- Atletico Madrid are 3rd in LaLiga 2025/2026 with 54 points after 27 games.
- Getafe are 9th with 35 points, holding strong in the top half.
- Atletico have won both of their last two home games.
Atleti too solid to crack
Atletico Madrid are too solid, consistent and strong to lose to Getafe on Saturday when the two Madrid-based clubs clash in an interesting LaLiga fixture.
Oscar Fernandez’s side have been so disciplined and tough to beat since the coach took over in 2021. Their style is pragmatic, but there is structure to their build-up play and a lot of power when they play vertically.
Alexander Soerloth leads the line with 10 LaLiga goals in 26 games, but Atletico can win games by being solid and then stealing one, especially at home where they have a fearsome record in the 2025/2026 campaign of 12 wins, one draw and only one defeat in 14.
Getafe gritty enough to get a goal
Getafe, who are on a two-game winning streak after beating Real Madrid 1-0 away and Real Betis 2-0 at home, could be good enough to make Atleti work hard for their win.
Pepe Bordalas’ side are a gritty bunch who have played their best football in a direct, disciplined way that is simple to understand - win the physical battles, defend well from a low-to-mid block, create with set pieces and counter-attack rapidly when the chance arises.
They have won four of their last five, losing only once, but will have to work very hard to get a result here with Atletico averaging 2.36 goals and conceding only 0.86 per home match at the Metropolitano.
Stalemate on the cards
Getafe has conceded 18 goals in 13 away LaLiga games this season and is vulnerable on the road. Atleti have won four of the last five meetings between the clubs in all competitions with Getafe taking the other victory. Martin Satriano has come good for Getafe with three goals in their last seven, but Atletico are still a class above with Soerloth a constant threat. Mauro Arambarri is Getafe’s top scorer in LaLiga 2025/2026 with five goals from midfield while Luis Milla has racked up eight assists in 26 games as the architect. With the local rivalry and coaches’ past battles adding extra spice to this fixture, we are taking Atletico to win at 33/50 because of their home fortress status and tactical discipline. Getafe, who has failed to win their last two at this venue, may struggle to find any space as both sides get compact and there is a good chance one of them will not score - so BTTS-No is our second pick at 1/2.
