Can Getafe trouble Brighton in the Conference League?

Brighton’s lead, Getafe’s opportunity

Getafe need points to revive their Conference League campaign, but Brighton arrive with the stronger record after two rounds. Brighton sit ninth of 36 on four points, while Getafe are 30th on one; the gap is three points and 21 places. That makes this a chance for the Spanish side to trouble a favourite—and for Brighton to strengthen their position.

A sharp contrast in Europe

In this competition, across four matches, Getafe have a win, a draw and two defeats, scoring seven and conceding nine without a clean sheet. Their most recent match ended in defeat, and they are without a win in three.

Brighton’s European record is markedly steadier: two wins and two draws in four, with eight goals scored, none conceded and four clean sheets. They are unbeaten in four, and their latest match was a draw. Away from home in this competition, Brighton have drawn both matches without scoring or conceding.

Getafe own the only meeting

The clubs have met once, in a friendly in August 2021, when Getafe won 2-0 away at Brighton. That result offers the hosts a reminder that the English side can be beaten, though the current European records point to a tougher test.

Brighton’s defensive test

Getafe have scored five goals in their two home matches in this competition, but have also conceded six and kept no clean sheets. That attacking return gives them a route into the game, yet Brighton’s four clean sheets across their four Conference League matches underline the challenge.

Can Getafe turn home goals into points?

Getafe’s best argument is their home scoring: five goals in two games in this competition. Brighton, however, have combined eight goals with a spotless defensive record across four matches, even as both of their away games have ended goalless. The visitors’ balance and unbeaten run make them the more convincing side, but Getafe’s previous win and home threat could keep the contest close.

Our prediction

Brighton’s stronger results and four clean sheets in this competition make them favourites to edge a match in which Getafe may find chances hard to convert. A narrow away win is the likeliest outcome.

Getafe 0-1 Brighton