Atletico Madrid vs Getafe Prediction and Betting Tips | 15th December 2024
The 2024-25 edition of La Liga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Getafe take on Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid side in a crucial encounter at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will be determined to win this game.
Atletico Madrid vs Getafe Preview
Getafe are in 15th place in the La Liga standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side edged Espanyol to an important 1-0 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, are in third place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate over the past year. Los Colchoneros eased past Slovan Bratislava by a 3-1 scoreline in the UEFA Champions League in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Atletico Madrid vs Getafe Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Atletico Madrid have an excellent recent record against Getafe and have won 29 out of the last 44 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Getafe's paltry four victories.
- Atletico Madrid are unbeaten in their last 23 matches against Getafe in La Liga - their joint-longest such run against a single opponent in the history of the competition.
- Getafe have lost 11 of their last 13 matches away from home against Atletico Madrid in La Liga and have played out draws in each of their last two such games.
- After keeping a clean sheet in 17 matches on the trot against Getafe in La Liga, Atletico Madrid have conceded at least one goal in four of their last six such games in the competition.
Atletico Madrid vs Getafe Prediction
Atletico Madrid have grown in stature since the start of the season and will look to keep up with Barcelona and Real Madrid in the title race. The hosts have been excellent in La Liga and will look to make the most of their impressive form.
Getafe have shown glimpses of their ability this season but have largely failed expectations in the competition. Atletico Madrid are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 4-1 Getafe
Atletico Madrid vs Getafe Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Atletico Madrid to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Atletico Madrid to score first - Yes