Prediction: Getafe vs Barcelona

Prediction: Barcelona win

Best Odds: 6/10

Bookmaker: 888sport

La Liga returns once again this weekend with a whole host of fixtures across the top tier of Spanish football. There’s still a whole lot left to play for between now and the end of the season at both ends of the table, and that’s never been more on display than in a match-up like this. Today, we’ll be taking a look at what should be an entertaining clash of styles between Getafe and Barcelona.

Getafe

Once considered a great prospect in the eco-system of La Liga football, some would argue that Getafe haven’t quite lived up to the expectations put in front of them across the last decade or so. In recent years, they’ve become quite comfortable with fighting against relegation, almost as if it was second nature. If they can push through and survive again, though, perhaps things will change in the summer.

Team News

Arambarri is out due to an ankle injury with Mata missing because of a calf problem.

Barcelona

Barcelona look set to claim another La Liga championship as they currently sit with a 13-point advantage over rivals Real Madrid with 10 games left to play. You could argue that their exploits in the cup and in Europe didn’t live up to expectations, but Xavi is working to slowly rebuild confidence at the Nou Camp. Sooner rather than later, it feels as if this club will be a universal force of nature once again.

Team News

Christensen, Pedri, Dembele and de Jong are the four men listed as being injured here for Barca.

Factors to Consider

• In their last meeting back in January, Barcelona beat Getafe 1-0.
• Getafe have won two, drawn two and lost two of their last six games.
• Barcelona have won four, drawn one and lost one of their last six games.
• Getafe have scored eight goals and conceded eight in their last six games.
• Barcelona have scored eight goals and conceded five in their last six games.

Conclusion

There’s certainly an expectation on the shoulders of Barcelona that they’ll be able to do a victory lap on their way to yet another La Liga title – but perhaps it isn’t going to be as easy as that. We do believe Getafe are going to give them a good run for their money and we do think it’ll be super competitive at times, but ultimately, Barca will edge out all three points to continue their march to the crown.

Prediction: Barcelona win

Best Odds: 6/10

Bookmaker: 888sport