Athletic Bilbao vs Getafe – News and Probable Lineups

This Sunday afternoon, both Athletic Bilbao and Getafe will be looking to get back to winning form in Spain’s top division as they meet at San Mames.

Athletic’s last outing saw them fall to a 3-1 loss against Levante in La Liga, while Getafe managed a 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano in their most recent league matchup.

Match overview

Athletic has had a disappointing initiation to the season, recording just two victories, three draws, and three losses over eight fixtures, leaving them with nine points and positioned 13th in the La Liga standings.

The Lions have not secured a victory in Spain’s premier league since their 3-0 home win over Atletico Madrid at the beginning of September, gathering just three points from their last four contests.

Edin Terzic’s team registered a trio of draws against Elche, Alaves, and Valencia before suffering a red card in a 3-1 defeat to Levante on October 21.

Last season, Athletic ended up in 12th place in Spain’s top league, indicating ample opportunity for advancement in the current season.

The Lions faced defeat in both league encounters against Getafe during the 2025-26 campaign, including a narrow 1-0 loss at San Mames last October.

Getafe has only encountered defeat in two of their last ten encounters with Athletic, although six of those matches have concluded in stalemates, suggesting a competitive fixture this weekend.

Jose Bordalas’ team took part in European action on Thursday night, where they faced a 5-2 defeat at home against Lugano, leaving them with one point from two Conference League games.

In their last La Liga outing, Getafe drew 1-1 with Rayo and are currently placed 15th in the table, with two wins, three draws, and four losses across nine matches, also accumulating nine points.

Last season, Getafe finished seventh in Spain’s top division, yet they have struggled to find regular form in the early part of this season.

Team News

Athletic will be missing Aymeric Laporte due to suspension, after the seasoned defender received a red card in the loss to Levante.

Additionally, Gorka Guruzeta, Oihan Sancet, and Unai Egiluz are expected to remain sidelined due to injuries; Alvaro Djalo’s status is uncertain due to a recent illness.

Nico Williams and Inaki Williams both came on as substitutes against Levante and are anticipated to return to the starting lineup.

For Getafe, Djene Dakonam is set to miss the match due to suspension after being sent off in the previous draw with Rayo Vallecano.

Changes to the team that faced Lugano in the Conference League are likely, with Martin Satriano, Enes Unal, Ramon Terrats, and Nemanja Gudelj expected to return to the starting eleven.

Meanwhile, experienced right-back Dani Carvajal is also set to start.

Athletic Bilbao probable starting XI:

Simon; Rincon, Alvarez, Paredes, Berchiche; Ruiz de Galarreta, Jauregizar; Berenguer, Navarro, N Williams; I Williams

Getafe probable starting XI:

Soria; Carvajal, Abqar, Valou, Mojica; Femenia, Gudelj, Martin, Satriano; Terrats, Unal

The home advantage gives Athletic a slight edge for this matchup, but it is anticipated that Getafe will be capable of earning a point on Sunday.