Can Alejo Veliz Break Through Getafe’s Wall on April 18?
So here's the deal—Espanyol is gearing up for a big one this Friday, April 18, taking on Getafe CF at the RCDE Stadium, and all eyes are on one man: Alejo Veliz . The buzz is real, especially among those keeping tabs on LaLiga or dabbling in player prop bets. The question of the hour? Will Veliz find the back of the net?
Now, Veliz’s numbers this season aren’t exactly setting the league on fire. One goal to his name in the 2024-25 LaLiga campaign, with an expected goals (xG) tally of 1.7—that tells us he’s not underperforming massively, but he also hasn’t had the volume or the finishing touch to turn chances into more goals. He’s averaging just 0.4 shots per match, which is modest, to say the least. But the thing is, the potential is there, and the odds reflect it: he’s sitting at +300 to score anytime in this matchup, according to BetMGM.
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Espanyol’s overall attack hasn’t been explosive either—just 33 goals in the season, which puts them 14th in LaLiga for scoring. But defensively, Getafe has been tough to crack, only conceding 28 goals and ranking third in that department. This makes Friday’s game a fascinating contrast in styles—Espanyol’s inconsistent offense against a highly organized Getafe defense.
Head coach Manolo González is staying grounded despite the recent wins over Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo. In his pre-match press conference, he emphasized how difficult this game will be, calling José Bordalás’ Getafe a well-drilled, battle-tested side. He even looked back on their last meeting and admitted Espanyol didn’t take their chances then. This time, he wants the team to stay composed, work hard, and capitalize when opportunities arise.
There’s definitely confidence growing in this Espanyol squad. González mentioned the players are “completely switched on” and determined not to get ahead of themselves. And with Veliz likely to feature again, the pressure is on to turn potential into impact.
So, will Alejo Veliz rise to the occasion and notch his second goal of the season? The odds say there’s a chance. The coach says the team is ready. And Friday night under the lights at RCDE might just be the perfect stage for a breakout moment.
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