Prediction: Real Madrid vs Getafe

Verdict: Real Madrid win & Under 4.5 goals

Best Odds: 2/3

Bookmaker: Olympusbet

Turning their attention back to La Liga action on Sunday afternoon, Real Madrid will welcome local rivals Getafe to the Bernabeu.

Real Madrid

Starting with the hosts, suffering another public Champions League struggle earlier in the week as they fell to a routine 2-0 loss away at Liverpool, Real Madrid are desperately seeking an immediate response here. However, while Los Blancos might have marked their return from November’s international break with a 3-0 victory away at Leganes, Carlo Ancelotti’s men have shown some extended inconsistencies this season. Opening up this weekend’s fixtures sat four points adrift of arch-rivals Barcelona, the former AC Milan boss appears to have some serious questions that need answering. Breaking some unwanted European records this season, Madrid will have plenty of pressure on their shoulders here. Looking to avoid what would be an infamous banana skin this weekend, Ancelotti’s are seeking some crucial defensive steel. In fact, the defending Spanish champions have recorded just a trio of clean sheets from any of their last 13 appearances across all competitions.

Team News

Missing out away at Anfield earlier in the week, Real Madrid will once again be without attacking talisman Vinicius Junior on Sunday afternoon. Likewise, all dealing with respective long-term injury issues, Los Blancos will be unable to call upon the likes of Eder Militao, David Alaba and Dani Carvajal.

Limping off against Liverpool on Wednesday night, Ancelotti’s side have confirmed that French international Eduardo Camavinga will not feature. Despite enduring a real Champions League struggle in midweek, summer recruit Kylian Mbappe will spearhead Madrid’s charge.

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 Blues have drastically struggled to find any kind of stability. Despite marking their return from November’s International break with a much-needed 2-0 win against Real Valladolid, that is just the second victory that Jose Bordalas’ men have collected from any of their first 14 La Liga appearances. Looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap and holding just a three-point buffer from dropping into the relegation zone, Getafe will be bracing themselves for another heavyweight examination here. Heading into November’s fortnight interval with a 1-0 loss against Girona, Sunday’s guests have gained a reputation for their issues on the road. Continuing on from last season, the Blues have failed to record a single La Liga victory on their travels since the end of April.

Team News

Still dealing with a recent muscle injury and not making a single appearance across any competition since the start of October, attacking talisman Borja Mayoral remains a major doubt. However, aside from the one-time Barcelona striker, Getafe have reported a clean bill of health and have no fresh concerns.

Completing a season-long loan switch from Real Madrid over the summer, 20-year-old Alvaro Rodriguez will be hoping to feature against his parent club. Bagging a Copa del Rey brace earlier in the week, Turkey international Bertug Yildirim will be hoping to keep his spot leading the line on Sunday afternoon.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Real Madrid and Getafe last met back on February 1st, Los Blancos collected a 2-0 victory at the Estadio Coliseum.
• In fact, Madrid have won each of their last five consecutive showdowns against Sunday’s guests by an aggregate score of 8-1.
• Getafe have recorded just two goals against Los Blancos from any of their last 13 meetings across all competitions.
• Real Madrid have recorded just three clean sheets from any of their previous 13 matchups across all formats.
• Getafe have won just a pair of their first 14 La Liga appearances so far this season.

Conclusion

Extending on their Champions League struggle earlier in the week, Real Madrid are desperately seeking an immediate response here. Opening Sunday’s showdown sat four points adrift of arch-rivals Barcelona, Ancelotti’s men will have a huge amount of pressure on their shoulders. However, landing a routine 2-0 victory when they last met Getafe back on February 1st, they do hold a rampant record against their local rivals. Winning their last five meetings by an aggregate score of 8-1, we are backing Los Blancos to avoid a potential banana skin here.

Verdict: Real Madrid win & Under 4.5 goals

Best Odds: 2/3

Bookmaker: Olympusbet