Getafe vs Barcelona prediction and betting tips on January 18, 2025
Game Prediction
On January 18, 2025, the 20th round of La Liga will feature a matchup between Getafe and Barcelona. The visitors need a win to maintain their position in the title race, while the hosts face the pressing need to earn points to avoid slipping into the danger zone.
Our prediction for Getafe vs Barcelona
Last season, "The Blues" showed some improvement compared to 2022/2023. While there wasn’t a significant leap, their 43 points secured a comfortable 12th-place finish. Meanwhile, the "Blaugrana" failed to retain the trophies they had previously claimed, leading Laporta to part ways with Xavi, who had reconsidered his departure.
Hansi Flick arrived in Catalonia, and initially, it seemed a new era of dominance for "more than a club" was beginning. However, by the end of 2024, the powerhouse that crushed Real Madrid and Bayern Munich finished La Liga with just one win and five points from seven matches.
In January, Barcelona warmed up in the Copa del Rey with a straightforward victory over Barbastro. They then advanced to the Supercopa, confidently beating Athletic 2-0 and delivering a 5-2 masterclass against Real Madrid. This was followed by a dominant performance against Real Betis in the Copa del Rey.
Getafe, on the other hand, has been struggling, losing almost half of their matches and rarely securing wins, once again finding themselves in a relegation battle. They began 2025 with a 1-0 victory over Granada in the Copa del Rey, repeated the scoreline against Pontevedra, and, most importantly, defeated Las Palmas in the previous La Liga round.
The hosts continue to rely on their characteristically pragmatic style of play. They score just 0.68 goals per match but concede fewer than 0.85 on average. Meanwhile, Lewandowski and company score an impressive 2.7 goals per match while conceding 1.16.
Getafe vs Barcelona: Key statistics and trends
- Getafe has won their last three matches.
- 37% of Getafe’s games end with both teams scoring, with an average of 1.53 total goals per match.
- Barcelona has won four matches in a row.
- 68% of Barcelona’s games end with both teams scoring, with an average of 3.84 total goals per match.
Getafe vs Barcelona: Possible starting lineups
Getafe (possible lineup): Soria – Rico, Alderete, Djené, Iglesias – Milla, Arambarri, Da Costa, Uche, Nyom – Yıldırım
Barcelona (possible lineup): Szczęsny – Balde, Martínez, Cubarsi, Koundé – Pedri, Casado, Gavi, Raphinha, Yamal – Lewandowski
Head-to-head matches: Getafe vs Barcelona
The "Blaugrana" have won five of their last eight matches against Getafe, with the other three ending in draws. In 2024, they secured clean-sheet victories in both February and September, although both games were played at home.
Free prediction for Getafe vs Barcelona
The "Culés" are in excellent form and capable of delivering a rout. For now, we suggest a bet on Barcelona with a "-1 goal" handicap (odds: 1.86).
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