Betis and Getafe Set for Christmas Eve Eve Showdown at La Cartuja
Pellegrini's men look to maintain European push while Bordalás' side aim to snap poor run of form in final La Liga clash before the Christmas break.
Betis and Getafe Set for Christmas Eve Eve Showdown at La Cartuja
Both sides will be desperate for three points to end 2025 on a high when they meet this Sunday at 9pm local time in Seville.
Form Guide
Manuel Pellegrini’s Betis outfit come into this one after a rather dull goalless draw at Rayo Vallecas last Monday. Currently sitting pretty in 6th position with 25 points, the Verdiblancos remain in the European spots despite having fallen off the pace of the top five in recent weeks.
Getafe, meanwhile, are having a proper ‘mare. José Bordalás’ men are on a three-game losing streak that’s seen them:
- Lose away at Villarreal
- Drop points at home to Espanyol (0-1)
- Suffer a shock Copa del Rey exit to second-tier Burgos
Currently 10th in the table with 20 points, the Azulones desperately need to stop the rot.
Team News
Both sides are dealing with selection headaches. Betis are missing several key players through injury, while the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations has also taken its toll on Pellegrini’s squad depth.
Getafe aren’t exactly in clover either, with Bordalás unable to call upon some important figures as they travel to one of La Liga’s toughest away days.
What’s at Stake
For the home side, it’s about maintaining that European push and potentially closing the gap on Espanyol, who face a tricky trip to Athletic Bilbao on Monday.
The visitors simply need to find their mojo again after what’s been a proper Christmas turkey of a December so far. Three defeats on the bounce have taken the shine off what had been a decent campaign.
The Bigger Picture
This fixture represents the final chance for both teams to bank some points before the Christmas break. Betis can be satisfied with their position – still alive in three competitions as we approach the halfway mark of the season.
For Getafe, the recent slump threatens to undo their solid early-season work. A result at La Cartuja would be just what the doctor ordered before the players tuck into their Christmas dinners.
The atmosphere should be proper tasty at La Cartuja for this festive fixture, with both sets of supporters hoping for an early Christmas present in the form of three points.