Las Palmas vs Getafe prediction 01.12.2023

• Competition: La Liga
• Date: Friday, 1st December 2023
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
• Venue: Estadio de Gran Canaria (Las Palmas)

In the 15th round of La Liga, Las Palmas and Getafe, two teams experiencing unexpectedly successful seasons, will compete at Estadio de Gran Canaria in Las Palmas on Friday evening.

After a five-season hiatus, Las Palmas has made a comeback to the Spanish top-flight division, having secured the 2nd place in La Liga 2 last season. This year, they stand at the 11th position with 18 points &— just one point behind their upcoming rivals, Getage. However, the team currently sits comfortably with a ten-point lead above the relegation zone. Despite having the second-lowest total value in the league, a mere 54 million euros, it’s safe to say that this season has been remarkably successful for Los Amarillos.

Getafe has managed to stay in La Liga for the past three seasons, but they nearly faced relegation after finishing 15th. They were a mere two points from dropping to La Liga 2 last season. However, the current season has started off well for the Azulones. Following 14 rounds, they are in 8th place and only six points away from the European spots.

Las Palmas vs Getafe pick: Under 2.5 goals

Las Palmas has the lowest count of games with two or more goals in La Liga, with only four in 14 rounds (28.6%). Their average goals per game is also the lowest at 1.7, significantly lower than the next team, Cadiz, which averages nearly twice as many at 2.3. Despite their excellent defense, their offensive performance is poor. They are not a typical team that has been promoted from a lower league, as they control the game well but struggle to create strong goal-scoring opportunities. Currently, they sit mid-table but are the second-least effective offensive team in the league, with only 11 goals scored.

Getafe’s aggressive and “gritty” football style is yielding results, as evidenced by their current nine-game unbeaten streak. On the defensive front, they continue to improve, with three clean sheets in their last five games across all competitions. Their offensive game has also seen improvement from the last season with an average of 1.2 goals per game, up from last season’s 0.89. This is quite surprising given that they played this season without their top striker, Enes Unal. However, an average of 1.2 goals per game is not very impressive, and they might struggle to score when playing away against a defensively strong team.

Taking all factors into account, we conclude that a bet on under 2.5 goals is the most secure choice for this match.