This Wednesday, Getafe hosts Atletico Madrid in a La Liga match where both teams will play for pride, having mostly achieved their season goals.
Despite this, Atletico Madrid needs just one point to secure fourth place in the standings.
Match Preview
Getafe has been one of the most inconsistent teams this season, showing both strong and weak performances throughout the campaign.
Recently, they have struggled, losing two matches in a row, including a defeat to relegation-threatened Cadiz.
In that match, a penalty goal by Ruben Alcaraz secured the win for Cadiz. Getafe’s matches have often been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals in their last four home league games.
The match against Cadiz also had many yellow cards, a common event for Getafe this season. Currently, Getafe has just one win in their last six league games, showing their struggle to find form.
On the other hand, Atletico Madrid, led by Diego Simeone, has had a solid season, though they might have hoped for more.
While there is a slim chance for them to climb to third or even second place, it is unlikely given the current form of Girona and Barcelona.
Nonetheless, Atletico is in good form, with three consecutive wins. Their latest victory came against Celta Vigo, with Rodrigo De Paul scoring the decisive goal late in the match.
Away from home, Atletico has also performed well, winning four of their last six matches. They have won five of their last six league matches, showing their strong finish to the season.
Head-to-Head:
Historically, Atletico Madrid has dominated Getafe, staying unbeaten in their last 24 matches against them in all competitions.
Team News & Updates:
For Getafe Gorka Rivera, Borja Mayoral, Domingos Duarte, Juan Iglesias, and Mauro Arambarri are all sidelined.
Atletico Madrid also has some absentees, with Thomas Lemar, Nahuel Molina, and Vitolo unavailable.
Additionally, Jose Maria Gimenez and Mario Hermoso are doubtful.
Prediction & Analysis:
Given Atletico Madrid’s historical dominance over Getafe, remaining unbeaten in their last 24 matches against them, they are poised to come out on top in this encounter.
The match is expected to be tightly contested, with under 2.5 goals likely to be scored.
Our prediction favors a win for Atletico Madrid, reflecting their recent form and strong momentum leading up to the game.
- Getafe 0-2 Atlético Madrid