Valencia CF vs Getafe CF, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Valencia CF vs Getafe CF — La Liga at Estadio de Mestalla.
- Valencia CF 38 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
- Getafe CF 38 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Javier Estrada
- Referee Jose Sanchez
- Referee Raul Cabanero
- Referee Jose Gallego
- Referee Jose Gallego
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompie | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alaves | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | Getafe CF | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Mar | FK Krasnodar | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Mar | Girona FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 07 Mar | FK Krasnodar | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Mar | Athletic Club | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Feb | CD Leganes | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | Valencia CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | SD Huesca | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Mar | Real Betis Balompie | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Feb | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Feb | SD Eibar | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Feb | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Valencia CF | Getafe CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #7 |
| 49 | Points | 51 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 13 / 10 / 15 | W / D / L | 15 / 6 / 17 |
| 46 | Scored | 32 |
| 55 | Conceded | 38 |
| -9 | GD | -6 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.34 |
| 34% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Valencia CF are 9th (49 pts). Getafe CF are 7th (51 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Estadio de Mestalla will turn into a battlefield for Valencia CF and Getafe CF.
- 5' Spain international Rodrigo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' Valencia CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Valencia CF and Getafe CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 24' Jose Gaya picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 26' The referee shows Getafe CF player a Yellow card on 26.
- 31' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Marcelino will be considering his options from the bench.
- 36' Getafe CF have won 305 goals from 313 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 41' Getafe CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Getafe CF that had 313 games and scored 305 goals.
- 51' It looks surprising Valencia CF does not make any changes. Leandro Cabrera has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 61' Cristiano Piccini has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 64' That is a Yellow card for Valencia CF. Goncalo Guedes will be fuming at that decision.
- 65' A change in the Getafe CF ranks — Mauro Arambarri exits the field as Mathieu Flamini enters on 65.
- 68' The Valencia CF bench stirs into life. Ferran Torres is withdrawn and Denis Cheryshev gets his opportunity.
- 73' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 74' Poor challenge from Leandro Cabrera. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 77' Another substitution for Valencia CF to replace Kevin Gameiro by Santi Mina on 77 minute.
- 78' Getafe CF receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 78.
- 78' Time for substitution for Getafe CF. Dimitri Foulquier is replaced by Portillo.
- 83' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Valencia CF and Getafe CF are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 85' Controversy at the stadium! Santi Mina argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 86' Portillo is having his name booked by the referee on 86.
- 89' The Getafe CF manager makes a substitution. Mathias Olivera departs to be replaced by Angel.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Kevin Gameiro ↓ Santi Mina 77'
- 10
- 19
- 7
- 12
- 17
- 21
- 1
- 5
- 14
-
20
Ferran Torres ↓ Denis Cheryshev 68'
Bench
-
11
Denis Cheryshev ↑ 68'
- 18
- 28
- 15
- 8
- 6
-
22
Santi Mina ↑ 77'
Coach
Marcelino
Getafe CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 3
- 2
- 19
- 20
-
24
Dimitri Foulquier ↓ Portillo 78'
- 6
- 7
- 22
- 18
-
17
Mathias Olivera ↓ Angel 89'
Bench
- 15
-
9
Angel ↑ 89'
-
8
Portillo ↑ 78'
- 1
- 4
-
16
Mathieu Flamini ↑ 65'
- 27
Coach
Pepe Bordalás
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Borja Mayoral | 3 |
| Hugo Duro | 3 |
| Mata | 3 |
| Angel | 2 |
| Molina | 2 |
| Carlos Soler | 2 |
| Mauro Arambarri | 2 |
| Maxi Gomez | 2 |
Valencia CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.92
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.66
Getafe CF xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 78% + Valencia CF or Draw 76%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.58
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 1.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 2.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 3.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
76%
Draw or Getafe CF
59%
Valencia CF or Getafe CF
65%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
17.4%
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 1
12%
2 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
5.8%
0 – 2
4.1%
1 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
2.5%
2 – 2
2.1%
3 – 1
1.8%
1 – 3
0.9%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Getafe CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 24% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 17% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
52%
✓
Getafe CF keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

