Getafe vs Real Madrid Prediction and Betting Preview, 04 Jan 2020

Here's our Getafe vs Real Madrid Prediction analysis:

Getafe vs Real Madrid Prediction and Preview for Saturday's La Liga fixture. Real Madrid have been underwhelming in recent weeks, drawing their last three La Liga games on the trot. Their recent slip-ups have seen reigning champions Barcelona pull away from them on the league standings.

Match status: 2019-20 La Liga - Matchweek 19
Kick-off: Saturday 04 Jan 2020, 04:00pm CET
 Venue: Coliseum Alfonso Perez (Getafe)

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With the Blaugrana just two points clear of second-placed Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane’s men will set their sights fixated on all three points in a bid to keep up the pace with their arch-rivals. It’s looking increasingly likely that this season’s title race will go right down to the wire.

Given Los Blancos are in dire need of points at the moment, a trip to Getafe is not exactly one the club’s supporters will savor. The hosts have been on cloud-9 this season, sitting pretty in sixth on the log, just two points shy of fourth-placed Atletico Madrid.

As the visiting contingent head out of the Coliseum Alfonso Perez tunnel, they will be looking to clinch maximum points against tough customers Getafe.

Getafe vs Real Madrid Team News

Despite their dominance in Europe, the failure of the Meringues in the La Liga have always been a thorn in their eyes. Their struggles in the domestic league in recent years have been bare for everyone to see, much to the dismay of the club’s supporters.

Barcelona have delivered eight La Liga titles in the preceding eleven seasons, leaving Real Madrid with a measly two titles to their name. Even Zinedine Zidane failed to deliver a single league trophy throughout his three-year Champions League winning tenure at the club.

Real Madrid were held to another frustrating draw against Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu last time out. Following their goalless draw in the El Classico, they needed a win to keep up with Barcelona at the summit but fell short against Les Leones.

Getafe, on the other hand, have exceeded pre-season expectations this season, having registered a couple of major upsets so far in the league. It goes without saying that head coach Jose Bordalas deserves every plaudit he has been receiving from the media in recent weeks.

On the last match-day, they fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Villarreal. Despite huffing and puffing for large parts of the game in search of an equalizer, Getafe were forced to settle for defeat.

Getafe had the numerical handicap in the fixture, after one of their players was given his marching orders for a late tackle. The red card might have played a huge role in the shocking loss.

For this fixture, the visitor’s three consecutive draws will play a significant role in determining the outcome of the match. Getafe will be wary of being the victim of a Real Madrid backlash, as Los Blancos look to return to winning ways.

In terms of experience, sheer talent and stature, Real Madrid are heads and shoulders above Getafe. They can easily be considered huge favorites for the win, on paper.

However, the Royal Whites will have their work cut-out in a bid to snatch all three points from this resilient Getafe side. Expect a fierce encounter at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez come Saturday evening.

Injured or Suspended Players:

Getafe: Markel Bergara, Mathías Olivera.

Real Madrid: Marco Asensio, Eden Hazard, Sergio Ramos.

Head-to-Head La Liga Record: Getafe v Real Madrid

2018-19 Spanish La Liga
Getafe 0-0 Real Madrid

2018-19 Spanish La Liga
Real Madrid 2-0 Getafe

2017-18 Spanish La Liga
Real Madrid 3-1 Getafe

2017-18 Spanish La Liga
Getafe 1-2 Real Madrid

Pre-Match Odds:

Getafe - 4.24
Draw - 3.72
Real Madrid - 1.88

All odds are with 1xBet and are subject to change.
All odds are for Getafe vs Real Madrid Predictions with 1xBet and are subject to change.

Getafe vs Real Madrid Predictions

The norm would be backing Real Madrid for a comfortable win against this opposition. However, we have to thread with caution in predicting the outcome of this game, given that the visitors are currently enduring a rough patch in the league.

The home side, on the other hand, have been on a roll this season. They will certainly fancy causing an upset against Real Madrid in this fixture.

Expect both sides to breach the other, at least once, in what is expected to be a thrilling encounter in Getafe on Saturday.