Brighton Aims to Maintain Unbeaten European Streak Against Getafe
Brighton & Hove Albion will travel to Spain on Thursday as they strive to uphold their impressive European defensive record against Getafe. Under the guidance of Fabian Hürzeler, Brighton has not conceded a single goal in their four European matches this season. Meanwhile, Getafe have gained momentum, recently securing a dramatic comeback victory against Sevilla.
Brighton currently holds four points from their initial two matches in the UEFA Conference League, placing them ninth in the standings. The Seagulls opened their campaign with a resounding 4-0 victory over Kauno Žalgiris, followed by a goalless draw away against Jablonec. Their defensive performance has been notably solid, achieving four clean sheets throughout the qualifying rounds and the league phase. Brighton also enters this match on the heels of a notable 1-0 win against Manchester City in the Premier League.
On the other hand, Getafe has faced challenges, managing only one point after a 1-1 draw with Universitatea Craiova, followed by a heavy 5-2 defeat to Lugano. Currently positioned 30th in the 36-team table, Getafe’s domestic performance has seen improvement. Their recent victory came in the Copa del Rey against Lebrijana, followed by an impressive second-half turnaround against Sevilla, resulting in a 3-1 win with goals from Enes Ünal, Martín Satriano, and Orel Mangala.
This upcoming match marks Getafe’s debut in the Conference League, and they will need to adopt a more disciplined approach defensively compared to their earlier encounter with Lugano. Brighton, in contrast, seeks to reinforce their standing among the competition’s frontrunners.
Getafe Team Updates
Getafe will be without players Christantus Uche and Juanmi, while Zaid Romero remains doubtful due to a muscle issue. Dani Carvajal is also absent, not due to injury, but because he joined the squad after the registration deadline. Kiko Femenía and Davinchi are expected to feature at right-back.
David Soria is anticipated to start in goal, supported by a defensive lineup that may include Femenía, Djené Dakonam, Jean Ives Valou, and Davinchi. Midfield options include Nemanja Gudelj and Francho Serrano, with forwards Andrés García and Ramón Terrats potentially backing the attack. Martín Satriano and Enes Ünal are likely to lead as strikers, while Borja Mayoral and Iván Azón could also make appearances. Getafe’s latest team news suggests head coach José Bordalás may implement several changes to the lineup.
Brighton Team News
Brighton faces several absences in attack, with Stefanos Tzimas, Kaoru Mitoma, Evan Ferguson, and Zadok Yohanna unavailable. Femi Azeez is also ruled out, and Hürzeler confirmed that Ferdi Kadıoğlu and Pascal Struijk will not play. As a result, Brighton will need to manage their resources carefully, especially with another Premier League match on the horizon.
Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen is expected to start, supported by a defensive lineup that includes Costinha, Michael Svoboda, Olivier Boscagli, and Jaouen Hadjam. Midfielders Pascal Groß and Malick Yalcouyé are likely to contribute, while Matt O’Riley, Jack Hinshelwood, and Ibrahim Osman may support Georginio Rutter in attack. Given the demanding schedule, Hürzeler is likely to rotate his squad, but still has a wealth of quality to draw from.
Probable Lineups
Getafe (4-4-2): Soria; Femenía, Djené, Valou, Mojica; Andrés García, Terrats, Gudelj, Mario Martín; Satriano, Ünal.
Brighton (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Costinha, Svoboda, Boscagli, Hadjam; Groß, Yalcouyé; O’Riley, Hinshelwood, Osman; Rutter.
How to Watch Getafe vs Brighton
Kick-off for the match is scheduled for 8 p.m. UK time, 9 p.m. CET, and 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 5, at the Coliseum in Getafe. Here’s how viewers can catch the action:
| Region | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| USA | Paramount+ (English) / ViX (Spanish) |
| Canada | DAZN |
| UK | TNT Sports 2 |
| Spain | Movistar Liga de Campeones 2 |
