Overview
Getafe entered this match after a surprising 1-0 victory over Real Madrid right at the Bernabeu, with Martin Satriano's only goal at the end of the first half.
After 26 rounds in La Liga this season, coach Jose Bordalas' team has 9 wins, 5 draws and 12 defeats, winning 32 points to rank 11th in the standings.
Getafe is currently 8 points ahead of the relegation group but also 8 points behind sixth-placed Celta Vigo, so they are in a fairly safe position in the mid-table area.
However, Getafe's home form is not really impressive. They are owning the third worst home record in La Liga this season, when they only won 15 points after 13 matches at Coliseum.
Meanwhile, Real Betis entered this match after a 2-2 draw against Sevilla in the Andalusia derby. Previously, they also shared points with Rayo Vallecano on February 21.
Coach Manuel Pellegrini's team has a record of 11 wins, 10 draws and 5 losses after 26 rounds, winning 43 points to rank fifth in the standings.
Real Betis is currently 3 points ahead of sixth-placed Celta Vigo, but still 8 points behind Villarreal in fourth place in the race to win a Champions League spot.
Head-to-head form is leaning towards the Andalusia team. Betis has only lost one of their last 10 encounters with Getafe, which was a 0-1 home defeat in May 2023. In addition, they are also unbeaten against Getafe at home since September 2020.
In addition to maintaining a position in the top 5 of La Liga, Real Betis is also aiming for success in the European arena. Next week, Pellegrini's team will travel to Greece to face Panathinaikos in the first leg of the Europa League round of 16.
Personnel situation
Getafe will be without Davinchi and Abu Kamara due to injuries in this weekend's match. Meanwhile, Borja Mayoral and Juanmi will be physically tested before kick-off to determine their ability to play.
The home team is also missing Adrian Liso, as this 20-year-old midfielder was suspended after receiving a red card in the victory against Real Madrid in the previous round. However, Djene Dakonam has completed his suspension and is ready to return to the squad.
The Togolese center-back is likely to be present in Getafe's 3-man defense, while Martin Satriano - who scored the decisive goal against Real Madrid - is expected to continue to start in attack.
On Real Betis' side, Sofyan Amrabat, Giovani Lo Celso and Isco are all absent due to injuries. However, Aitor Ruibal has recovered in time after passing the fitness test.
Valentin Gomez also returned to the Betis squad after serving his suspension.
In midfield, Alvaro Fidalgo - a player who played prominently in the recent Sevilla derby - is likely to continue to be trusted by coach Manuel Pellegrini to be given a starting spot.
Expected lineup:
Soria, Dakonam, Duarte, Romero, Iglesias, Milla, Arambarri, Rico, Femenia, Vazquez, Satriano.
Real Betis: Valles, Ruibal, Llorente, Natan, Rodriguez, Antony, Fornals, Roca, Fidalgo, Ezzalzouli, Hernandez.
The match between Getafe and Real Betis takes place at 10:15 PM on March 8th (Vietnam time).
