Preview: Real Betis Hosts Getafe in La Liga Clash

SEVILLE, Spain (Interstat) — Real Betis looks to capitalize on home advantage against a struggling Getafe side when the teams meet in La Liga on Sunday.

The match at Estadio Benito Villamarín is scheduled for 9 p.m. local time (2000 GMT) on Dec. 21.

Betis (6-5-3) enters the contest after a scoreless draw at Rayo Vallecano on Monday. Managed by Manuel Pellegrini, the Verdiblancos have been strong at home this season, with their last result at the Benito Villamarín a thrilling 5-3 loss to league leaders Barcelona on Dec. 6. Key attackers Ayoze Pérez and Willian José will be tasked with breaking down Getafe’s typically rigid defense.

Getafe (5-9-0), under José Bordalás, is mired in a poor run of form. The Madrid-based club is winless in its last four matches across all competitions, most recently falling 3-1 to Burgos U19 in a Copa del Rey match on Thursday. In league play, Getafe has lost three straight, including a 1-0 home defeat to Espanyol on Dec. 13, and has scored only once in that span.

The statistical service Interstat projects a 1-1 draw for Sunday’s fixture.

Historically, matches between these sides are tight. In their last meeting, Betis earned a narrow 1-0 victory.

Getafe’s defense, once its hallmark, has shown recent vulnerability, while its attack has struggled for consistency outside of a 3-2 Copa del Rey win at Navalcarnero on Dec. 2. Bordalás will demand a more resilient performance to snap the league skid.

For Betis, the focus is on converting home dominance into three points to solidify its position in the European qualification places before a daunting trip to the Santiago Bernabéu to face Real Madrid on Jan. 4.

Getafe’s next match is a league fixture at Rayo Vallecano on Jan. 2.

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Notes: This preview is based on provided simulated results and data for the 2025-26 season. All team records, managerial positions, and player roles are projected based on current trajectories and are subject to change.