Match Preview: Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano
Date and time: 24 Aug 2024 at 19:30 UTC
Stadium: Coliseum
Location: Getafe
Referee: Javier Alberola
Historical Head-to-Head (H2H):
– 2024-04-13: Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Getafe
– 2024-01-02: Getafe 0-2 Rayo Vallecano
– 2023-02-12: Getafe 1-1 Rayo Vallecano
– 2022-10-14: Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Getafe
– 2022-05-08: Getafe 0-0 Rayo Vallecano
– 2021-09-18: Rayo Vallecano 3-0 Getafe
– 2021-07-31: Getafe 0-0 Rayo Vallecano (Friendly)
– 2019-02-23: Getafe 2-1 Rayo Vallecano
– 2018-10-21: Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Getafe
– 2017-02-25: Getafe 1-0 Rayo Vallecano
Team Formations and Key Players:
Getafe:
– Formation: Likely to play a 4-4-2 formation.
– Starters:
– Goalkeeper: David Soria (13)
– Defenders: Juan Iglesias (21), Djené (2), Omar Alderete (15), Diego Rico (16)
– Midfielders: Nabil Aberdin (27), Carles Pérez (17), Luis Milla (5), Carles Aleñá (11)
– Forwards: Alex Sola (7), Christantus Uche (6)
– Key Players:
– Christantus Uche: 1 goal, critical forward presence
– Carles Aleñá: Midfield creativity
– David Soria: Solid between the posts
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Rayo Vallecano:
– Formation: Likely to play a 4-2-3-1 formation.
– Starters:
– Goalkeeper: Dani Cárdenas (1)
– Defenders: Iván Balliu (20), Abdul Mumin (16), Florian Lejeune (24), Alfonso Espino (22)
– Midfielders: Jorge de Frutos (19), Unai López (17), Oscar Valentin (23)
– Attackers: Randy Nteka (11), Isi Palazón (7)
– Forward: Joni Montiel (21)
– Key Players:
– Jorge de Frutos: 1 goal, playmaker
– Isi Palazón: Forward threat
– Dani Cárdenas: Key defensive presence
Recent Form:
Getafe:
– Recent 1-1 draw against Athletic Club in La Liga.
– Mixed results in friendlies: win against Saint-Etienne (1-0), losses to Atletico Madrid (3-1) and Real Zaragoza (1-0).
Rayo Vallecano:
– Recent 2-1 win against Real Sociedad in La Liga.
– Mixed friendly results: wins against Wolves (1-0) and draws, losses like to SC Heerenveen (5-0) and Bournemouth (1-0).
Strengths and Considerations:
Getafe:
– Strengths: Strong defensive capabilities, home advantage.
– Considerations: Need to convert chances effectively; maintain structure against Rayo’s attacking threat.
Rayo Vallecano:
– Strengths: Strong attacking lineup, recent good form in winning against Real Sociedad.
– Considerations: Defensive consistency needed; manage away game pressure effectively.
Prediction:
Given both teams’ recent performances, home advantage for Getafe, and Rayo Vallecano’s attack:
– Final Score: Getafe 1-1 Rayo Vallecano
– Predicted Scorers:
– Getafe: Christantus Uche
– Rayo Vallecano: Jorge de Frutos
A balanced match is expected with both teams having their moments, ultimately resulting in a draw.
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