Sevilla vs Getafe Prediction 16.12.2023

• Competition: Spain - LaLiga
• Date: Saturday, 16th, December 2023
• Kickoff: 17:30 UTC / 18.30 CET
• Venue: Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan (Sevilla)

Hoping to put an end to their winless streak of nine matches, Sevilla will host Getafe at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan in Gameweek 17 of the Spanish top-flight on Saturday.

The Andalusian side not only catastrophically concluded their Champions League campaign, but with a 1-2 defeat at Stade Bollaert-Delelis against RC Lens, they bid farewell to the third spot, meaning they won't have the chance to defend the Europa League trophy they lifted five times in the last 10 editions, including last season when they triumphed over Roma in the final with a 5-2 victory on penalties. This elimination has hit both the fans and the club hard, but it might comes at a good time for Los Nervionenses, as they can now fully concentrate on domestic affairs, where the situation is problematic with a dismal 13 points from 15 matches, hovering just three points above the relegation spots.

In Sevilla's way lies Getafe, shining as one of the delightful revelations in the current season, suggesting that following three seasons finishing 15th in a row in the Spanish top-flight, they could be eyeing a move toward the middle of the table, and perhaps even contemplating a serious push for a European spot. Boasting an impressive total of 22 points, Azulones comfortably reside in the ninth spot, a substantial 12 strides away from the perilous zone, affirming that concerns about relegation need not trouble them at this juncture. With only seven points separating them from the final European spot currently held by Real Sociedad, Jose Bordalas' chosen ones will aim to continue their pursuit of the seventh position against an off-rhythm Sevilla side.

Sevilla vs Getafe Betting Tips: X2 (Double chance)

On paper, Sevilla carries the favorite tag into Saturday's contest, but given their chaotic displays this season, the absence of several starters, and the early elimination from European competitions they experienced midweek, it's really hard to root for them during this turbulent period they're going through. Notably concerning, Los Nervionenses step into LaLiga's 17th matchday without a single top-flight triumph since Diego Alonso took charge—granted, they've endured two losses and notched five draws. As the executives lose faith and teeter on the edge of eruption due to disastrous results, the Uruguayan strategist must urgently unearth a revival formula to prevent Sevilla from starting 2024 with a new helmsman on the bench. 

It's becoming more evident that the leadership is remorseful for the swift call to part ways with Jose Luis Mendilibar, a man who not only guided them to silverware in UEFA's second-tier competition but, furthermore, rescued them from relegation in LaLiga. For their part, Getafe have proved to be a very tough nut to crack in recent months, best exemplified by just one defeat from their past 12 games across all competitions, sharing points on six occasions and winning the other five—one of those successes coming last weekend in a late 1-0 win over Valencia thanks to Borja Mayoral's goal. Amid crisis and fatigued by a midweek pivotal Champions League clash, we reckon that Getafe, arriving with significantly superior momentum, can snatch at least a point from Saturday's visit.