GETAFE, Spain – On Sunday, March 30, 2025, as the clock strikes 1 p.m. UK time, Getafe and Villarreal will face off at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez in a crucial La Liga clash. Both teams are desperately chasing points, with Villarreal aiming for a top-four finish while Getafe seeks to solidify their mid-table position.
Getafe enters the match riding a wave of momentum after beating Osasuna 2-1, where Ramón Terrats scored both goals. They had previously rebounded from a disappointing 1-0 loss to Leganés earlier in March. As it stands, Getafe is in 11th place with 36 points, boasting a record of 9 wins, 9 draws, and 10 losses. Though their attacking output has been a concern, registering only 25 goals, their defensive stability, with just 23 conceded, gives them hope for improvement.
Manager José Bordalás will have to adapt his lineup, as midfielder Christantus Uche will miss the game due to suspension from a red card against Osasuna. Bordalás is likely to bring in Borja Mayoral to lead the attacking front while shifting Juanmi into a central role.
On the other hand, Villarreal seeks to break their recent slump, having suffered back-to-back defeats against Alaves and Real Madrid. Currently sitting 5th in the league with 44 points, they trail 4th place’s Athletic Bilbao by eight points. With an impressive attacking record of 49 goals, they rank third in the division but will need to tighten their defense after conceding 38 this season.
The Yellow Submarine, managed by Marcelino, faces lineup issues too. Star player Gerard Moreno remains sidelined with an injury alongside a few others. However, the return of Yeremy Pino may boost their attacking options.
Villarreal has a historical edge in recent encounters against Getafe, with their last victory over them in April 2022. The match holds significance for both teams, given Getafe aims to break into the top half of the table while Villarreal is eager to revive their Champions League aspirations.
The stakes are high in this fixture, especially with both teams aware of the tight competition for European football spots. Competing closely in La Liga, predictions lean towards another tied outcome, considering their previous three meetings have all ended in draws.
At the refereeing helm will be Isidro Díaz de Mera Escuderos, overseeing the action in what promises to be an electric atmosphere at the Coliseum, with fans eager to support their sides to victory. As the weekend approaches, excitement builds for this marquee matchup with strong implications for both teams’ futures.
