🔊 Will Getafe have the quality to stop Hansi Flick's Barcelona from securing another La Liga victory? After an easy win against Villarreal that added three points to their tally, Barcelona is in great form. Getafe heads to Montjuïc following a 1-1 draw with Leganés, facing a daunting challenge. Experts and bookmakers heavily favor the home team, offering odds of 1.25 for a Barcelona win.
### Head-to-Head
Getafe’s record against Barcelona is quite bleak. Historically, they have only managed to secure four victories in this matchup, with their last win occurring on matchday six of the 2020/21 La Liga season, thanks to a penalty from Jaime Mata. Notably, Getafe has never triumphed at Camp Nou, suffering 18 defeats and 4 draws while conceding an average of 3.09 goals per game. A Barcelona victory with a handicap of (-1) seems like a solid betting option.
### Barcelona
Despite facing a long list of injuries, Barcelona under Hansi Flick is showcasing an exciting brand of “romantic” football, filled with intensity and, most importantly, goals. Currently, they are the highest-scoring team in La Liga, averaging about 3.67 goals per match. Key players like Robert Lewandowski (6 goals, 2 assists), Rafinha (5 goals, 2 assists), and Lamin Yamal (3 goals, 5 assists) are in excellent form.
Although their recent 5-1 victory over Villarreal may not fully capture the match's dynamics, the Catalans clearly earned their three points. After Pablo Torre’s impressive performance in the last round, Hansi Flick is likely to consider giving the talented 21-year-old more playing time moving forward.
### Getafe
Getafe's struggle for their first win of the season continues. They fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against Leganés at the Alfonso Pérez Coliseum, with Borja Mayoral’s penalty in the 83rd minute salvaging a point. Currently, Getafe sits in 18th place in La Liga with 4 points.
One silver lining for the team is their solid defensive performance, conceding an average of just 0.83 goals per match—only Mallorca, Atlético Madrid, and Real Madrid have allowed fewer. Additionally, the club’s injury list is clearing up, with striker Álvaro Rodríguez, on loan from Real Madrid, and Moroccan defender Nabil Aberdeen nearing their returns to the pitch.
### Goals Prediction
Despite Getafe's recent struggles, their organization and defensive compactness remain strong. Under Bordalás, they are still one of the toughest teams for any La Liga opponent to face. Expect Getafe to play a physical game, limiting space for players like Yamal and Rafinha. In fact, in four of the last five encounters between these two sides, no more than two goals have been scored. Therefore, our prediction is a total of fewer than 3.5 goals.
### Corners Prediction
It’s important to note that this match is likely to be tightly contested, with Bordalás aiming to eliminate open spaces and maintain defensive solidity. This approach will likely restrict Barcelona's wide players from finding room to operate. As a result, we anticipate a more vertical style of play with fewer corners. The average for both teams is only 8.2 corners per match, so we recommend betting on a total of under 10.5 corners.
### Scores24 Prediction for Barcelona vs. Getafe
This matchup between Barcelona and Getafe is unlikely to resemble the high-scoring thrillers against Villarreal or Valladolid. While Villarreal is known for their aggressive play and Valladolid has the league's leakiest defense, Getafe excels in positional defending and often finds it easier to face top clubs. Thus, we expect a more restrained game, with a likely outcome of Barcelona winning 2-0.
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