Barcelona vs Getafe – Preview, prediction, available players, team news, lineups, key player to miss the clash
Barcelona will be aiming to extend their perfect start to the season when they host winless Getafe at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Wednesday. With six consecutive victories in La Liga, Hansi Flick’s side sits four points clear at the top of the table, while Getafe languishes in the relegation zone, having yet to secure a win this season.
Match Preview:
Barcelona has been in red-hot form, scoring 16 goals in their last three league matches, including a 5-1 demolition of Villarreal in their most recent game. Despite the setback of losing goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen to a serious knee injury, the Blaugrana have been relentless, with Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Pablo Torre all contributing heavily to their goal-scoring tally.
Meanwhile, Getafe has struggled to find their rhythm, with just three goals scored in six matches. Despite their defensive resilience—conceding fewer goals than most teams in La Liga—they’ve been unable to secure a win and will be hard-pressed to get a result against Barcelona.
Team News:
Barcelona: Ter Stegen’s absence means Iñaki Peña will get his first start of the season. Barcelona is also missing key players like Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, and Andreas Christensen. Ferran Torres returns from suspension, and Alejandro Balde and Pau Cubarsi are expected to start after being rotated last weekend.
Getafe: The visitors have fitness concerns of their own, with Nabil Aberdin and Álvaro Rodríguez doubtful. Borja Mayoral, who scored a penalty in their last match, may return to the starting lineup, while Alex Sola and Carles Pérez are pushing for starts.
Prediction:
Given Barcelona’s form and Getafe’s struggles, it’s hard to see anything other than a comfortable win for the home side. With Lewandowski leading the line and a strong supporting cast, we predict a 3-0 victory for Barcelona.
Barcelona 3-0 Getafe
