Sevilla vs Getafe Prediction 16.12.2023

• Competition: Spain &— LaLiga
• Date: Saturday, 16th, December 2023
• Kickoff: 17:30 UTC / 18.30 CET
• Venue: Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan (Sevilla)

Sevilla, aiming to end their nine-match winless streak, will welcome Getafe to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan for Gameweek 17 of the Spanish top-flight on Saturday.

The Andalusian team not only ended their Champions League run disastrously, but they also lost their third place standing following a 1-2 defeat against RC Lens at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. This means they won’t be able to defend their Europa League title, which they’ve won five times in the past 10 competitions, including last season’s victory over Roma in a 5-2 penalty shootout. This elimination has hit both the fans and the club hard. However, it could be a blessing in disguise for Los Nervionenses, as they can now focus solely on their domestic games. Their current standing is bleak with a disappointing 13 points from 15 matches, just three points clear of the relegation zone.

Sevilla faces Getafe, who has emerged as a pleasant surprise in the current season. After placing 15th three seasons in a row in the Spanish top-flight, it seems they could be targeting a move up the table, possibly even eyeing a run for a European spot. With a notable 22 points, the Azulones sit comfortably in ninth place, a significant 12 steps away from the danger zone. This suggests they need not worry about relegation at this point. Only seven points behind Real Sociedad, who currently holds the last European spot, Jose Bordalas’ team is focused on continuing their chase for the seventh position against a struggling Sevilla side.

Sevilla vs Getafe Betting Tips: X2 (Double chance)

Sevilla enters Saturday’s match as the nominal favorite on paper. However, their erratic performances this season, the lack of several key players, and their early exit from European competitions midweek make it difficult to back them during this challenging time. Alarmingly, Los Nervionenses go into LaLiga’s 17th matchday without a single top-tier victory since Diego Alonso took the reins, having suffered two losses and secured five draws. As the leadership wavers and stands on the brink of upheaval due to poor results, the Uruguayan tactician urgently needs to find a turnaround strategy to avoid Sevilla starting 2024 with a new manager.

The regret over the hasty decision to part ways with Jose Luis Mendilibar, who led the team to UEFA’s second-tier competition silverware and saved them from LaLiga relegation, is becoming increasingly apparent within the leadership. Getafe has recently demonstrated its resilience, as shown by their single loss in the last 12 games in all competitions, drawing six times and winning five times. One of these victories was a late 1-0 win against Valencia last weekend, thanks to a goal by Borja Mayoral. Despite a crisis and fatigue from a crucial midweek Champions League match, Getafe, who are currently performing better, could potentially secure at least one point from their Saturday’s visit.