1 Athletic Club vs 1 Getafe
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| Bet | Athletic Club |
| Stake | 1.25 unit |
| Odds | 1.65 |
| Bookmaker | 1xbet |
Athletic Club will face Getafe in La Liga's maiden fixture.
Athletic Club aims to kick off their La Liga campaign with a home victory against Getafe, setting the stage for an exciting season opener at San Mamés.
Athletic Club
Athletic Club will kick off La Liga's opening fixture against Getafe this Thursday. After a commendable fifth-place finish last season, Ernesto Valverde has retained his managerial position, despite five other clubs in La Liga changing their managers.
One of the highlights from last season was winning the Copa del Rey, earning their 24th title and the first since 1984. This season, Athletic aims not only for more silverware but also to challenge for a place in the top four.
Thursday's fixture against Getafe will be a crucial test for the Lions, who have made several additions to their squad. Andoni Gorosabel joined from Alavés on a free transfer, while left-winger Álvaro Djaló was signed from SC Braga for €15 million.
The Lions hope their new signings will make a difference against Getafe, especially as they aim to break a four-game winless streak [0W, 2D, 2L] in opening fixtures. However, their impressive 18-game unbeaten home run in La Liga provides plenty of confidence.
Nico Williams, who helped Spain secure a record fourth European Championship title, is currently a transfer target for Barcelona and may be absent from the line-up. Iñaki Williams is expected to lead the attack in Valverde's 4-2-3-1 formation.
Getafe
Getafe, who finished in 12th place last season, will be keen to get off to a flying start this term. José Bordalás will be hoping the club’s modest transfer activities will not prevent a fine start to the season.
They secured the signing of Peter González for €2 million from Real Madrid, while prized asset Enes Ünal departed for Bournemouth for €17 million. Mason Greenwood also left the club for Marseille after his loan spell.
Although they have never won any of their last 13 visits to the Basque region [0W, 8D, 5L], Getafe will be keen to defy the odds and return as happy travellers after the trip to San Mamés. However, the Deep Blue Ones have won only one of their last ten visits to Athletic [1W, 5D, 4L], a 2-0 win in February 2020.
A 4—1—4—1 formation is expected against the Lions.
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