Barcelona returns to La Liga after the Super Cup win to face 15th-placed Getafe. Barcelona is 3rd in La Liga after dropping crucial points in the League during November and December.
Can Barcelona regain Momentum?
Barcelona is heading to this game looking for a payback opportunity. They want to get back to winning ways in La Liga and start the game off strong.
Barcelona started the season electrifyingly, setting the tone as serious contenders domestically and in Europe. Barcelona dominated the tone until November.
Since November, Barcelona only managed to win one of their last 7 La Liga games, these include 4 losses and 2 draws, dropping a total of 16 points. Going into these games Barcelona lacked the mentality, their performances against Real Madrid and Bayern were impressive, but they now seem to be overshadowed by Barcelona’s recent struggles.
Only a handful of individuals have shown their quality in these games, and as a result, Barca has failed to show performances as a cohesive team.
This game is a chance for Barcelona to be back in La Liga and continue the unfinished business they started at the start of the season. Barcelona showed off their class performances in the Super Cup and in their last game against Real Betis, scoring 12 goals in 3 games.
Expected Lineups
Getafe predicted lineup vs Barcelona (4-4-2): Soria; Dakonam, Duarte, Alderete, Iglesias; Alena, Milla, Arambarri, Coba; Uche, Mayoral. Credits: 90min
Barcelona predicted lineup vs Getafe (4-2-3-1): Pena; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde; Casado, Pedri; Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Lewandowski. Credits: 90min
What to expect?
In my opinion, this will be an end-to-end game overall. Barcelona will be the only team dominating the play of the game with more possession and more chances. Getafe on the other hand, will play a low-block. If we compare the last 5 games h2h for both teams, Barcelona have won 3 and 2 draws.
Barcelona should look for early chances to get the lead and dominate the game by holding possession. Lewandowski who is in great form usually ghosts in these games not taking his chances, he needs to step up and continue his La Liga form.
For me, the score prediction would be 3-0 for Barcelona. Pedri and Lamine Yamal are crucial for the team in attack and Cubarsi and Araujo keeping a clean sheet. Share your thoughts in the comments.