The 2024-25 edition of La Liga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Getafe lock horns with Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid side in an important clash at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
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Getafe are in 17th place in the La Liga standings and have not been at their best this season. The Madrid-based outfit eased past Manises by a 3-0 scoreline in the Copa del Rey this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, are in third place in the league table and have been inconsistent so far this season. Los Blancos slumped to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Real Madrid vs Getafe Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Real Madrid have an excellent recent record against Getafe and have won 29 out of the last 39 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Getafe's six victories.
- Real Madrid have won 18 of their last 21 matches against Getafe in La Liga and have managed to score 51 goals in these games.
- Getafe have remained unbeaten in only two of their last 19 matches away from home against Real Madrid in La Liga, with both these results coming in 2007 and 2008.
- Real Madrid have won each of their last 15 matches at home against Getafe in La Liga - they have achieved longer such runs only against Racing Santander and Barcelona in the competition.
Real Madrid vs Getafe Prediction
Real Madrid have blown hot and cold this season and will have to do without the inimitable Vinicius Junior this weekend. Kylian Mbappe is yet to make his mark this season and will need to prove his mettle in this fixture.
Getafe can pull off an upset on their day but have failed to meet expectations this season. Real Madrid are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Real Madrid 4-1 Getafe
Real Madrid vs Getafe Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Real Madrid to win
Tip 2 - Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3 - Real Madrid to score first - Yes