Getafe v Levante predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Getafe v Levante predictions Primera Division Spain, Spain	21/10/2012 12:00	full time result	Getafe win	1.95	Bet at Stan James
Betting prediction was written by Matt

Getafe v Levante predictions and preview: Betting stats

Getafe are currently 9^th in La Liga with 10 points at a record of W3 D1 L3. Their recent form looks to be improving at DLLWW and this weekend they will hope to make it three consecutive wins. Their home record of a defeat to Barcelona sandwiched by a magnificent derby win against Real and a narrow victory against Mallorca looks good considering those fixtures. Their games this season have averaged 2.57 goals with 4 games over 2.5 goals and 3 under.

Levante are 2 places below their opponents in the table but currently sit on the same amount of points with the same record. Their form is fairly indifferent at WLWLW and seemingly they are struggling away from home having lost all three games so far by at least two goals; conceding 9 goals along the way and scoring just 1. Their games have averaged 3 goals and they have the same amount of games over 2.5 goals as their hosts (4).

Head-to-head between these two is fairly conclusive, Getafe don’t lose at home to Levante. Not since 2000 whilst playing in the Segunda Division have they been defeated. Last season’s corresponding fixture was a 1-1 draw in which Getafe dominated possession but couldn’t finish the game off.

Team News and Run of Play

Getafe’s top goalscorer Barrada was sent off in their previous game at Zaragoza and he will therefore miss this clash. Defender Alexis is also suspended; the game was quite a fiery encounter! Levante have no major injury doubts for this game but may rest a couple of players ahead of their home Europa League match against FC Twente on Thursday.

Getafe’s season got off to a much better start than they were probably expecting. An opening two home games of Real Madrid and Barcelona would have been a shock when the fixtures were announced but gaining a magnificent win against Real was the perfect way to kick their season off. Barcelona comprehensively beat them but Mallorca were unable to threaten them in their most recent home match. They are yet to see a named striker net this season and have only scored 8 goals. I am sure they will be looking to make it 3 wins on the bounce.

Levante are another side not scoring many goals. Obafemi Martins is the only Levante player to score more than the solitary goal and looks to be a very good signing for them. Their Europa League campaign has probably led to their poor away form as they have been travelling a lot more than some of these players are used to.

I can see this game being a fairly sultry affair. I don’t imagine either team will score many or pose their opposition too much of a threat. Levante will likely concede less than the average 3 goals they’ve been conceding so far.

Getafe v Levante predictions: 1X2 betting preview

It’s always interesting when two teams with similar league position and form face each other but I think this game may see a 3^rd consecutive win for Getafe. Most other weeks I’d probably call the draw here but to be honest Levante would like to do well in the Europa League and I don’t blame them with the prize money on offer. So for me it’s a Getafe win.

Stan James are offering 1.95 if you agree it’s three of the best for Getafe.

Getafe v Levante predictions: Asian Handicap preview

Getafe -0.5 would be the bet but since that is simply the match price there is no value in the Asian handicap market. 1X2 market gives a better return so stick to that if you agree that it’ll be a home win.

Getafe v Levante predictions: Total Goals preview

The home side averages just over 1 goal per home game and are missing their top scoring midfielder while the away side have scored just 1 goal total in their three away games. It seems destined to be a low scoring affair and I think 1.73 with Paddy Power reflects the likelihood of fewer than 2.5 goals.

If you agree then head on over to Paddy Power to bet.