Athletic Bilbao vs Getafe 25 October 2026 Prediction

Athletic and Getafe enter the 10th round of La Liga following defeats. Athletic lost 3-1 to Levante in midweek, while Getafe conceded five goals in a 5-2 Conference League loss to Lugano. Neither side has much time to recover. For Getafe, this will be a fourth match in 11 days.

Athletic's Recent Results

Athletic are winless in four league matches. They have scored just twice in that stretch, once from a penalty and once through an own goal. Edin Terzic's side drew with Elche (1-1), Alavés (0-0), and Valencia (0-0) before losing to Levante (3-1). That leaves them with three points from four games and no goals scored by their own players from open play.

Injuries have added to Athletic's problems. Gorka Guruzeta is out long-term after suffering a serious knee injury against Valencia. Oihan Sancet has yet to return to full training, while Álvaro Djaló remains sidelined following an infection. Aymeric Laporte will also miss the Getafe match after being sent off against Levante. Nico Williams, however, is back in team training and played in the previous round. His return gives Athletic another option in attack.

Disagreement at Getafe

José Bordalás's side have nine points from nine league matches and have won just once in their last seven. Their away record is particularly poor: four losses in four games, with no goals scored and eight conceded. Getafe are the only team in La Liga yet to score on the road.

Getafe lost 5-2 at home to Lugano in the Conference League on Thursday, though the scoreline did not fully reflect the chances created. Getafe generated 2.48 expected goals (xG) to Lugano's 1.94, but the Swiss side finished their chances more efficiently. After the match, Bordalás publicly criticized the club's recruitment, saying its leadership had not kept its promises. Getafe president Ángel Torres rejected the criticism and indicated he would not stand in the manager's way if he wanted to leave.

Getafe also have selection concerns. Starting defender Djené is suspended for the match against Athletic. His absence is a concern after Getafe conceded five against Lugano. Orel Mangala is recovering from a muscle injury and could return in time, while Zaid Romero is still training individually. Dani Carvajal, who was not registered for the Conference League and missed the Lugano match, is available for league play.

Athletic vs Getafe Predicted Lineup

Athletic (4-2-3-1): Simón; Areso, Álvarez, Paredes, Berchiche; Gerenabarrena, de Galarreta; Navarro, Canales, Berenguer; I. Williams

Unavailable: Sancet, Egiluz, Guruzeta (injured); Djaló (doubtful); Laporte (suspended)

Manager: Edin Terzic

Getafe (5-2-1-2): Soria; Femenía, Carvajal, Abqar, Walou, Mojica; Gudelj, Martín; Terrats; Ünal, Satriano

Unavailable: Uche, Juanmi, Romero (injured); Mangala (doubtful); Djené (suspended)

Manager: José Bordalás

Athletic vs Getafe Prediction: Athletic Handicap -1.5

Main prediction: Getafe have lost all four of their La Liga away matches, twice by three goals. They also have little recovery time after the 5-2 loss to Lugano and will be without starting center back Djené. Athletic are unbeaten in their last three home league games, including a 3-0 win over Atlético Madrid. They also created chances in draws with Elche (1-1) and Alavés (0-0), but struggled to finish them. The pick is Athletic -1.5 at 2.65.

Goals prediction: Getafe have scored a league-low five goals in nine matches, an average of 0.56 per game, and none in four away games. Athletic have conceded just once in their last three home league matches, from a penalty. Another option is Getafe under 0.5 team goals at 1.88.