Getafe vs Deportivo La Coruna

Getafe arrive at this fixture on the back of a productive spell, having picked up 7 points from their last 5 games. Their attacking output stands at 6 goals in 5 matches, and they have kept 1 clean sheet in that period. Behind the ball, Getafe have conceded 5 goals in 5 matches, with 1 clean sheet along the way.

Now to Deportivo La Coruna, whose recent form offers a separate set of clues about how this one could play out. Recent form suggests Deportivo La Coruna are on a positive trajectory — 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses in their last 5. With 8 goals in their last 5, their attack has been a real threat, while defensively they have conceded relatively few (1.2 per game). Looking at the head-to-head record, the last 6 meetings have produced 3 Getafe wins, 2 Deportivo La Coruna wins and 1 draws. These meetings have generally delivered a steady flow of goals, averaging 2.3 goals per match.

One side arrives in better attacking form, the other may need to absorb pressure and strike on the break. The opening quarter-hour could hint at how this tactical battle will unfold. Expect a closely fought contest between two evenly matched sides. The result may well come down to which team is more clinical in the final third.

Neither side can be written off, given how close their recent returns have been — it is a genuine coin-flip. With so little to separate these sides, it could come down to which team wants it more on the day. The stage is set in the La Liga; kick-off cannot come soon enough.