Inter vs Getafe Predictions, Betting Tips, and Match Preview. 05-08-20
The Veltins Arena is the stage for the first one-legged tie of the 19/20 UEFA Europa League knockout stage. On Wednesday from 19:00 GMT, Inter and Getafe lock horns in Schalke 04’s home ground as both sides begin their journey towards cup glory.
The first leg between these two European giants was supposed to be played at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez. However, the Coronavirus lockdown came to light, causing the game to be postponed. As a result, all quarterfinal games in the Europa League, including the unplayed Round of 16 games were, reduced to a single one-off.
Although Inter Milan couldn’t win the Scudetto this season, they would be proud of their second-place finish in the Italian Serie A. Last time out against Atalanta, The Nerazzurri were splendid as they emerged 2-0 victors.
Ashley Young was inspirational as his goal and assist meant that Inter ended Atalanta’s 19-match unbeaten streak, securing a second-place finish. With that win, Inter picked up 82 points this season, equaling their title-winning performance under Jose Mourinho in the 09/10 season. "Getafe are a tough team to beat but I promise our fans we’ll do everything to win the trophy", Head Coach Antonio Conte said after his side’s impressive win at the Gewiss Stadium.
Getafe would be extremely disappointed as they finished the season in 7th position on the La Liga Santander standings. All they needed was a positive result on the final day of the season as they travelled to the Estadio Camilo Cano to take on Levante.
With the match poised 0-0, Pepe Bordalas and his troops were awarded a huge opportunity to take the lead after Sergio Postigo handled the ball in the penalty area with 19 minutes of play left. Jaime Mata stepped up but hits the post much to the despair of his teammates. Their hearts were shattered nine minutes into added time as Coke fired into the goal for Levante, condemning Getafe to 8th place.
They still have a slim chance at Europe next season, however, they would need to go all the way in the Europa League.
Romelu Lukaku is expected to feature up-top alongside Lautaro Martinez. Matias Vecino and Stefano Sensi are both out via injuries. Bordalas also has a front two of his own in persons of Jaime Mata and Angel Rodriguez, both expected to start. However, Erick Cabaco and Oghenekaro Etebo are both unavailable.
Inter vs Getafe Prediction: 3-1
Getafe just missed out on the Europa League qualification spots in the League. The Europe League presents a very slim chance for them judging by the quality of the other teams gunning for the title. Internazionale, on the other hand, restarts their Europa League campaign as one of the favourites to win the title. Their impenetrable defence and attacking quality, which is going to be a handful for all teams they come up against are expected to be too much to handle for the Spaniards. That being said, Antonio Conte’s side are backed to win this tie.
