Getafe – Eibar Prediction & Picks (24.08.2018)

Getafe and Eibar face Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, in a match for the 2nd round of the First Division. The history of direct confrontations played in this stadium is favorable to the home team, which in the last 4 matches won 1 and tied 3. But the last time these two teams played a match in this stadium, on 12-09-2017 , for the First Division, the two teams tied by (0-0).

Getafe:

The home team comes to this second day after the defeat by (2-0) in the first match for the league, against Real Madrid. In the last 10 home matches Getafe has won 4, tied 3 and lost 3. Their defense has been very strong, as they only suffered goals in 3 of the last 10 games.

Getafe had an unpleasant debut in the Spanish championship, as they faced Real Madrid away from home and added a 2-0 defeat. In spite of that slight, the Madrilenians of Getafe made a good defensive display, proving to be a team that knows how to defend against more capable opponents. In this game against Eibar, coach Pepe Bordalás must opt ​​for the usual strategy, that is, it will benefit possession of the ball and the attacks supported. Nemanja Maksimovic is one of the most important players in the local team, being very competent in the defensive organization. For this game the coach can not count on Markel Bergara, who is recovering from injury.

Eibar:

The away team comes to this 2 nd game after a defeat in its premiere in the league, against Huesca by (1-2). In the last 10 away matches Eibar has won 2, tied 3 and lost 5. They have not been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches.

Eibar has as its mission to beat a team that had been promoted this season, but it failed squarely, as it added a defeat at home to Huesca 1-2: Gonzalo Escalante, player who entered the second half, scored the only goal of the team. In this game away from home, coach Jose Luis Mendilibar must opt ​​for a very defensive strategy, exploring only the space in the back of the opponent. Sergi Enrich remains one of the great highlights of visitors, being very powerful and strong at the time of finalizing. The defensive sector has hurt the visiting team a lot, especially in set pieces and defensive transitions. For this game the coach can not count on the injured Ivan Ramis and Pedro León.