Espanyol vs Getafe Prediction - La Liga: A direct battle for 8th place

The match between Espanyol and Getafe will take place at 22:15 on March 21, 2026, at the RCDE Stadium. This is a direct clash between two rivals fiercely competing for 8th place in the La Liga standings this season.

Ranking position and current context

In the La Liga standings, Espanyol currently sits in 8th place with 37 points after 28 rounds. Getafe is close behind in 9th place with 35 points. The result of this match will directly affect the ranking of both teams in the top half of the table.

Recent form of both teams

Espanyol is going through a difficult period in terms of results. In their last five matches, the team has not won a single game, with a record of two losses and three draws. Despite having the home advantage – where they have won six matches this season – Espanyol's defense remains a weakness, having conceded 42 goals (an average of 1.5 goals per game).

Conversely, Getafe are in slightly better form with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last 5 league matches. The visitors maintain a pragmatic and solid playing style, conceding only 30 goals since the start of the season (an average of 1.1 goals per game). However, their attacking ability remains a challenge for Getafe's coach, as the team has only scored 23 goals in 28 matches.

History of confrontations between Espanyol and Getafe

The head-to-head statistics in the last 5 encounters slightly favor Espanyol with 3 wins, while Getafe won 2 matches. Notably, all 5 of these matches ended with a minimal 1-0 scoreline, indicating a tight and pragmatic approach whenever the two teams meet.

Team news and injury situation

Both clubs are facing a serious personnel crisis ahead of this crucial match.

Espanyol's absentee list

• F. Calero: Absent due to injury.
• C. Pickel: Absent due to red card.
• J. Puado: Knee injury.
• A. Roca: Shoulder injury.

Getafe's absentee list

• A. Abqar: Absent due to red card.
• Davinchi: Knee injury.
• Juanmi: Absent due to injury.
• A. Kamara: Leg injury.
• B. Mayoral: Knee injury.

Tactical analysis and predictions

With both teams missing key players in attack and defense, the match at RCDE Stadium is expected to be played at a moderate pace and prioritize safety. Espanyol has the home advantage, but their prolonged winless streak could put significant psychological pressure on them.

Based on statistical data, the likelihood of the match ending in a draw or a narrow victory for the home team is considered the highest. With a prediction rate of up to 90% for a home win or draw, a draw in Barcelona is the most probable scenario, given that both teams want to avoid a defeat against a direct rival.

Team lineup updated at 22:01 on 21/03/2026

Official lineup

Espanyol

Diagram: 4-4-2

CoachManolo Gonzalez

Starting lineup:

• 13. Marko Dmitrović (G)
• 23. Omar El Hilali (D)
• 38. Clemens Riedel (D)
• 6. Leandro Cabrera (D)
• 22. Carlos Romero (D)
• 16. Cyril Ngonge (M)
• 8. Edu Expósito (M)
• 4. Urko González (M)
• 24. Tyrhys Dolan (M)
• 14. Ramón Terrats (F)
• 19. Kike García (F)

Substitutes:

• 1. Angel Fortune
• 30. Pol Tristan Jimenez
• 27. Adama Timera
• 12. Jose Salinas
• 2. Rubén Sánchez
• 15. Miguel Rubio
• 11. Pere Milla
• 17. Jofre Carreras
• 10. Pol Lozano
• 9. Roberto Fernández

Getafe

Diagram: 5-4-1

CoachJose Bordalas Jimenez

Starting lineup:

• 13. David Soria (G)
• 21. Juan Iglesias (D)
• 2. Djené (D)
• 22. Domingos Duarte (D)
• 24. Zaid Romero (D)
• 16. Diego Rico (D)
• 17. Kiko Femenía (M)
• 5. Luis Milla (M)
• 8. Mauro Arambarri (M)
• 10. Martín Satriano (M)
• 19. Luis Vázquez (F)

Substitutes:

• 1. Jiří Letáček
• 35. Jorge Benito
• 15. Sebastián Boselli
• 41. Jorge Montes
• 12. Allan Nyom
• 6. Mario Martín
• 44. Adrián Riquelme
• 14. Javier Muñoz
• 18. Álex Sancris
• 20. Veljko Birmančević
• 23. Adrian Liso