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When Getafe visits San Mames on Wednesday for a La Liga match, Athletic Bilbao will want to make it six games without a loss. The guests, meanwhile, set out on their journey with the hopes of earning their first road victories of the 2023–24 campaign.
Athletic Bilbao has impressively rebounded after losing to Real Madrid 2-0 at home to start the season by going five games without a loss. The team led by Ernesto Valverde won back-to-back games against Osasuna and Real Betis before being held to a scoreless draw against Getafe.
With a convincing 3-0 victory over Cadiz, they immediately got back on track. Next, they picked up another win as Inaki Williams and Oihan Sancet helped Los Leones defeat neighboring Basque club Alaves 2-0 on the road.
Athletic Club are in fourth place going into Wednesday's game after winning back-to-back games and keeping three straight clean sheets. Los Leones are hoping to enter the Basque derby against rival Real Sociedad on the heels of three straight wins, but given that they have drawn each of their past four games with Getafe, it may be more difficult said than done.
The visitors' record through the first six games of the season is uneven, with two wins, one tie, and three losses.Due to victories over Alaves and Osasuna, as well as a goalless draw against Barcelona, they have earned all seven of their points this season at home.
The team led by Jose Bordalas has earned all seven points at home, but they haven't been able to carry their strong home record on the road, losing to Girona, Real Madrid, and Real Sociedad in their three away games.
With goals from Mikel Oyarzabal twice and Brais Mendez once in the second half, Getafe's opponents managed to turn the game in their favor. Even though Juanmi Latasa scored in stoppage time, it was too late as Getafe lost 4-3, dropping them to 13th place heading into the midweek round of games.
Nico Williams of Athletic Bilbao is expected to miss a third straight game due to an injury he suffered while representing Spain at the international level.
Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta has been added to the injured list after being taken out with a calf injury against Alaves in the second half. Peru Nolaskoain is still out for the midweek match.
Ruiz de Galarreta's absence may provide veteran midfielder Dani Garcia the opportunity to make his season debut. Getafe has not revealed any new injury concerns, but they are still without forward Enes Unal and midfielder Luis Milla. Latasa is anticipated to start again after scoring in the defeat to Real Sociedad after coming off the bench at halftime.
The home team is in fantastic form right now; they recently defeated Deportivo Alaves 2-0. Inaki Williams scored the game's first goal in the 20th minute, and Oihan Sancet increased their lead in the 70th. With 13 points from six games, Athletic is fourth in the league.
In their recent matchup, Getafe faced Real Sociedad last Sunday and experienced a challenging 4-3 defeat while playing away from their home turf. It has become evident that Getafe's performance at home has been crucial, as six out of their last ten matches resulted in victories for the home team, with only one loss in those instances. Reviewing the team's previous five games, it's clear that four of them featured more than 2.5 goals, and three witnessed goals from both sides. Throughout these matches, Getafe's defensive efforts paid off as they managed to keep a clean sheet once and only failed to score in one encounter. The goalkeepers had a busy time during the team's recent five outings, conceding a total of nineteen goals.
On Wednesday, Athletic Bilbao will host Getafe at San Mamés Barria in the 7th round of La Liga. The hosts, currently in 4th place in the standings, have accumulated 13 points, while their upcoming opponents are positioned in 13th place with 7 points.
In their most recent game last Friday, Athletic Bilbao secured a 2-0 victory against Alavés with goals from Iñaki Williams and Oihan Sancet, extending their unbeaten streak since losing to Real Madrid on the opening weekend. Under the leadership of Ernesto Valverde, they have won four out of five fixtures, placing them in fourth place. Ahead of a significant Basque derby in San Sebastián on Saturday night, they are eager to add another three points to their tally. Meanwhile, Getafe, despite leading 2-1 at half-time, suffered a 4-3 defeat to Real Sociedad at Anoeta on Sunday.
The last encounter between Athletic Bilbao and Getafe ended in a goalless draw, which took place on April 1, 2023. Getafe has struggled against Athletic Bilbao recently, failing to secure a win in the last six games, resulting in 5 draws and 1 loss. The advantage of playing on home ground has been evident in their last 10 meetings, with the home team achieving 2 wins and avoiding defeat in 9 matches. Draws have been a common outcome in recent matchups, occurring in 7 of the last 10 clashes. In their last five games, two had more than 2.5 goals, and three saw both teams scoring. Athletic Bilbao managed to keep clean sheets in two of these meetings, while Getafe accomplished the same feat twice. During this period, a total of 12 goals were scored.
Athletic Bilbao recently secured a 2-0 victory while playing away against Alaves on September 22 in La Liga. The team is currently on a two-game winning streak and remains undefeated in their last five games. Athletic Bilbao's performance hasn't been significantly affected by playing at home or away in their last 10 encounters, with 4 wins at home and 4 away wins. Only 2 of their last 10 matches ended in draws. In their last five encounters, two saw more than 2.5 goals, and one featured goals from both teams. During this period, they managed to keep clean sheets in four matches, with the team failing to score in just one meeting.
Getafe, on the other hand, has had a mixed season and is now ranked in the bottom part of the points standings. Their most recent match ended in a 4-3 loss to Real Sociedad, with three goals conceded in the closing 30 minutes as they suffered a second straight loss to La Real. With seven points from six games, the guests are now ranked thirteenth overall.
