Form and context

Getafe host Brighton in the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday, with the visitors chasing a first away win of the league phase. Getafe ended a worrying run by beating Sevilla 3-1 on Sunday, a result that lifted them to 12th in LaLiga after they had started the matchday in the relegation zone. Brighton arrive after a 1-0 win at Manchester City in all competitions.

Team news

• Getafe: Dani Carvajal played at right-back against Sevilla but is not registered for the Conference League. Midfielder Mario Martin is in the Getafe ranks and played with Chema Andres at Castilla.
• Brighton: Chema Andres returns to Madrid, where he spent six years in the Real Madrid academy, and expects family and friends at the game. Fabian Hurzeler faces a decision over whether to start Chema, with previous evidence suggesting he will at most be used off the bench.

What the numbers say

• Getafe's last five in all competitions: 3-1 win over Sevilla, 3-2 win at Lebrijana, 4-0 loss at Athletic Club, 5-2 home loss to FC Lugano and 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano.
• Brighton's last five in all competitions: 1-0 win at Manchester City, 2-2 draw at Manchester City, 2-0 loss at Liverpool, 0-0 draw at FK Jablonec and 5-0 win over Crystal Palace.
• Getafe average 1.2 goals scored and 1.9 conceded across their last 10 matches; Brighton average 2.5 scored and 0.6 conceded across their last 10.
• Getafe lost 5-2 at home to Lugano in their most recent European game.

Our view

Getafe's Sevilla win was described by Jose Bordalas as only a first step, and he made clear LaLiga is their main objective. Brighton have been solid defensively in all competitions and travel with confidence, though their away form in the league phase is still without a win.

Most likely outcome: draw - Brighton's defensive record points to a tight game, while Getafe's home European form is uncertain.