Prediction: Barcelona vs Getafe

Verdict: Barcelona to score in both halves 

Best Odds: 21/20

Bookmaker: Olympusbet

Looking to extend on their remarkable La Liga romp, Barcelona will welcome Getafe to Catalonia on Wednesday night.

Barcelona

Starting with the hosts, while Barcelona might have got their Champions League adventure underway with a 2-1 loss away at Monaco last week, Hansi Flick’s side have embarked on a sensational domestic romp since opening the new campaign. Last seen over the weekend putting in another rampant performance as they secured a 5-1 romp away at Villarreal, the former Bayern Munich boss should find the mood in his camp at a red-hot high. Marking their return from September’s international break with a 4-1 win against Girona, Wednesday’s hosts have won all of their first six La Liga appearances so far this season. Signing off August with a stunning 7-0 win against Real Valladolid, Barcelona have certainly gained a fearsome reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third. In fact, Flick’s men have won all of their first six top-flight showdowns by an aggregate score of 22-5.

Team News

Limping off with what looks set to be a long-term injury, Barcelona will be unable to call upon German shot-stopper Marc-Andre ter Stegen for the foreseeable future. Likewise, sustaining a muscle injury when returning from September’s international break, big-money summer recruit Dani Olmo will not feature on Wednesday night.

Bagging a class brace away at Villarreal on Sunday night and registering six goals in as many La Liga appearances, Polish record-breaker Robert Lewandowski will spearhead Barca’s charge here. Likewise, recording eight direct goal contributions so far this season, 17-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal will partner Lewandowski in the final third.

Getafe

As for the visitors, while some in Getafe’s camp might have opened up the new campaign dreaming of the chance to mount a genuine top-half charge, the Azulones have drastically struggled to find any kind of fluidity. Missing out on what they had billed as a potential opportunity over the weekend as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate at home against Leganes, Jose Bordalas’ men have yet to pick up a single victory from any of their first six La Liga appearances. Marking their return from September’s international break with a 1-0 loss away at Sevilla, Getafe will also be concerned by their most recent trip to Catalonia. Hit with a 4-0 drumming when they last travelled to the Spanish heavyweights back on February 24th, they have also lost all of their previous six consecutive trips to the Now Camp.

Team News

Yet to make a single appearance since completing a season-long loan switch from Real Madrid over the summer, 20-year-old Alvaro Rodriguez will not feature on Wednesday night. Once again missing out at home against Leganes over the weekend, Moroccan defender Nabil Aberdin remains a real doubt in Catalonia.

Although Bertug Yildirim might still be waiting to open his La Liga account after arriving from French outfit Rennes last month, the 22-year-old should keep his spot leading Getafe’s attack. Making a first start of the season last weekend, ex-Valencia youngster Yells Santiago will likely partner Luis Milla in the heart of Bordalas’ midfield.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Barcelona and Getafe last met back on February 24th, Wednesday’s hosts picked up a 4-0 romp on home soil.
• Likewise, Barca have won all of their last six consecutive home fixtures against Getafe by an aggregate score of 16-4.
• Barcelona have won each of their first six La Liga appearances this season by an aggregate score of 22-5.
• The Azulones have failed to muster a single win from any of their first six La Liga appearances this season.
• Polish record-breaker Robert Lewandowski has scored six goals in as many La Liga appearances.

Conclusion

Claiming an immediate response over the weekend as they stormed their way to a stellar 5-1 romp away at Villarreal, Barcelona have continued on a remarkable domestic charge. Winning all of their first six La Liga appearances by an aggregate score of 22-5, Flick’s title contenders will also be excited by a dominant record against Wednesday’s guests. With Getafe still waiting to put a maiden victory on the board, the Azulones face what will certainly be a heavyweight challenge here.

Verdict: Barcelona to score in both halves 

Best Odds: 21/20

Bookmaker: Olympusbet