The Matchday 27 clash in La Liga between Getafe and Atletico Madrid will take place on March 9 at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez stadium. Getafe vs. Atletico Madrid: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Getafe
Pepe Bordalas' side had a tough time in their last two league matches. First, they lost at home to Real Betis (1-2), followed by an away defeat to Leganes with a score of 0-1. Despite these setbacks, the club remains in 14th place in the standings, maintaining a decent six-point gap from the nearest relegation zone rival. It's worth noting that Getafe's games are the least prolific in the current championship, with an average of 1.6 goals scored.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 17 of the last 21 La Liga matches.
- The club hasn't scored more than one goal in their last five Primera matches.
- The first half ended in a draw in 7 of the team's last 10 league games.
Predicted lineup for Getafe (4-2-3-1)
David Soria – Diego Rico, Juan Berrocal, Juan Iglesias, Djene – Mauro Arambarri, Ramon Terrats – Allan Nyom, Juan Bernat, Chrysanthos Uche – Borja Mayoral.
Atletico Madrid
With some difficulty, Madrid managed to secure a win against Athletic at home in the last round (1-0). This marked their sixth unbeaten game in the league (3 wins, 3 draws). The club still trails the leading Barcelona by one point, but they have now moved up to second place. This shift occurred after Real Madrid lost their match. It's noteworthy that Diego Simeone's side remains the best in defense, having conceded only 16 goals.
- No more than two goals were scored in 7 of Atletico's last 8 league matches.
- The club has suffered only one defeat in 14 of their last 15 La Liga encounters (11 wins, 3 draws).
- The score was 1-0 in the second half in 7 of Madrid's last 8 Primera matches.
Predicted lineup for Atletico Madrid (4-4-2)
Jan Oblak – Nahuel Molina, Clement Lenglet, Javi Galan, Robin Le Normand – Pablo Barrios, Rodrigo De Paul, Giuliano Simeone, Samuel Lino – Antoine Griezmann, Alexander Sorloth.
Defender Cesar Azpilicueta and midfielder Koke will miss the match due to injuries.
Getafe vs. Atletico Madrid: Match Prediction
Despite an excellent defensive record (second best in the league after Atletico), the club from the outskirts of Madrid finds itself near the bottom of the table due to poor finishing. This lack of attacking prowess will be crucial in the upcoming match, regardless of how well Pepe Bordalas' side defends. Atletico cannot afford any slip-ups now, as they could drop to third place and fall further behind leaders Real Madrid.
Getafe, even at home, has only the 17th best record in the league, having won just three games in 13 matches this season. Atletico, on the other hand, has won 4 of their last 6 away games in the Primera. The head-to-head stats also favor Madrid, with complete dominance in recent encounters. In the last 24 La Liga meetings, the capital team has claimed 20 victories, with the remaining four matches ending in draws.
My prediction: Atletico Madrid to win
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.