La Liga Getafe vs Barcelona: The Leaders Regroup at the Alfonso Perez

Getafe CF vs FC Barcelona

Nothing is set in stone yet in La Liga, and every single club in the top five still have a chance of stealing the top spot from the current league leaders. The season has been so compelling at the top half as Real Madrid struggled while Deportivo Alaves are surprising teams left and right with their plays so far.

However, it’s almost impossible to imagine Barcelona buckling now of all times. The defending champions of the Spanish top flight may have a bit over the course of the season, but I don’t believe that they will trip against their upcoming opponents.

La Liga: Getafe vs Barcelona is a seemingly one-sided affair, but I don’t think the hosts would simply welcome the Catalan juggernauts and allow them to leave the Alfonso Perez Coliseum with the three points.

Getafe will do everything in their power to spoil Barcelona’s lead, and it is up to the Blaugrana to focus on the task at hand to finish their first football match of 2019 in a victory. Join us as we scour the Getafe vs Barcelona news for interesting plot points.

Talking Points

The Azulones don’t feel blue

Fans who have watched Spanish football over the past two decades might be familiar with how Getafe used to be one of the weaker sides in La Liga. From 2004 to 2016, the side struggled to compete for the European spots. It seemed to many that they were doomed to struggle at the bottom of the league.

When they did get relegated to the second tier for the 2016/17 campaign, something changed with the team. Jose Bordalas changed the team for the better when he came in September 2016. He made sure that Getafe would only stay at the Segunda Division for one year before finishing the next two seasons competing for European spots.

Azulones will try to create a giant-killing act in the upcoming La Liga Getafe vs Barcelona match up — Jose Bordalas giving command in touchline

Bordalas’ 4-4-2 has been working wonders for the side, and a good couple of players are thriving in the setup. Jorge Molina and Angel Rodriguez are raking in goals thanks to their experience and skill, but the assists have been coming from all over the pitch as they launch long balls and through passes to catch defences off-guard.

Moreover, they have already made moves ever since the winter transfer window opened in the new year. They made a coup of a signing in Samuel Saiz, an attacking midfielder who previously plied his trade at Getafe. They also bolstered their midfield by signing former Arsenal man Mathieu Flamini.

Of course, the Azulones aren’t the most intimidating team in the league. After all, they struggled against Real Madrid during the season’s early days. However, everyone understands that their current position on the table, seventh, wasn’t earned by being lucky.

They worked hard to get to where they are, and they aren’t going to simply cede any points to the league leaders without putting up a fierce resistance.

Barca must build a gap again

The most hardcore of Barcelona fans are surely scratching their heads as to why their beloved club still hasn’t placed a sizable gap between themselves and the chasing pack. Some might have expected the Blaugrana to garner more points, given the advantages they get to enjoy.

First of all, they have quality attackers that allow them to crush most competition in the domestic division. Ousmane Dembele showcased his brilliant potential when he scored a goal to help end Barcelona’s 2018 in style. Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are also outstanding goal threats that force every coach in La Liga to adjust.

Moreover, they have capable defenders that can close out opposing attackers and stop the run of play from fully developing. Jordi Alba, Gerard Pique and Sergio Busquets have been vital in the team’s successes.

However, Barcelona haven’t been as dominant as they should have, uncharacteristically dropping points against Real Betis, Leganes, Girona and Athletic Bilbao. While Ernesto Valverde claims that he is not thinking about his future, but the four teams tailing them can capitalise on any mistakes they make.

His seat will be on fire if the title race becomes any tighter than it already is. He knows that he must win this match or he might be out of a job in the summer.

History

These two clubs have played each other at least 30 times in the La Liga era, and there’s no question that Barcelona are the overwhelming favourites among leading online bookies like SBOBET. Barcelona won 21 games, scoring 71 goals in the process. They have only dropped points six times and lost three.

Moreover, recent form also points to Barcelona winning this match with ease. Getafe have scored five points in their last three La Liga games, garnering three goals. Meanwhile, the Catalan club has six in two games and netted seven goals while keeping their clean sheets.

Betting Tip

	Getafe vs Barcelona	Barcelona First Half Asian Handicap -0.75 @ 2.26
	January 7 03:45 (GMT+8)

There should be no way for Barcelona to drop this game after pounding their last two opponents to submission in such a manner. They have two of the league’s top scorers in their Starting XI so they shouldn’t worry too much about not scoring goals. As long as they keep Getafe’s veteran attackers at bay, they should have no problem stopping their hosts on their tracks by half-time.

If you want more Getafe vs Barcelona odds for this match, it would be worth checking the Over-Under Market and the First Half 1X2 markets. The game is so lop-sided towards the league leaders that going for the full-time markets is a waste of time and money.

For a risky punt, I’d suggest going for a 0-2 Correct Score as it offers a huge 6.80 reward. I think the Blaugrana will be able to repeat their heroics last game and finish with another two-goal cushion.