12 points vs five: Betis and Getafe meet in Seville today

Real Betis bring 12 points into today’s meeting with Getafe, with kickoff set for 17:00 UTC at Estadio de La Cartuja in Sevilla. Betis have won both home league games without conceding, while Getafe arrive with two away defeats and no away goals.

What's at stake

Real Betis sit fifth on 12 points from five matches, seven points above Getafe in 15th on five. Barcelona lead the league on 18 points, leaving Betis six points from first place and Getafe 13 points away; a win would strengthen Betis’ position near the top while giving Getafe a chance to close the gap.

The numbers

Betis have scored seven and conceded six across five league games, compared with Getafe’s three goals scored and six conceded. The recent form also favours Betis, whose sequence is win, win, loss, win, win, while Getafe’s is loss, win, loss, draw, draw. Getafe’s away record is 0W 0D 2L, with four conceded and none scored.

One to watch

Rodrigo Riquelme is the only named player on the scorer chart from these squads, with two goals in five appearances for Real Betis. His contribution gives Betis a clear individual attacking reference as they face a Getafe side that has scored three times overall this season.

Why it matters

Betis must manage a team-news list that includes D. Llorente, J. Morante and A. Ruibal as unavailable. Getafe also have Juanmi, Kiko Femenia and C. Uche missing, while A. Abqar and A. Garcia are questionable, adding selection uncertainty before referee J. Sanchez starts the match.