Getafe vs Real Sociedad Prediction: The visitors won’t lose at the Coliseum

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Real Sociedad play their second match under the guidance of their new American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo on Friday night. Getafe provide the opposition at the Coliseum. 

The hosts were also in action last Friday in La Liga. A 1-1 draw away to local rivals Rayo Vallecano represented a solid start to the new year for Pepe Bordalás' side, who could climb to eighth with three points in this one. That's despite a dip in form that has seen them lose five of their last seven in the Spanish top flight. 

Their much-needed equaliser in Vallecas came in the 91st minute, and it was a typical Getafe goal in every sense. A set-piece delivery from Luis Milla, who has assisted 50% of his team's goals in the league this term, was headed in by midfielder Mauro Arambarri. The Uruguayan has scored more times than any other player for Los Azulones since the start of last season. 

The fact that a holding midfielder has been their main attacking threat says plenty about their issues up top. Getafe are hoping to complete deals for Betis forward Chimy Ávila, and Mallorca's out-of-favour former captain Dani Rodríguez in the coming days, but neither are likely to be on board in time for this match. 

Defensively, the South Madrid outfit do remain a tough nut to crack. They've only conceded six goals in eight home outings so far this season. No visiting team has scored more than once on this ground. 

That's a measure of the task facing Real Sociedad on Friday night, but supporters of the Basque club would have been really encouraged by what they saw in Matarazzo's first game in charge. 

La Real dominated the first half at home against Atlético Madrid, and while Diego Simeone's side came back into it after the interval, Take Kubo's goal secured a respectable 1-1 draw. With 18 attempts across the 90 minutes, there was plenty of attacking intent, and something for the new boss to build from. 

While Real Sociedad no longer have a squad as strong as the one that reached the round of 16 in the Champions League as recently as 2023/24, they should be doing better than their current 15th place. 

Under Matarazzo's predecessor Sergio Francisco, they looked too vulnerable defensively, and that's highlighted by a tally of just one clean sheet from 18 league fixtures so far this term. La Liga's first-ever American coach will also be eager to get more out of attacking talents such as Kubo and Gonçalo Guedes. 

The immediate priority for the visitors will be to start moving clear of danger. They are only two points above the relegation zone as we reach the midway point. However, they'd be just three points off eighth with a victory at the Coliseum, and that position was good enough for European qualification last season. 

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Getafe are notorious for having one of the worst disciplinary records in the Spanish top flight, and they are missing defensive regulars Domingos Duarte and Dakonam Djené to suspension here. 

Top scorer Borja Mayoral is also a significant injury absentee at the other end of the pitch. In addition, the hosts will be without youngster Davinchi again, while they have doubts over Abdel Abqar, Mario Martín and Abu Kamara. 

The visitors are not likely to change much structurally following a solid display last time out. However, regulars Igor Zubeldia and Jon Gorrotxategi are available again and could force their way into the starting lineup. 

Midfielder Yangel Herrera is their sole notable injury concern. The Venezuelan is only likely to make the bench even if he's passed fit after more than two months out.