Match Preview: Real Betis vs Getafe (La Liga Matchday 17, December 21, 2025) This mid-table encounter closes Sunday's La Liga action at Estadio de la Cartuja in Seville (temporary home during Benito Villamarín renovations), with Real Betis (6th place, ~25 points from 16 games) hosting Getafe (10th place, ~20 points). Betis are pushing to solidify a European spot before the winter break, while Getafe aim to halt a slump and stay in the top-half mix. Key factors: Real Betis' strengths: Solid recent form (unbeaten in recent homes, strong in Europa League with 14 points), attacking options led by Cucho Hernández (top scorer) and Antony, plus a dominant H2H edge (won last two meetings 2-1 each). Real Betis' weaknesses: Several absences due to Africa Cup of Nations (Abde Ezzalzouli, Sofyan Amrabat, Cédric Bakambu) and injuries (Isco ankle, Diego Llorente, Junior Firpo). Mixed league form with only one win in last five. Getafe's strengths: Typically resilient under Jos