Espanyol take on the visitors Getafe in the round 32 match of Spanish LaLiga. The match will be played on Friday, April 18th at RCDE Stadium (Cornella de Llobregat).
Espanyol are close to achieving their season goal. The Parakeets certainly haven’t forgotten their ambitions — not long ago, even missing out on European qualification was enough to trigger a coaching change. But the reality now is that they are no longer even the second-best team in Catalonia, and their performances have taken on a classic “yo-yo” pattern. Fortunately, they’ve never spent long in the Segunda, although last season they only finished 4th and had a tough time in the promotion play-offs. Still, they managed to bounce back immediately, and under Manolo González they’ve been collecting points at a steady pace in La Liga, including a strong run in the spring. In April, they hammered Rayo Vallecano away from home, showcasing their improved attacking rhythm. In the last round, they beat Celta Vigo 2-0 with an assured, composed display that underlined their recent consistency. Espanyol are now unbeaten in four of their last five matches. They’ve also tightened up defensively, with three clean sheets in that stretch. Momentum is clearly on their side ahead of this match.
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Getafe still remember how, during the first spell under this same manager, they stunned many by going from Segunda to Europa League play-off contenders in record time. But that was a few years ago and now stands out as a rare high. Since returning to the club, José Bordalás initially ensured survival, then led them to a safe 12th-place finish last season with 43 points. By mid-spring this year, Getafe had already matched that tally and continued showing flashes of attacking flair — including a statement win over local rivals Atlético and a thumping of Real Valladolid. Still, their identity remains rooted in pragmatic football, built on a compact shape and efficient counterattacks. The recent 1-3 loss to Las Palmas was uncharacteristic, although they played most of that match with ten men after an early red card. Despite the setback, Getafe have lost just twice in their last seven matches. Their physical, disciplined approach can unsettle any opponent. They’ll be eager to bounce back and avoid consecutive defeats.
After three straight wins over Getafe, Espanyol lost both meetings in 2024 — in the Copa del Rey and in La Liga. The hosts are in good form, but the visitors won’t be eager to lose two in a row. A bet on over 1.5 total goals seems like a sensible option.
Prediction for the match: Over 1.5 scored goals.
