Atletico without problems against their favourite opponent?
The sixth matchday is on the agenda in the Spanish La Liga during the week. Although only a few matches have been played, a small division has already taken place in the table. All in all, there are still six teams that are completely undefeated, but at the same time even seven teams that are still waiting for their first win
A clash of such two opposites takes place on Tuesday evening at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, where Getafe and Atletico Madrid face each other in the capital derby. The odds are clearly in favour of the reigning champions, who have not yet reached their best footballing level, but are defensively solid as usual.
On the other hand, the situation for the “Azulones” is naturally much more tense. No wonder, because the first five games of the season in La Liga were all lost by last year’s 15th placed team. Only one goal scored makes the task even more difficult against the traditionally strong defence of the Simeone eleven. At first glance, therefore, it can only make sense to predict an away win between Getafe and Atletico Madrid. It is quite possible that it will even be a zero.
Spain Getafe – Statistics & current form
Getafe spent over 15 million euros in the summer to strengthen their squad both up front and across the board. For the club from the Madrid suburbs, however, there was virtually no alternative to the investment, because after three seasons in which the capital twice finished eighth and once fifth, they only managed to finish 15th in the final standings in 2020/21.
In the end, the lead over the first relegation place was only four points, which is why coach Pepe Bordalas had to leave his post. With Míchel, an old acquaintance – he already held the post in Getafe from 2009 to 2011 – is now supposed to bring back success. So far, however, he has not succeeded at all, because after five completed match days, the “Azules” are in second-to-last place in the standings with zero points.
Getafe have gone without a goal in four of their last five league games
The main cause for concern is the harmless attack, which only managed to score in the 1-2 draw at Barcelona. In the other four matches, including the two home games against Sevilla and Elche, the attack of the former European Cup participant, which is actually quite decent in terms of quality, remained without a goal.
Incidentally, the two home games mentioned were both lost 0:1.
The current precarious situation of the Blue and Whites was shown in the league match at the weekend, when Getafe lost 3-0 at Rayo Vallecano. The confidence is at its lowest point, the team looks unsettled and coach Míchel is also increasingly questioned. Therefore, there could hardly be a worse starting position for the match against the reigning champions, especially since with Arambarri and now also newcomer Jankto two absolutely key players are out injured
Predicted line-up of Getafe:
Soria; Suarez, Djene, Cuenca, Olivera; Alena, Maksimovic, Luis, Chema, Vitolo; Unal
Last matches played by Getafe:
Spain Atletico Madrid – Statistics & current form
All that glitters is far from gold at Atletico Madrid, too. Although the defending champions have made a good start to the new season with three wins and two draws, Simeone’s team lacked the necessary power up front, especially in the two games last week.
Both at the start of the Champions League group stage against FC Porto and at the weekend against Athletic Bilbao, the “Rojiblancos” had to settle for a goalless draw. All three draws in the current season of compulsory matches have thus taken place in their own stadium. On the other hand, the red and whites have celebrated two victories in two games away from home. Not least because of this, a prediction on the away three seems very likely between Getafe and Atletico Madrid
Third goalless Atletico game in a row?
Another argument is the very good record of the “Colchoneros” against the upcoming opponents 21 of 32 encounters in the highest Spanish division could be won by the “real” capital club. Atletico have not lost a match at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez since 2011.
Combined with the clear advantages on a qualitative level and the fact that coach Simeone has enough alternatives in terms of personnel to bring in fresh forces in the third game within a week, it is our first choice to check the odds on the away win in the Getafe vs. Atletico Madrid match.
In addition, it may be of interest to place bets on a “to-nil” win or even to take a look at the typical favourite result of the “Rojiblancos”, the 1:0.
Joao Felix was shown a yellow card at the weekend and will therefore be suspended. Koke is also still a question mark. Otherwise, however, all the men are on board, so the Argentine coach will certainly field a team that has a good chance of finally picking up three points again after two draws in a row.
Predicted Atletico Madrid line-up:
Oblak; Savic, Gimenez, Hermoso; Trippier, Llorente, De Paul, Kondogbia, Carrasco; Suarez, Griezmann
Last matches played by Atletico Madrid:
Getafe – Atletico Madrid Direct Comparison / H2H Record
21 wins, seven draws and only four defeats in 32 first league encounters – that is Atletico Madrid’s impressive record against Getafe. In the small suburb of the capital, nine victories (five draws, two defeats) were achieved in 16 attempts.
Even more remarkable, however, is the statistic that the home side have failed to score in their last eight home games against the Rojiblancos. In fact, there have only been three results in these eight mentioned encounters at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez – 0:0 (2x), 0:1 (3x) and 0:2 (3x).
But if you think you now know everything about this clash, then you are wrong. Because in fact Atletico have not lost to the “Azules” for 17 league duels and have not conceded a single goal in all 17 games.
Spain Getafe – Atletico Madrid Spain Tip
Atletico Madrid have failed to win twice in a row and have also failed to score a goal of their own. Nevertheless, the reigning Spanish champions have made a decent start to the season with three wins and two draws after five matchdays. The right opponent now awaits on Tuesday evening. The Rojiblancos have not lost to Getafe in 17 games in the national top flight and have not conceded a single goal in all 17 games.
No wonder, then, that before the 19:30 kick-off between Getafe and Atletico, lower betting odds are being offered on the visitors. The home side have lost all five of their league games in 2021/22, scored just one goal and are currently in second-last place in the table.
Simeone’s side hold all the cards and everything points to the current runners-up having a carefree evening in the capital’s suburbs. Our final pick between Getafe and Atletico Madrid is that the Colchoneros will leave the pitch as winners
If you want to take a bit more risk instead, you can bet on a win without the visitors conceding a goal or immediately play the bet on 0:1 as the final score. After all, the champions have won three of their last eight away games in Getafe with exactly this result.
