Getafe need to unlock their attack against Málaga at the Coliseum this Saturday, in a clash between two teams struggling to find the net in La Liga. The Azulones, 17th with five points, and the visitors, bottom with three, have scored just three goals each after six matchdays.
José Bordalás, the Getafe coach, could hand starts to Enes Ünal and Johan Mojica, who were substitutes in the defeat to Betis. Both replaced Martín Satriano and Davinchi respectively in that match. The most significant absence is Mario Martín, who is suspended, while Ramón Terrats is a doubt due to discomfort. The squad also has several important injuries, with Abdel Abqar, Christantus Uche, Juanmi Jiménez and Kiko Femenía in the treatment room, and Borja Mayoral is doubtful with knee inflammation.
For their part, Juanfran Funes's Málaga arrive with the urgency of the last place. The Andalusian team has conceded eleven goals and taken only three points from a possible eighteen. On the injury front, Adam Aznou and Jens Cajuste are sidelined. The manager could start Dani Lorenzo, Rafita and Joaquín Muñoz, and give Juan Berrocal his first chance in central defence.
A clash of contrasting stats
The pre-match statistics paint a game of contrasts. Málaga dominate possession, averaging 49% compared to Getafe's 39%, and their passing accuracy is 86%, twelve points higher than the home side's. In fact, the visitors have completed 2,943 passes this season, over a thousand more than Getafe's 1,879. However, this superiority in circulation has not translated into clear chances. Getafe have had 50 shots, seven more than Málaga, and put 12 on target, two more than their Saturday rivals.
Recent history at the Coliseum clearly favours Bordalás's team. Getafe have won the last five league meetings against Málaga at home, all by the same 1-0 scoreline. The last away win dates back to 3 March 2012, when Santi Cazorla sealed a 1-3 final score. Since then, home dominance has been absolute.
The immediate goal for Getafe is to end a run of four matches without a win, which includes defeats to Osasuna and Betis and draws with Celta and Deportivo. A win against the bottom side would be a vital boost before facing a tough trip to leaders Barcelona on 10 October. Fans can check the full season schedule on our fixtures page and the senior squad status in the squad section.
The referee appointed for the match is Javier Alberola from the Castilla-La Mancha Committee. Kick-off at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez is scheduled for 14:00.
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