- Partizan have lost 2 of their last 5 games, winning the other two.
- Getafe have won 1 of their last 5 matches, losing 3 times in that spell.
A cagey clash awaits in Serbia
Getafe are a 1.75 betting favourites to take the win in Serbia this week, but Partizan Belgrade can be backed at a massive 4.15 with the draw at 3.9. While it is a significant disparity to take on board, it's not an outrageous one given that Getafe have a significant early advantage after their 3-1 win in the first leg of this UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 tie.
The hosts have been in decent form across all competitions (W6, D1, L3) in their last 10, but their recent run is more concerning as they have lost 2 of their last 5, winning only 2. New boss Saša Ilić seems to be setting his team up to play with tempo and width when they have the ball, but his side can also go into a back five against better opponents and try to nick it.
Pepe Bordalás' Getafe have been typically tough to break down this season, as they are a compact and physical side who like to win their duels and press high up the pitch. They play a 4-4-2 system and can be very effective when they win the transition battle, but their away record suggests that they won't cause Partizan too many problems.
Getafe can nick it, but it will be close
Getafe's form in away games has been poor in all competitions, as they've won just 1, drawn 2 and lost 4 of their 7 games in away (W1, D2, L4). That's largely because they have only scored an average of 0.57 goals away from home this term (4/7).
While the visitors will have the advantage going into this game, the Serbian side will have the home advantage, which makes this look more like a 50-50 affair. Zubairu Ibrahim will be their main threat after bagging 3 goals in 3 games in this competition, while Andres Garcia has given Getafe the early spark with 1 goal in 1.
However, the styles of play do suit a cagey affair here, as Partizan will look to play with tempo and width and Getafe will be trying to restrict space and catch the hosts in transition. Under 2.5 goals at 1.98 and Both Teams To Score - No at 1.95 is just about covering the goals angle, while we are going with Getafe to just nick it, as the visitors are just marginally more likely to get the job done in what should be a close and tactical game at the Stadion FK Partizan in Serbia.
