Real Madrid travel to the Coliseum for a Spanish La Liga fixture against Getafe on Sunday. Los Blancos are aiming to extend their lead at the top of the table, while the visitors are looking to snap out of a recent slump.
Getafe have been a bit off colour lately and are winless in their last four La Liga matches. They suffered a 2-1 defeat at Osasuna in their previous league fixture despite taking the lead through Borja Mayoral.
Manager Jose Bordalas will be keen to get things going at home, with Getafe unbeaten at the Coliseum this season. However, they have only picked up one home win this season, with their last two fixtures in front of their fans ending in draws.
In contrast to Getafe's struggles, Real Madrid appear to be getting better, having opened up a two-point lead at the top of the table. Xabi Alonso’s men have won nine of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
Real Madrid will travel to the Coliseum off the back of a 3-1 home victory over Villarreal, with Vinicius Junior netting a brace. Los Blancos have also won four of their last five away matches in all competitions.
How the bookies view it: Los Blancos on top
Real Madrid have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies and are priced at 4/11 by BoyleSports to claim the win. Getafe are considered outsiders, with a home victory valued at 13/2 while a draw is set at odds of 16/5.
Head to head: Dominant Madrid
Real Madrid have a 31-6 advantage, with four draws from 41 previous matches against Getafe. Los Blancos won both matches last season, earning a 2-0 home win before a 1-0 away victory in the reverse fixture.
Players to watch: Vinicius heating up
With Kylian Mbappe doubtful for this clash, Vinicius could be the one to watch for Real Madrid. The forward has five La Liga goals this season and will be keen to improve his tally (Vinicius Junior anytime goalscorer – priced at 6/4 by BoyleSports).
Getafe have shown some attacking quality of their own this season, with Mayoral often leading the line. The striker has two league goals so far and could be worth keeping an eye on (Borja Mayoral anytime goalscorer- valued at 7/2).
Probable line-ups:
Djene Dakonam is the only major absentee for Getafe, with the defender currently sidelined with injury. Abdel Abqar is likely to come in for the center-back, while Mayoral is expected to lead the line once again.
Mbappe is doubtful for Real Madrid after picking up an ankle knock on international duty, while Dean Huijsen and Antonio Rudiger are also sidelined. Gonzalo Garcia could be drafted into the attack, while Vinicius is set to retain his place in the team.
Getafe: Soria, Iglesias, Duarte, Abqar, Rico, Femenia, Milla, Anambra, Martin, Sancris, Mayoral.
Real Madrid: Courtois, Valverde, Militao, Tchouameni, Carreras, Camavinga, Bellingham, Mastantuono, Guler, Vinicius, Garcia.
Anything else catch the eye?
Real Madrid have won the first half in four of their last five away matches (Real Madrid halftime win – offered at 20/21 by BoyleSports). The visitors have also scored in both halves in three of those fixtures (Real Madrid to score in both halves – set at odds of 11/8).
Real Madrid have earned a win and over 2.5 goals in seven of their last nine matches in all competitions (Real Madrid win & over 2.5 goals – priced at 13/10).
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