Verdict: Atletico Madrid win
Best Odds: 8/15
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Turning their attention back to Copa del Rey action on Tuesday night, Atletico Madrid will welcome local rivals Getafe to the Metropolitano.
Atletico Madrid
Starting with the hosts, putting in another dominant display over the weekend as they clinched a 2-0 victory at home against Mallorca, Atletico Madrid are enjoying what has become a remarkable purple patch. Sat just one-point adrift of finding a route to the top of the La Liga table, Diego Simeone’s men are riding a major wave of momentum. Officially booking a Champions League top-eight finish last week as they cruised their way to a 4-1 romp away at Salzburg, the Spanish giants have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous 20 consecutive appearances across all competitions. With that run stemming all the way back to October 27th, Atletico have also gained a reputation for their extended success on home soil. In fact, Simeone’s camp have not suffered a single domestic defeat at the Metropolitano so far this season.
Atletico Madrid Team News
While former Real Sociedad defender Robin Le Normand might be set to serve a one-match La Liga suspension, the Spanish international is free to feature on Tuesday night. However, ex-Getafe defender Javi Galan remains on the sidelines with an ankle issue and will miss out here.
Settling for a spot on the bench against Mallorca last weekend, former Chelsea star Conor Gallagher could be handed a full recall. Notching 15 goals across all competitions so far this season, French superstar Antoine Griezmann could lead the line in midweek.
Getafe
As for the visitors, while Getafe might still be looking over their shoulder at a looming La Liga relegation scrap, the Blues do appear have shown some signs of life. Despite eventually being forced to settle for a 0-0 stalemate at home against Sevilla last weekend, Jose Bordalas’ side are unbeaten in each of their previous six appearances across all competitions. Enjoying their most fruitful run of the season, Tuesday’s guests have also gained a real reputation for their success on the road. Laying down a sensational marker on January 26th as they stormed their way to a 3-0 romp against Real Sociedad, Getafe have won all of their last four consecutive showdowns away from the Estadio Coliseum. Although Bordalas’ camp might be pencilled in as a real underdog contender here, the Blues should be relishing a trip across the capital.
Getafe Team News
Not making a single appearance since returning from Spain’s festive break, one-time West Brom defender Allan Nyom remains on the sidelines. However, after serving a one-match suspension against Sevilla last weekend, Paraguay international Omar Alderete will return to Getafe’s squad here.
While Turkish youngster Bertug Yildirim might have recorded just a single La Liga strike so far this season, the 22-year-old could be handed a full recall. Shown a red card against Segunda outfit Pontevedra last month, former Bournemouth defender Diego Rico will miss out through suspension.
Key Factors to Consider
- When Atletico Madrid and Getafe last met back on December 15th, Tuesday’s hosts collected a 1-0 victory at the Metropolitano.
- In fact, Atletico have won each of their previous three showdowns against Getafe by an aggregate score of 7-1.
- Simeone’s side have not suffered a single domestic defeat at the Metropolitano so far this season.
- Getafe have remarkably won each of their previous four consecutive showdowns away from the Estadio Coliseum.
- French superstar Antoine Griezmann has recorded 15 goals across all competitions so far this season.
Conclusion
While Getafe might have continued on a remarkable purple patch on the road, Tuesday’s guests will be bracing themselves for a heavyweight test here. Suffering a 1-0 loss when they met Atletico Madrid back on December 15th, Atletico do hold a dominant record against their local rivals. Winning each of their previous three domestic meetings by an aggregate score of 7-1, we are expecting a similar home victory at the Metropolitano.
Verdict: Atletico Madrid win
Best Odds: 8/15
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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