Barcelona will look to use their recent cup success as a spark for their flailing Spanish La Liga campaign as they travel to Getafe on Saturday. The Catalans have struggled at the Estadio Coliseum lately and are expected to face a difficult evening.
Getafe are aiming to continue their climb away from danger as they currently sit just three points above the bottom three. They have something to build on having won their last three matches in all competitions.
One of the wins for Getafe in that run was a 2-1 victory at Las Palmas before edging out Pontevedra 1-0 in a midweek Copa del Rey clash. Jose Bordalas’ men lost 1-0 to Mallorca in their previous home fixture but are unbeaten in eight of their last 10 matches at Estadio Coliseum, playing out five draws in that run.
Barcelona are coming off a great week after beating Real Madrid 5-2 to win the Spanish Super Cup before claiming a 5-1 victory over Real Betis in the Copa del Rey. Manager Hansi Flick will look to use those results as a spark to get things back on track in La Liga.
Things have been rough for Barcelona in La Liga lately, with just one win from their last seven matches. However, they seem to travel well and are unbeaten in six of their last seven away matches in the league, although two of the last three matches ended in draws.
How the bookies view it: Barcelona still fancied
Despite their recent La Liga problems, Barcelona are still favorites among the bookies and are priced at 4/9 by BoyleSports to claim the win. Getafe are considered outsiders at 5/1 by BoyleSports, who are also offering odds of 3/1 for a draw.
Head to head: Draws at the Coliseum
Barcelona have a 30-4 advantage with nine draws from 43 previous matches against Getafe and claimed a 1-0 home win in September. However, they have failed to win on their last four visits to the Estadio Coliseum, drawing the last three in that run.
Players to watch: Eyes on Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski will be the one to watch for Barcelona as he looks to add to his 16 La Liga goals this season. The Polish striker also scored the only goal in the reverse fixture and with the likes of Lamine Yamal and Raphinha also featuring in attack, the Catalans should produce over 1.5 goals at 11/20 with BoyleSports.
Borja Mayoral has now scored in his last two matches and could be worth keeping an eye on for Getafe. Playing alongside Chrisantus Uche in attack, both men could help the hosts produce over 0.5 goals at 4/6 with BoyleSports.
Probable line-ups
Juan Berrocal and Allan Nyom are sidelined with injury for Getafe and will miss Saturday’s clash. Mayoral scored off the bench at Las Palmas and could earn a start while Domingos Duarte should continue at the heart of defence.
Barcelona are without Inigo Martinez and Marc Andre Ter Stegen, who are currently nursing injuries. Raul Araujo is set to come in for Martinez while Wojciech Szczesny should return after serving a suspension in the Copa Del Rey clash with Real Betis.
Getafe: Soria, Dakonam, Duarte, Alderete, Iglesias, Alena, Milla, Arambarri, Coba, Uche, Mayoral
Barcelona: Szczęsny, Kounde, Cubarsi, Araujo, Balde, Cassado, Pedri, Gavi, Yamal, Raphinha, Lewandowski
Anything else catch the eye?
There have been over 3.5 goals in Barcelona’s last three La Liga matches and a repeat is priced at 19/10 with BoyleSports. Over 3.5 goals can also be considered at 3/4 with BoyleSports, who are also offering odds of 23/20 on both teams to score.
There have been more goals after the break in Barcelona’s last three La Liga away matches and a similar outcome is valued at evens with BoyleSports.
This La Liga match between Getafe and Barcelona will be played on Jan 18, 2025 and kick off at 20:00. Check below for our tipsters best Getafe vs Barcelona prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
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