Villarreal vs Getafe Prediction 16.02.2024

• Competition: Spain &— LaLiga
• Date: Friday, 16th, February 2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UTC / 21.00 CET
• Venue: Estadio de la Ceramica (Villarreal)

Getafe, currently in the mid-table and trailing by five points in the race for the European spots, will travel to Estadio de la Ceramica to face off against Villarreal on Friday night, in an effort to close the gap.

The final score of the match between Alaves and Villarreal at Estadio Mendizorrotza last Saturday was determined by first-half goals from Alaves’ Samu Omorodion and Villarreal’s Jorge Cuenca. This result marked the fourth consecutive LaLiga match that Marcelino’s team did not lose. However, despite a series of positive outcomes in recent weeks, Villarreal, also known as the Yellow Submarine, is currently enduring their most challenging top-flight season in five years, having only accumulated 25 points from 24 matches. Thankfully, Villarreal’s LaLiga survival is not in jeopardy, as they hold a secure eight-point lead over the bottom three teams.

A Getafe team is poised to hinder their progress, seeking to bolster their standing in the European places competition after fending off a revitalised Celta Vigo in a nail-biting LaLiga match last weekend, earning a thrilling 3-2 victory in front of their dedicated fans. This spectacular win has solidified the Azulones’ spot in the top half of the table, with a respectable 33 points to their credit, which puts them tantalisingly close to the top six, just five points behind Real Betis in sixth place, who currently hold the final European qualification slot. Interestingly, the Madrid-based club has consistently finished 15th at the conclusion of each of the last three domestic seasons. However, they are committed to bucking this trend this season and aim for a more successful outcome.

Villarreal vs Getafe Betting Tips: Draw

Villarreal’s morale seems low following just one win in their last six LaLiga games, hinting that Getafe may secure at least a draw in their upcoming Friday match at El Madrigal. However, it should be remembered that Getafe has had a poor track record against the Yellows, having not defeated Villarreal since January 2019, a five-year gap. Nonetheless, the two teams had a goalless draw in their earlier clash this season.

It wouldn’t be a surprise if the result of September’s match happens again, particularly given Villarreal’s recent form as draw specialists, with three of their last four league games ending in a draw, which includes consecutive home draws against Mallorca (1-1) and Cadiz (0-0). Furthermore, Getafe has been known to have a fair share of draws in their away games this season in Spain’s top league, with 50% of their away games ending in draws. They also managed to score minimal points in recent weeks against Real Betis in a 1-1 draw and against Atletico Madrid in a high-scoring 3-3 tie. Despite Villarreal’s impressive record against the Azulones in recent years, their inconsistent performance this season makes them a risky pick. Considering Getafe’s reputation for drawing games on their LaLiga trips, a draw may be a likely outcome at El Madrigal.