May 5, 2012 8:00 PM BST
Estadio San Mamés — Bilbao
Team News
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic's hopes of bringing Champions League football to San Mamés were
mathematically ended by a 3-0 defeat to Real Madrid in midweek.
And with Europa League football already assured due to their
participation in the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, Marcelo
Bielsa is likely to prioritise giving his star names a rest over the
three points on Saturday.
Iker Muniain pulled out of the Real game at the last minute with a
muscle complaint and will almost certainly be left out, whilst Javi
Martinez is suspended.
Ander Herrera and Ander Iturraspe both return from suspension but may
also not be risked ahead of Bucharest and that should mean starts for
the likes of Igor Gabilondo and David Lopez.
Probable lineups : Iraizoz, Aurtenetxe, Amorebieta, Ekiza, Iraola, Perez, Iturraspe, Gabilondo, Gomez, Lopez, Toquero. (4-2-3-1).
Getafe
Getafe's European hopes have been killed off thanks to a dreadful run of
one point from three games against Granada, Mallorca and Racing
Santander. Pedro León may also be given a start on his return from injury with Diego Castro dropping to the bench.
Defenders Rafa and Juan Valera also picked up bookings in the Racing
game that will see them miss the trip to San Mamés so Miguel Torres
should return in defence.
Probable lineups : Moya, Torres, Diaz, Alexis, Masilela, Michel, Lacen, Leon, Barrada, Gavilan, Miku. (4-2-3-1).
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Probable Lineups Statistical
Comparision
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Goals
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Assists
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(0.9)
0.7
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Shots pg
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0.9
(0.8)
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(55%)
60%
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Aerial Duel
Success
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52%
(54%)
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(0.2)
0.4
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Dribbles pg
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0.4
(0.4)
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(1.6)
1.8
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Tackles pg
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1.6
(2)
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Match Facts
Getafe have failed to score in their last 4 away matches in La Liga.
Getafe have been losing at both half time and full time in their last 3 away matches in La Liga.
Getafe have lost their last 3 away matches in La Liga.
Head to Head
Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Jan 8, 2012 | Getafe 0 - Athletic Bilbao 0 | |
Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Mar 14, 2011 | Getafe 2 - Athletic Bilbao 2 | |
Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Oct 31, 2010 | Athletic Bilbao 3 - Getafe 0 | |
Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Mar 20, 2010 | Athletic Bilbao 2 - Getafe 2 | |
Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Oct 25, 2009 | Getafe 2 - Athletic Bilbao 0 |
Last Five Matches
Athletic Bilbao
May 2, 2012 | Athletic Bilbao 0 - Real Madrid CF 3 | LIGA |
Apr 29, 2012 | Zaragoza 2 - Athletic Bilbao 0 | LIGA |
Apr 26, 2012 | Athletic Bilbao 3 - Sporting Lisbon 1 | EL |
Apr 22, 2012 | Racing 0 - Athletic Bilbao 1 | LIGA |
Apr 19, 2012 | Sporting Lisbon 2 - Athletic Bilbao 1 | EL |
Getafe
May 1, 2012 | Getafe 1 - Racing 1 | LIGA |
Apr 28, 2012 | Getafe 1 - Mallorca 3 | LIGA |
Apr 22, 2012 | Granada 1 - Getafe 0 | LIGA |
Apr 16, 2012 | Getafe 5 - Sevilla 1 | LIGA |
Apr 10, 2012 | FC Barcelona 4 - Getafe 0 | LIGA |
Prediction
This game has very much a drab end of season feel to it as both sides'
form has dipped in recent weeks and are now locked in the group of teams
separated by just a few points in mid-table.
Home advantage may just push Athletic on to victory as a number of
players will be keen to make their mark, either for consideration in the
two cup finals to come or even looking ahead to next season.
Athletic Bilbao 2 - 1 Getafe
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