Atletico Madrid will have to meet the team of Getafe, that have been quite an obstacle last year. Currently both teams have the same amount of points (10) and Getafe is 6th, while Atl. Madrid is 7th.
Madrid have picked up only one point from their last three meetings with Getafe in Primera Division, as result of a 1-1 draw in February 2009, before losing twice last season.
On this stadium, both teams have a mirror record, two wins and two draws, but Getafe got the edge with the latest wins. So far Getafe has scored most goals in La Liga, 11. With Diego Forlan out of shape and Kun Aguero probably still absent, Atletico’s forward doesn’t look good.
On top of that Getafe has kept their net clean in the last two games of the season, which will make it even harder for Atletico to get something out of this game.
Here are some more interesting facts about the game:
* Atletico have scored one goal in each of their last four league games, enough for a win and a draw.
* At home, the Colchoneros have alternated wins and defeats over their last five league games.
* Míchel’s side have already conceded three goals from the penalty spot this season, a league-high; last season, the Azulones conceded only one in 38 fixtures, less than any other side in La Liga.
Prediction?
Getafe to win @ 4.40 (Bet with the highest odds at Betfair.com – 25£ FREE BET): I know this bet might seem a little bit out there but trust me it’s not. Both teams have equal chances winning this game, and it will be just stupid to go with the miserable odds for Atletico, having in mind their missing forwards and the shape of their only worthy striker Forlan. Not to mention the last two losses against Getafe last season, that also will have impact on Atletico’s performance.
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