Getafe vs Sevilla: Matchday 25 Preview – Coliseum Clash With Mid-Table Pride at Stake
Getafe host Sevilla at the Coliseum on Matchday 25 of LaLiga, with both sides in the bottom half and desperate for points. Here's what you need to know.
Two mid-table sides with something to prove face off at the Coliseum this Sunday lunchtime — and honestly, this one matters more than the standings might suggest.
The Situation
Getafe sit 11th in LaLiga with 29 points, while Sevilla are just two places and three points behind them in 13th with 26. It’s not quite a six-pointer, but it’s close enough to feel like one. Neither side can afford to keep dropping points if they want to push clear of any relegation anxiety before the business end of the season.
Getafe in Form
Bordalás’s lot have been doing alright lately, it has to be said. They’ve picked up eight points from their last 12 available — including back-to-back wins — and come into this one off the back of a victory over Villarreal. The Coliseum is never a fun place to visit, and with that kind of momentum behind them, Getafe will fancy their chances.
One bit of team news worth flagging:
- Mario Martín is a surprise inclusion in the squad
- Borja Mayoral hasn’t made it back in time and misses out
Sevilla’s Troubles
Sevilla, meanwhile, arrive having drawn with Alavés — not the result they were after. It’s been a frustrating season for the Nervionenses, and things aren’t exactly straightforward heading into this one.
Coach Almeyda is dealing with a right headache on the personnel front:
- Juanlu is suspended and unavailable
- Joan Jordán is also out — he picked up a two-match ban following his red card against Alavés
- On the plus side, Januzaj is back in the fold, though he’s not expected to start
And if that wasn’t enough, this match also marks the first of seven games that Almeyda himself must serve on the sidelines as part of his own touchline ban. Proper nightmare week for the gaffer.
When and Where
- Date: Sunday, 22nd February
- Kick-off: 14:00 (CET)
- Venue: Coliseum, Getafe
- TV: DAZN (live)
- Matchday: Jornada 25, LaLiga EA Sports
Quick Take
Getafe have the home advantage, the better recent form, and a full squad to pick from — relatively speaking. Sevilla are patched up, their manager’s watching from somewhere he’s not supposed to be, and they’re coming off a draw. On paper, this looks like a home win. But then again, Spanish football has a lovely habit of making you look a right mug for saying that.