On April 19, the spotlight of La Liga’s 32nd round will fall on Cornellà-El Prat Stadium in Barcelona, where Espanyol will host Getafe. Kick-off is scheduled for 9:00 PM Berlin time, and everything points to a tense, hard-fought battle.
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Espanyol: From the Brink to Breathing Room
Just a few months ago, it looked like Espanyol was heading straight for the Segunda División. Early in the season, the team struggled, hovered near the bottom, and seemed like a prime candidate for relegation. But when it mattered most, Manolo González's squad woke up and started fighting back.
With just two losses in their last 10 matches, Espanyol has collected 16 points, a massive improvement compared to the 19 points they managed across their first 20 fixtures. Now sitting 15th in the table with a six-point cushion above the drop zone, and a game in hand, they’ve taken a big step toward safety.
Their last two outings were both on the road — and both were perfect: a 4–0 demolition of Rayo Vallecano, followed by a solid 2–0 win over Celta Vigo. Now back at home, Espanyol returns to a place where they’ve been strong all season: only three home losses in 15 games, with 24 points earned, the ninth-best home record in La Liga.
Unavailable: Gragera and Oliván (injuries), Puado (suspension)
Betting trends:
- Espanyol hasn't trailed at halftime in 4 of their last 5 matches
- Over 1.5 total goals were scored in each of their last 5 La Liga games
- They scored first in 6 of their last 7 league matches
- Lost the offsides count in 5 of their last 6 games
Projected lineup: García — El Hilali, Cabrera, Kumbulla, Romero — Roca, Urko, Edu, Lozano, Jofre — Fernández
Getafe: La Liga’s Unsinkable Mid-Tablers
From the get-go, Getafe looked like your classic La Liga mid-table machine. With a solid — if unspectacular — squad, José Bordalás' men have quietly secured the 11th spot and are still just four points behind seventh-place Celta, keeping a potential European spot within reach.
Recent form has been mostly positive: three wins in their last five matches. However, they are coming off a frustrating 1–3 home loss to Las Palmas — a match they started well, scoring in the 19th minute. But a first-half red card to Rico left them shorthanded, and the plan fell apart.
Despite that hiccup, Getafe has been excellent on the road: 20 points from 15 away games, and they’ve conceded just 14 goals away from home — the second-best record in the league, trailing only Atlético Madrid. Defense remains their calling card.
📋 Unavailable: Rico (suspension after red card)
📊 Betting trends:
- Outshot opponents on target in 4 of last 5 matches
- Undefeated in the first half in 4 of last 5 games
- 5 straight Getafe games in La Liga have seen 3 or more goals
- “Both teams to score” landed in 6 of their last 8 league matches
Projected lineup: Soria — Djené, Duarte, Alderete, Iglesias — Milla, Uche, Amrabat — Terrats, Juanmi, Bernat
Match Prediction
Espanyol’s recent momentum and home form give them a slight edge, but Getafe is one of the most disciplined road teams in Spain. This clash of styles — Barcelona’s energy vs Madrid’s structure — sets up for a tight, gritty contest.
⚔ Expect a physical battle, likely a goal from both sides, and perhaps a narrow margin to separate the two.
Prediction: Draw or a one-goal win either way, with a good chance of both teams finding the net.
