Girona Aims to Bounce Back Against Getafe in La Liga Clash

GIRONA, Spain – Girona FC will clash with Getafe CF on Friday, February 14, 2025, at 8 p.m. GMT at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi as they strive to extend their unbeaten run to six matches in La Liga.

The hosts enter the match in eighth place with 31 points after a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Athletic Bilbao in their last outing, while Getafe sits in 14th position, having secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Alaves.

Girona boasts a record of nine wins, four draws, and 10 losses this season, placing them four points behind sixth-placed Rayo Vallecano. After a historic third-place finish during the 2023-24 campaign, Girona is currently 17 points distant from third-positioned Barcelona. Despite a challenging season, achieving a top-six finish would mark a significant achievement for the team.

Last season, Girona performed strongly against Getafe, winning two of their last three league meetings, including a 1-0 victory earlier this season and a 3-0 triumph during the preceding term. Girona will aim for another home win, needing a bounce-back after losing three of their last four league matches.

On the other hand, Getafe has shown signs of improvement lately, with three wins and two draws in their last five matches. They have moved five points clear of the relegation zone, with the potential for a top-half finish firmly within reach. Their solid defense has only conceded 17 goals this season, the second-best record in La Liga behind Atletico Madrid.

Getafe’s recent performance includes a steady improvement in their away games, having scored six goals in their last three matches, all of which ended in wins. Getafe managed a clean sheet in their win over Alaves, with the only goal coming from a penalty kick before halftime.

Both sides will be without key players; Girona is anticipated to miss [injured players], while Getafe may lack [injured players] for the match. With both teams eager to grab points, the clash is expected to be closely contested.

The possible starting lineup for Girona includes Gazzaniga; Frances, Juanpe, Krejci, Gutierrez; Herrera, Martin; Tsygankov, Van de Beek, Gil; and Ruiz. On the flip side, Getafe will likely lineup with Soria; Iglesias, Duarte, Alderete, Rico; Terrats, Dakonam, Arambarri, Coba; Mayoral, and Uche.

As the team prepare for what promises to be a thrilling encounter, analysts predict a low-scoring draw, while Girona’s home form could give them the edge needed to secure all three points against Getafe.