RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Getafe CF

The stage is set at their home ground as RCD Espanyol de Barcelona prepare to face Getafe CF in Primera Division action. Both teams will be eyeing this fixture as an opportunity to boost their European qualification chances.

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona come into this fixture unable to find a winning formula, drawing three of their last five, without a win in their last five matches. Meanwhile, Getafe CF have showing good form with three victories in their last five outings in recent outings. The visitors travel in good spirits and will fancy their chances on the road.

In the current standings, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona sit in 7th place with 36 points, while Getafe CF occupy in 11th place on 32 points. The hosts will be keen to protect their superior league position, while the visitors see this as an opportunity to close the gap. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona's superior attacking output (33 goals) gives them an edge on paper. Getafe CF's defensive record of 29 goals conceded is notably stronger.

This fixture promises to be a competitive encounter between two evenly matched sides. European qualification ambitions add extra significance to this encounter. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona will rely on home support to carry them over the line, while Getafe CF look to upset the odds.