Athletic Club Aims for Victory Against Struggling Getafe

BILBAO, Spain — Athletic Club will host Getafe CF on Saturday evening for their La Liga matchweek 10 fixture. The match is set to start at 5:30 p.m. BST at the San Mamés Stadium.

Athletic comes into the game eager to continue their solid form after a 3-1 victory over Qarabag in the UEFA Champions League. This win followed a string of mixed results, including losses to Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund. Currently, Athletic sits in eighth place in La Liga, with 14 points from nine matches.

Despite their decent position, Athletic has struggled offensively, managing only nine goals in the league. However, their defense has held firm, allowing just nine goals, which ties for the best record among the top nine teams.

In their last two league matches, Athletic has accumulated four points, which includes a 2-1 win over Mallorca and a recent 0-0 draw against Elche. In contrast, Getafe finds themselves in 12th place with 11 points, following a poor start to the season that includes only one win in their opening nine matches.

The last time Getafe defeated Athletic was in February 2020. Since then, seven of their ten encounters have ended in draws, indicating a competitive rivalry. Their most recent clash also ended in a 1-1 stalemate.

Getafe is struggling to find its rhythm, having not secured a victory since September 13. They are coming off a loss to Real Madrid, where they failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities. key players like Adrian Liso, who has scored three goals this season, and Mario Martin are expected to play crucial roles in Getafe’s attack.

Athletic will be missing several key players including Inaki Williams, Unai Egiluz, and Benat Prados due to injuries. On the other hand, Getafe will be without suspended players Alex Sancris and Allan Nyon, along with injured striker Davinchi.

Athletic’s coach is likely to make adjustments with possible new starters like Alex Berenguer and Gorka Guruzeta, who recently scored twice against Qarabag. With home advantage, Athletic will look to leverage their strengths while dealing with Getafe’s defensive setup.

The match promises to be competitive, with both teams eager for points as the season continues. Despite their struggles, Getafe’s defense could pose a challenge for Athletic’s attackers, making the outcome uncertain.

Athletic has shown promise at home so far, and they are seen as favorites for this encounter, with an expectation for a close match as both teams try to establish their form for the rest of the season.