Getafe vs. Athletic Bilbao Tips and Odds – 15/05/2025

• Fixture: Getafe vs Athletic Club (Bilbao)
• Date: Thursday, 15 May 2025
• Venue: Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, Getafe, Spain

Match Preview

Matchday 36 week of La Liga brings a fascinating clash as Getafe host Athletic Club at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. Both teams enter this fixture with contrasting objectives and recent form, promising a tense and tactical encounter under the Thursday night lights.

Getafe have endured a tough spell, coming into this match on the back of a five-game losing streak. Their most recent outing was a heavy 3-0 defeat away to Valencia, which only deepened their woes and left them sitting 15th in the table. The Madrid-based side have struggled for goals and confidence, registering just one goal in their last five matches while conceding nine. Manager José Bordalás will be desperate for a response from his squad, especially given his side are still not completely safe from relegation, but their recent record offers little encouragement.

Athletic Club, meanwhile, are clinging to fourth place and the final Champions League spot. Their recent form is mixed but slightly more positive than Getafe’s. After a bruising 4-1 loss to Manchester United in the Europa League, Athletic bounced back with a narrow 1-0 win over Deportivo Alavés at San Mamés. However, their attacking options have been severely depleted by injuries: both Nico and Iñaki Williams are major doubts due to muscular problems, and star midfielder Oihan Sancet remains sidelined. These absences could blunt Athletic’s usual attacking verve, forcing manager Ernesto Valverde to shuffle his lineup.

The head-to-head history between these teams suggests another tight affair. Seven of their last ten meetings have ended in draws, and the last time Athletic visited the Coliseum, they emerged 2-0 winners. Both sides tend to keep things cagey, with four of the last five encounters featuring under 2.5 goals. Given Getafe’s desperation for points and Athletic’s injury issues, a low-scoring, hard-fought match is likely.

Injuries and suspensions will play a pivotal role. For Getafe, there are no major new injury concerns reported, but their lack of attacking firepower is a persistent issue. Athletic’s problems are more acute, with both Williams brothers and Sancet likely missing, while Beñat Prados is also a doubt after an impact injury. Unai Núñez, who missed training due to illness, is expected to be available.

Key Players

• Getafe: Borja Mayoral’s movement up front could be key, but he needs service and support from midfield.
• Athletic Club: Gorka Guruzeta will shoulder much of the attacking burden in the likely absence of the Williams brothers. Álex Berenguer’s pace and directness could be vital, while Unai Simón’s reliability in goal provides a solid foundation.

Prediction

With Getafe’s poor form and Athletic’s injury-hit attack, this match is likely to be a tense, low-scoring affair. Athletic have the better overall quality and more to play for, but their absences up front could limit their threat. A draw is a possibility, but if anyone edges it, Athletic’s defensive solidity and set-piece prowess might just see them through.

Predicted Score: Getafe 0-1 Athletic Club.

Betting Markets and Odds

Odds are fractional and approximate, based on the latest available markets.

Expect a tactical battle with few clear chances, where set pieces and defensive discipline could decide the outcome. Athletic Club are slight favorites, but Getafe’s home advantage and desperation should not be underestimated.