Read our prediction for Barcelona vs Getafe below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions. Use our betting tips for the match between Barcelona vs Getafe and you can increase your winnings!
Barcelona vs Getafe Prediction & Betting tips
On Saturday afternoon there will be a real winner in LaLiga, when number two FC Barcelona will compete in their own Camp Nou against number three Getafe. In any case, Lionel Messi and associates must win to stay in the lead of leader Real Madrid.
FC Barcelona:
Is FC Barcelona a ticking time bomb? The resignation of Ernesto Valverde and the appointment of Quique Setien did no good to the results, which meant that the Catalans had to give up the lead in LaLiga to Real Madrid. The recent public rise by Lionel Messi to technical director Eric Abidal (who accused some FC Barcelona players of laziness) also indicates that the atmosphere at the Camp Nou is currently far from optimal. It is perhaps too early to speak of a real crisis, but if Saturday afternoon is not won by Getafe, the flame might well hit the pan.
More than ever, FC Barcelona is dependent on Lionel Messi, since his attack mates Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele will almost certainly not be in action this season. The Argentinian ball virtuoso, however, is working on a remarkable series, as his last 27 goals did not yield any goals. Barça’s number 10, however, is still decisive, as last week, with a hat-trick of assists, he again had a large share in the hard-won 2-3 victory over Real Betis. With eleven assists, Messi is only two decisive moves away from his thirteen assists of last season.
Getafe:
The Getafe stunt team will once again be heard this season. The Madrilenians managed to win their last four competition duels, and mix with a provisional third place in LaLiga brutally between the traditional top clubs. In addition, next week the blue shirts in the knockout phase of the Europa League will of course face the Ajax of Erik ten Hag. The people of Amsterdam will undoubtedly have a scout in the stands this weekend to analyze the game of the Madrilenians.
Despite the excellent performance, Getafe has a bad reputation in its own country. That has everything to do with the way the Madrid people play. The team does not care about possession of the ball, lurks on the counter, and is not afraid of challenging the opponent through offenses and time racks. Getafe is therefore not exactly a jewel for the sport, although I can secretly enjoy the success of Los Azulones. The team of coach Jose Bordalas knows exactly what it can and especially what it can’t do, and plays football to its possibilities. The Madrid people are so confident and busy with their best season in club history, although since the appointment of Bordalas in September 2016 they have never been able to beat FC Barcelona, Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid. So the visitors have something to prove on Saturday afternoon.
Barcelona vs Getafe head to head matches
28.09.19 LL Getafe Barcelona 0 : 2
12.05.19 LL Barcelona Getafe 2 : 0
06.01.19 LL Getafe Barcelona 1 : 2
11.02.18 LL Barcelona Getafe 0 : 0
16.09.17 LL Getafe Barcelona 1 : 2