Round 3 of La Liga sees Valencia host Getafe at Mestalla in a fixture that has traditionally favored the home side. With both teams experiencing contrasting starts to the season, the stakes are high, and attacking intent could be on full display.
Match Preview
Valencia endured an inconsistent 2024/25 campaign, finishing 12th—right in the middle of the table and just six points off both the European qualification spots and the relegation zone. Their pre-season didn’t provide much optimism either, with just one win in five friendlies.
The new season hasn’t started well either. After a 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad in the opener and a 0-1 loss to Osasuna (playing with ten men for most of the match), Valencia are still looking for their first league win. However, history is on their side at home—they’ve won their last four head-to-head meetings against Getafe at Mestalla and are unbeaten in the last eight on this ground.
After a rocky finish last season, where Getafe lost seven of their last eight La Liga games, the club came into this campaign with modest expectations. Yet, they’ve surprised everyone with two consecutive away wins, beating Celta (2-0) and Sevilla (2-1).
Their performances on the road have been more aggressive and clinical than expected, and confidence is clearly rising within the squad. However, their historical record at Mestalla remains poor, and this will be a real test of their newfound momentum.
Valencia vs Getafe Head-to-Head (Key Match Stats)
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Valencia are winless in 9 of their last 10 matches in all competitions
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4 of Valencia’s last 5 games have seen over 1.5 goals
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Getafe are unbeaten in 3 of their last 4 competitive matches
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6 of Getafe’s last 7 away matches featured over 1.5 goals
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Valencia have won their last 4 home matches vs Getafe
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Valencia are unbeaten in 6 of the last 8 head-to-heads overall
Valencia vs Getafe Lineups (Probable)
Valencia: Aguirrezabala; Vazquez, Copete, Tarrega, Foulquier; Lopez, Pepelu, Guerra; Rioja, Danjuma, Raba
Getafe: Soria; Davinci, Rico, Djene, Iglesias, Duarte; Arambarri, Milla, Martin; Uche, Liso
Valencia vs Getafe Prediction and Betting Tip
Valencia have a dominant home record against Getafe and will be desperate to earn their first win of the season in front of a home crowd. Getafe, meanwhile, are enjoying a strong start but could struggle to maintain that form in this historically difficult fixture.
Rather than picking a winner in what could be a tightly contested match, the goal market offers better value. Both teams have shown they can score, and recent trends point to goals from both sides.
Recommended Bet: Over 1.5 Total Goals
Odds: 1.57
