and when trailing at the HT break (W1, D1, L2). Jaime Mata (GET) has registered his team’s opening goal in each of his last three away appearances, and also scored in his only start against Sevilla last season. Getafe are enjoying their best start to a top-flight season since 2013/14, after collecting back-to-back victories for the first time this term. They are also unbeaten in their last three LL road trips, though the first goalscorer in each match (opening the goals inside the first 15 minutes) has subsequently failed to win.

Match Info and Live Scores.

Pre-match League Table.