Getafe vs Barcelona prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 18, 2025
The 20th round of the Spanish La Liga features a clash between Getafe and Barcelona, scheduled for Saturday at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. I propose a bet on the outcome of this encounter with attractive odds.
Match Preview
Under the guidance of Pepe Bordalás, Getafe started the new year with a crucial away victory over Las Palmas (2:1). This success marked the team's first win after two consecutive defeats in the league — first against Atlético, and then Mallorca (both matches ended 0:1).
The win lifted Getafe to 15th place in the standings, pulling them three points clear of the relegation zone. However, it is important to note that Getafe, alongside Valladolid, has scored the fewest goals in La Liga — only 13 goals.
Barcelona's last league win came on December 3rd, when they thrashed Mallorca 5:1 away. Since then, their results have been disappointing: a 2:2 draw with Betis away, followed by home defeats to Leganés (0:1) and Atlético (1:2). These setbacks dropped Barcelona to third place in the table, with their deficit to the leader Atlético now standing at 6 points.
Despite the downturn, Barcelona remains the best attacking side in La Liga, having scored 51 goals. However, the team has not won 6 of their last 7 league matches, with 2 draws and 4 losses. On the other hand, Barcelona won the Spanish Super Cup, defeating Real Madrid 5:2, and earlier this week, they hammered Betis 5:1 in the Copa del Rey.
Probable Lineups
- Getafe: Soria, Duarte, Alderete, Gonsa, Djene, Sola, Milla, Arambarri, Perez, Uche, Ozgur
- Barcelona: Peña, Balde, Martínez, Koundé, Piqué, Pedri, Casado, López, Gavi, Raphinha, Lewandowski
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Barcelona has defeated Getafe in the last two encounters
- In none of the last five matches did the "Both Teams to Score" bet play out
- The "Total Under 2.5" bet has been successful in the last five matches
Prediction
Barcelona is the clear favorite in this match. Recent performances show that the team has regained its form and the crisis is behind them. Our bet is on "Barcelona to Win with a Handicap (-1.0)" at odds of 1.75.
