Getafe vs Malaga

Getafe have struggled for consistency in their recent La Liga outings, with their last win coming against Racing Santander in August. Since then, they have recorded two draws and three defeats, including a narrow loss to Real Betis in their most recent match. Getafe have struggled to find the net, scoring three goals in the second half of their matches over the listed period. Meanwhile, Malaga have yet to secure a league win this season, enduring a run of three draws and three defeats. Their most recent outing was a 1:3 home loss to Villarreal. Goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero has been busy, making 22 saves across their recent matches while the team has conceded seven times in the first half alone.

• Getafe are without C. Uche, Juanmi, and Kiko Femenia, three of the seven players reported out or in doubt.
• Malaga are missing A. Ochoa, D. Murillo, and J. Cajuste, three of the seven players reported out or in doubt.
• Getafe have struggled to convert opportunities, with 11 shots per match and only two on target over the listed matches.
• Malaga have been vulnerable early, conceding seven goals in the first half over their listed matches.
• Getafe have managed just one goal in the first half across their recent matches while conceding twice.

Getafe appear better placed to find a result, relying on the goal-scoring potential of E. Ünal, who has two goals over the listed matches. Malaga have struggled defensively and are yet to find a win, with goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero facing a high volume of work as he recorded 22 saves over the listed matches. While both sides have had three days of rest, Getafe's home form gives them a slight edge in this encounter.

Head-to-head records are not available for this fixture, leaving the historical performance between the two sides unknown.