Getafe vs Valencia prediction 08.12.2023

• Competition: La Liga
• Date: Friday, 8th December 2023
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
• Venue: Coliseum (Getafe)

After clinching their spots for Copa del Rey 1/16 Finals in surprisingly close games against Tercera teams, Getafe and Valencia will face off at the Coliseum in Getafe in the 16th round of La Liga. 

Getafe finished 15th for three seasons in a row, very close to the relegation zone. However, the current season has been very good for the Azulones, as they currently hold the 10th place with 19 points, already ten points above the danger zone. Even though many football experts and coaches in La Liga criticize their aggressive and "gritty" style of football, that is paying off, and we shouldn't expect them to back away from it.

Valencia are coming to this season after a very poor last one, when they finished 16th, just two points away from the relegation zone. But the Bats have been constantly underperforming for more or less under the new owner, Peter Lim, who took over the club in 2014. Right now, Valencia are 9th, and although it is still early, the Europen spots are slowly slipping away. At the moment, they are already seven points away from the desired 6th place. 

Getafe vs Valencia pick: Getafe to (AH 0) win

With a 2:0 loss in the previous round against Las Palmas, away from home, Getafe stopped their nine-game unbeaten run (eight in La Liga). But Getafe received a red card early in the second half, and that might be one of the key reasons for the eventual loss. This season, Getafe have been exceptional at the Coliseum, and still haven't lost a game in eight rounds while facing some great teams like Barcelona and Real Betis. 

Just like Getafe, Valencia have been exceptional at home but terrible away from it. From 19 points won overall, 13 of them (almost 70%) were won at Mestalla. Their only road win this season, in eight La Liga rounds, was against Sevilla in the first game. We do not think they are capable of stopping that winless streak against a really good home team in Getafe. Also, Valencia have been in poor form in La Liga, winning just one point in the last three rounds, with a 7:2 goal difference. Yes, they faced good competition, but it is still a terrible stretch of games. 

In the previous season, these teams met twice, with both teams winning their home games. Additionally, Valencia haven't won in the Coliseum in over five years. The last time that happened was in November 2018. 

Considering the previous h2h games, the difference in form, Valencia's poor road record, and a home-pitch advantage for Getafe, we believe that the Bordalas's side will secure all three points at the Coliseum.