Espanyol – Getafe

Espanyol host Getafe in what promises to be a stark contrast of fortunes, with the Catalan side perched in eighth place on seven points after two wins, a draw and two defeats, boasting a modest 8‑5 goal tally. Getafe languish near the foot of the table at 73rd, having collected only three points from a solitary victory and a loss, their goal difference sitting at +1 after a 4‑3 scoring record. The gap between the clubs is evident not just in points but also in recent form, as Espanyol have managed to avoid defeat in three of their last five outings, whereas Getafe have failed to secure a draw all season. The encounter will therefore be a test of whether the higher‑placed side can convert its superior record into three points, or if the struggling visitors can pull off an upset and climb out of the relegation zone.