La Liga 2024-2025: Getafe vs Celta Prediction

Getafe

Home Team
37%
VS

Celta

Away Team
39%
Draw: 25%
Over 2.5: 46%
Under 2.5: 54%
Goal: 53%
No Goal: 47%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Barcelona 37 27 4 6 99 39 60 85
2 Real Madrid 37 25 6 6 76 38 38 81
3 Ath Madrid 37 21 10 6 64 30 34 73
4 Ath Bilbao 37 19 13 5 54 26 28 70
5 Villarreal 37 19 10 8 67 49 18 67
6 Betis 37 16 11 10 56 49 7 59
7 Celta 37 15 7 15 57 56 1 52
8 Vallecano 37 13 12 12 41 45 -4 51
9 Osasuna 37 12 15 10 47 51 -4 51
10 Mallorca 37 13 8 16 35 44 -9 47
11 Sociedad 37 13 7 17 35 44 -9 46
12 Valencia 37 11 12 14 43 53 -10 45
13 Getafe 37 11 9 17 33 37 -4 42
14 Alaves 37 10 11 16 37 47 -10 41
15 Girona 37 11 8 18 44 56 -12 41
16 Sevilla 37 10 11 16 40 51 -11 41
17 Espanol 37 10 9 18 38 51 -13 39
18 Leganes 37 8 13 16 36 56 -20 37
19 Las Palmas 37 8 8 21 40 59 -19 32
20 Valladolid 37 4 4 29 26 87 -61 16

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Getafe

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.45
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.40
# Clean Sheets: 0

Celta

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.77
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 2.09
# Clean Sheets: 2

Key Prediction Insights

In the upcoming clash between Getafe and Celta, the probabilities are slightly tilted towards Celta with a 39% chance of winning, compared to Getafe's 37%. The game is also likely to feature fewer goals, with a 46% probability of going under 2.5 goals. In the current La Liga standings, Celta holds the 7th position with 52 points, while Getafe is placed 13th with 42 points.

Match Analysis

Getafe's recent form has been inconsistent, with a solitary win against Mallorca (2-1), followed by two consecutive defeats against Ath Bilbao (0-2) and Valencia (0-3). This pattern underscores their struggle in defense, conceding an average of 1.8 goals over the last five games, while only managing to score 0.8 on average. Despite a decent expected goals figure of 1.446, their inability to convert chances into actual goals might be a concern. On the other hand, Celta appears to be in slightly better shape, with two wins in their last three outings. They managed a narrow victory against Sociedad (1-0) and a thrilling match against Sevilla (3-2) but stumbled against Vallecano (1-2). Celta's offensive prowess is evident with an average of 1.8 goals scored per game, supported by their expected goals figure of 1.774. Although they concede 1.6 goals on average, their ability to keep two clean sheets in the last five matches indicates a slightly more robust defense compared to Getafe.

Final Prediction

Celta's slight edge in attacking efficiency and recent form provides them with a favorable position in this encounter. Their ability to convert chances and maintain a solid defense will be crucial against a struggling Getafe side. Watch for Celta's offensive tactics as they aim to secure a victory and strengthen their position in the top half of the table.