Getafe vs Athletic Bilbao: La Liga Prediction (16.05.2025)

🏟️ Match Preview

Date & Time: May 16, 2025, 2:30 WIB
Venue: Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, Getafe
Fixture: Getafe vs Athletic Bilbao – Matchday 36, La Liga 2024–2025

On Friday, May 16, 2025, at 2:30 WIB, Getafe will host Athletic Bilbao at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez in Round 36 of the Spanish La Liga 2024–2025 season. The hosts sit in 13th place, just five points above the relegation zone, while Athletic Bilbao are fourth, chasing UEFA Champions League qualification.

⚽ Getafe: In Freefall

Getafe, under José Bordalás, are enduring a nightmarish run — five consecutive losses, with only one goal scored and nine conceded. In their latest fixture, they suffered a 0-3 defeat to Valencia. Discipline has also been a problem — three red cards in five matches and numerous yellows, signaling disarray in the squad.

🦁 Athletic Bilbao: Defensive Solidity

Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao, led by Ernesto Valverde, remains defensively solid. Despite not being the highest scorers, their defensive stats lead La Liga, conceding only 0.74 goals per game on average.

Although they were recently thrashed 1-7 by Manchester United over two legs in the UEFA Europa League semifinals, their La Liga form is stable, allowing just one goal in the last four league matches, including a clash against Real Madrid.

Currently in 4th place, Athletic is on track to secure Champions League qualification, sitting six points above 6th-place Real Betis.

📊 Head-to-Head Statistics

Out of their last six encounters since 2022, five ended in draws and one win went to Athletic Bilbao. Their earlier meeting this season ended 1-1.

• Last 6 meetings: 5 draws, 1 win for Athletic Bilbao

• First-leg result this season: Getafe 1-1 Athletic Bilbao

Prediction

Getafe appears to be in a full-blown crisis — both in form and mentality — while Athletic Bilbao looks far more structured and motivated. Given their defensive discipline and current league position, this could be a tight but winnable game for the visitors.

🔮 Betting Tip:

Correct Score 0-1 – Athletic Bilbao Win
💸 Odds: 5.65
📌 Prediction: Low-scoring match, Bilbao edges it with strong defense