On Saturday evening, Getafe hosts Elche at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez in a massive match for the home side's chances of beating the drop in La Liga.
Getafe form guideThe team from the Spanish capital are currently in La Liga’s relegation zone, a point adrift of 17th place Real Valladolid. A 1-0 defeat against Real Madrid in their last La Liga game means they have won just once in the league, having suffered four losses in five matches in the Spanish top flight.
Getafe have a decent recent home record in the Spanish top flight, winning four of their previous six league matches. The Azulones have built their strong home record on a good defensive record, as they have kept four clean sheets in their last six home matches in La Liga.
Elche form guideDespite already being relegated to the Segunda, Elche have won two of their last three matches in the Spanish top flight. Last time out, Elche recorded an impressive 1-0 home defeat against Atletico Madrid.
The game against Atletico was another low-scoring La Liga game for Elche, as four of their previous six matches in the Spanish top flight have produced under 2.5 goals.
Elche’s poor away form has played a big part in their relegation, as the visitors have won just once in their last 19 La Liga games. A 2-1 defeat at Almeria in their previous away match in the Spanish top flight was their fifth straight loss on their league travels.
Latest team newsGetafe’s only likely absentee is forward Jaime Mata, who is ruled out of the game through suspension. Elche will be without Jony Alamo due to a knee problem, while Jose Angel Carmona and Omar Mascarell will miss out through muscle injuries.
What am I backing?Elche’s recent form has improved. However, Getafe has a strong home record, and I am backing Jose Bordalas’ team to pick up a victory.
