Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Turning their attention back to La Liga action on Sunday night, Barcelona will welcome Getafe to Catalonia.
Barcelona
Starting with the hosts, while there might have been plenty of raised eyebrows around Catalonia last summer following Hansi Flick’s arrival, Barcelona have embarked on a sensational rise under the former Bayern Munich boss. Making real history last season as they recaptured their La Liga crown, the Spanish giants have only continued to break a string of records this year. Getting their Champions League adventure underway with a 2-1 victory away at Premier League outfit Newcastle on Thursday night, Flick’s men are once again firing on all cylinders. Marking their return from September’s international break with a dominant 6-0 romp at home against Valencia, Barca will be looking to make another heavyweight statement here. Gaining a fearsome reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third, the reigning Spanish champions have notched 15 goals in their first five appearances across all competitions.
Barcelona Team News
Once again missing out away at St. James’ Park on Thursday night, Barcelona are once again sweating over the fitness of Ballon d’Or contender Lamine Yamal. Likewise, yet to make a single appearance this season and still sidelined with a long-term back issue, German shot-stopper Marc-Andre her Stegen will be out for the foreseeable future.
Opening both his Barca and Champions League account with a stunning brace away at Newcastle earlier in the week, Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford should keep his spot from the start. Making a permanent summer switch from local rivals Espanyol, Joan Garcia will start between the sticks in Catalonia.
Getafe
As for the visitors, losing seven of their final eight La Liga appearances and limping their way over the finishing line in the midst of what was a public crisis, many thought that Getafe would have a real battle on their hands in the race to keep hold of their La Liga status this time around. However, enjoying what has been a record-breaking run since opening up the 2025/26 campaign, Jose Bordalas’ high-flying squad have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across Spain’s elite. Last seen marking their return from September’s international break with a 2-0 victory at home against Real Oviedo, the mood around the Estadio Coliseum is at a red-hot high. Getting proceedings underway with a stellar 2-0 win away at Celta Vigo on August 17th, the Madrid-based outfit have won three of their first four La Liga showdowns. Despite being pencilled in as a landslide underdog when they travel to Catalonia, Getafe should be confident of asking some questions.
Getafe Team News
Yet to make a single appearance since opening up the new campaign and still dealing with a long-term knee injury, former Real Betis ace Juanmi will once again miss out here. However, aside from the one-time Southampton misfit, Bordalas’ side have reported a clean bill of health.
Opening his La Liga account on his first start of the season, former Real Madrid youngster Borja Mayoral should keep his spot leading the line. Making an immediate impact after completing a summer switch from Los Blancos, Mario Martin will start in the middle of the park.
Barcelona vs Getafe Key Factors to Consider
- When Barcelona and Getafe last met back in January, Sunday’s opponents played out a 1-1 stalemate in Madrid.
- However, Barca have won all of their previous seven consecutive showdowns against Getafe in Catalonia.
- Getting their Champions League adventure underway with a 2-1 victory away at Newcastle in midweek,
- Barcelona have registered 15 goals in their first five appearances across all competitions.
- Flick’s side have suffered just a single domestic defeat in Catalonia so far this calendar year.
- Getafe have registered nine points from their first four La Liga appearances this season.
Conclusion
Getting their European charge underway with a 2-1 victory at St. James’ Park in midweek, Barcelona will be excited by their return to Catalonia on Sunday night. Although Getafe might have opened up the new campaign in the midst of a remarkable run, the Blues couldn’t have asked for a tougher challenge here. Watching the reigning Spanish champions mark their return from September’s International break with a 6-0 romp against Valencia, Barca have also suffered just a sole domestic defeat in Catalonia so far this calendar year.
Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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