La Liga: Barcelona vs Getafe Live
Preview: Barcelona vs Getafe
Barcelona vs Getafe is scheduled to be held at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys at 3:15pm on Saturday. Barcelona enters the game following a 1-1 draw with Napoli in the Champions League, while the away side enters after a 1-1 draw with Villarreal.
Barcelona failed to secure a clean sheet for the fourth consecutive game in their 1-1 draw with Napoli in the UEFA Champions League last-16 first leg. Despite being eight points behind Real Madrid in the league title race, Barca could temporarily move into second place with a victory against Getafe. Barcelona’s recent defensive record at home is concerning, having conceded 14 goals in their last five league games.
The away side has only lost one of their last five games, winning two and drawing two, with their most recent match ending in a 1-1 draw against Villarreal. They are currently six points behind the top-six teams and are aiming for a spot in European competitions. The away side has a history of drawing matches, with seven of their last ten away games in La Liga ending in a draw. They have a strong attacking record, being outscored only by the top-six teams and Villarreal, which could be crucial in their bid to qualify for Europe for the first time since 2019.
Head-to-head
Barca has won one match and drawn three in their last four encounters with Getafe. Their most recent meeting earlier this season resulted in a scoreless draw.
Prediction
Barcelona’s performance has been up and down this season, which is why they are trailing the league leaders by eight points. We anticipate a closely fought match against Getafe, given the away side’s approach to games, but ultimately predict that the home team will secure a victory.
