As the eagerly anticipated 2023-24 edition of La Liga kicks off, all eyes are set on the clash between Getafe and the formidable Barcelona side led by the visionary Xavi. Scheduled to take place at the iconic Coliseum Alfonso Perez on Sunday, this encounter promises to be a thrilling showdown of skill and strategy.
Getafe vs Barcelona Prediction
Barcelona, led by Xavi, boasts a remarkable squad with emerging talents like Pedri and Ansu Fati. While Getafe can pose a challenge on their home turf and have troubled Barcelona before, the Catalans’ recent growth and skillful lineup give them the edge. Barcelona’s tactical improvements under Xavi’s guidance could prove decisive, likely resulting in a triumphant outcome in this upcoming encounter. However, football’s unpredictability always looms, making the clash an intriguing spectacle to watch.
Lineup
Probable Lineups:
Getafe:
- David Soria
- Omar Alderete
- Stefan Mitrovic
- Domingos Duarte
- Damian Suarez
- Carles Aleña
- Djené Dakonam
- Nemanja Maksimovic
- Gastón Álvarez
- Juanmi Latasa
- Jaime Mata
Barcelona:
- Ter Stegen
- Araujo
- Lenglet
- Mingueza
- Dest
- De Jong
- Busquets
- Pedri
- Alba
- Messi
- Griezmann
Stats
- Barcelona holds a 57.3% chance of winning, while Getafe has a 17.3% chance, and the draw is at 25.4%.
- Barcelona has won eight of their last ten games against Getafe.
- In six of their last seven matches against Getafe, Barcelona secured a first-half victory.
- Getafe boasts an impressive home record, remaining unbeaten in nine out of their ten home games.
Head To Head
Barcelona’s recent dominance over Getafe is evident through their impressive track record, having secured victory in 28 out of their last 40 encounters. Getafe, in contrast, has only managed two wins. Over the past six La Liga matches, Getafe has managed to earn points against Barcelona on three occasions, a feat they had achieved just as many times in the 15 games prior.
Interestingly, Barcelona’s struggles away from home against Getafe have seen them go winless in the last three encounters at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez, marking their longest winless streak at the venue. While Barcelona has historically triumphed in 12 of their last 14 opening La Liga games, Getafe has struggled, losing nine out of their last 12 such matches. This upcoming fixture will be the first time Getafe faces Barcelona in an opening game of the season.
Odds
Barcelona holds the role of the match favorite, carrying odds in the range of 1.57 to 1.60. Getafe, on the other hand, stands as the underdog, with odds spanning from 6.50 to 6.60. The probability of a draw hovers around 25%. Furthermore, prevailing forecasts suggest a match with few goals, with the projection leaning towards under 2.5 goals being the probable result.
Betting Tips
Considering the comprehensive statistics and recent match data, our expert analysis leads us to recommend placing a bet on “Under 3.5 Goals,” offering odds of 1.28. For the most favorable betting experience, we suggest using the esteemed bookmaker Bet9ja, renowned for offering better odds for this type of bet. Additionally, our analysis indicates a 54% likelihood of the game culminating in a draw between Getafe and Barcelona.