Overview
Getafe started the new season quite struggling when they finished 14th with 3 points after 3 matches, including 1 win and 2 defeats. Coach Jose Bordalas' team has only scored 1 goal but has conceded 4 times.
Getafe started with a 0-3 defeat at Alaves' home ground, before defeating Racing Santander to win the first victory. However, they could not maintain their momentum when they lost to Osasuna 0-1 in the most recent match. The only goal of the match came from Ante Budimir's penalty right before halftime.
The reception of Celta Vigo will be Getafe's second home match in La Liga this season. After overcoming Partizan with a total score of 4-3 in the Europa Conference League play-off round, the Bordalas team is preparing to enter the group stage and needs to maintain stability in the domestic league.
Last season, Getafe finished 7th and won a ticket to the Conference League. However, the ambition to improve their ranking this season is being affected by unstable form, especially in scoring and defending ability.
Celta Vigo had an even more difficult start when they finished 18th with 2 points after 4 matches. Coach Claudio Giraldez's team has not yet known the taste of victory, only scoring 1 goal and conceding 4 goals.
Celta drew 0-0 with Valencia in the opening round, then lost to Osasuna 1-2 at home. Marcos Alonso's red card contributed to their loss of control. Next, Celta lost 0-2 to Athletic Bilbao before drawing with Real Sociedad goalless.
Celta's bright spot lies in their away record. They have not lost in 2 away games this season and both have scored points from 0-0 draws. This will be the basis for Giraldez and his students to aim for points at the Coliseum.
In the last 5 encounters, Getafe and Celta Vigo have a balanced record when each team won 2 matches and drew 1 match.
Personnel situation
Christantus Uche continues to be absent from Getafe due to a anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in the pre-season period. This striker is likely to only be able to return in the last weeks of the season.
Juanmi is still recovering from a knee injury that caused him to be out of action from the end of last season and is expected not to be able to return before November.
Andres Garcia has also just joined the injury list after leaving the field in the 65th minute in the defeat to Osasuna. The extent of the injury and recovery time of this player have not been determined.
Mario Martin continues to be absent due to a thigh injury sustained in the defeat to Alaves in the opening round.
Abdel Abqar is also at risk of not being able to play due to muscle problems, making coach Bordalas even more unqualified before the dense schedule with upcoming European matches.
On Celta Vigo's side, Borja Iglesias is approaching his return but is still uncertain to be able to participate in the away match at the Coliseum.
Aleix Febas is definitely absent due to a new rib injury.
Expected lineup:
Soria, Femenia, Djene, Romero, Mojica, Serrano, Mangala, Gudelj, Terrats, Unal, Satriano.
Celta Vigo: Radu, Alonso, Lago, Nunez, Carreira, Moriba, Roman, Rueda, Aspas, Duran, Alvarez.
The match between Getafe and Celta Vigo takes place at 0:00 AM on September 8th (Vietnam time).
