Real Madrid vs Getafe Predictions and Betting Tips
One solitary game is scheduled for Tuesday in the LaLiga as Real Madrid and Getafe go toe-to-toe at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium. Real Madrid, with a brilliant comeback win last time out will be keen on getting ye another three points to keep up with their rivals at the summit of the standings. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Real Madrid have been the dominant side in this fixture with 14 wins of the last 16 encounters. What's more, Getafe hasn't beaten Madrid at home since their 1-0 victory at the Bernabeu back in the 07/08 season. Will the away side capitalize on the fact that the defending champions haven't been at their best?
Unexpected source of goals for Zidane's troops
Zidane guided his side to just their third win in seven games in all competitions this year. Javi Galan had put Huesca in front just three minutes into the second half as it was looking like the defending champions were heading towards yet another defeat. Varane's brace, however, turned the game around for his side in the final 35 minutes of the match. Although it's still quite a distance between them and Atletico Madrid, they will be focused on putting more pressure on their local rivals.
Struggling Getafe with yet another disappointing result
It's currently looking like Getafe will finish at the bottom half of the table since gaining promotion back in the 16/17 season. They're currently in 13th place, with just 24 points after 21 league matches. In their most recent game, they were thrashed 3-0 at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan by Sevilla. With that loss, Getafe has now failed to win in three league games. How will they fare against Real Madrid?
Real Madrid vs Getafe Team News
Madrid will once again be without a host of first-team players against Getafe. Ramos, Hazard, Rodrygo, and Valverde are all amongst those that wouldn't feature on Tuesday night. Djene, having picked up a red card against Sevilla is out via suspension.
Real Madrid possible starting XI:
Courtois; Nacho, Varane, Militao, Mendy; Modric, Casemiro,Blanco; Vinicius, Benzema, Asensio
Getafe possible starting XI:
Yanez; Suarez, Cabaco, Chakla, Nyom; Hernandez, Maksimovic, Arambarri, Alena, Cucurella; Mata
Real Madrid vs Getafe Prediction: 1-0
Real Madrid head into this game with lost of starters either out injured or suspended. With this, the visitors will be keen on getting a shock result but haven't been at their best of late. As such, we expect Real Madrid to triumph in a game that is expected to be cagey and tight.
