Benito Villamarín hosts an Andalusian-Madrid duel on Sunday evening as two teams with European ambitions collide. Betis, 5th with 16 points, welcome a struggling Getafe side sitting 10th.
Betis Without Their Moroccan Stars
AFCON 2025 has hit Manuel Pellegrini's squad hard. Abde and Amrabat have joined the Morocco national team, depriving the Chilean manager of two key players. Despite these absences, the depth of Betis's squad should help cover the gaps.
Los Verdiblancos are on a positive run with four wins in their last five matches. The spectacular 5-3 defeat to Barcelona earlier in December has been erased by a 3-1 Europa League win over Dinamo Zagreb, with goals from Rodrigo Riquelme and Antony. Cucho Hernandez (2 goals in the last 5 games) and Antony are both in fine form.
Getafe: Lost in the Desert
Los Azulones are enduring a nightmare: just one goal scored in their last five La Liga games, with four defeats in that span. On the road, it's even worse: five losses in six away trips.
José Bordalás can at least welcome back Luis Milla after suspension. With more assists than any La Liga player except Lamine Yamal, the 31-year-old midfielder was sorely missed. Djené Dakonam is also available, with Togo having failed to qualify for AFCON.
Prediction
Betis at home against a Getafe side lacking firepower. The numbers say it all: under 2.5 goals in Getafe's last 5 games. 2-0
