Atletico vs Getafe Prediction 4 February 2025

🔊 Which team's journey in the Copa del Rey will come to an end? At the moment, the "Colchoneros" continue to compete on all fronts, and winning the Copa del Rey is surely one of Diego Simeone's main goals. The quarter-final match between Atletico Madrid and Getafe will take place at the capital's Wanda Metropolitano stadium, which seats 70,000 spectators. Let's take a look at the bookmakers' preliminary predictions for the upcoming clash: victory for the "Indians" - 1.5, victory for the "Dark Blues" - 7.4.

📊 H2H

In the national cup, the teams have met 4 times. In none of these instances have the "City" managed to celebrate success and advance to the next stage of the tournament. It's also worth noting that Getafe's last victory in all competitions dates back to the distant 2011/12 season (3:2).

🔴 ATLETICO

Atletico confidently made it to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey, defeating several clubs from Spain's lower divisions along the way. The "Colchoneros" undoubtedly want to succeed in this tournament, especially considering their last triumph was recorded in the distant 2012/13 season. It was then that a goal by Brazilian Miranda brought Atletico victory in extra time over Real Madrid (2:1). Diego Simeone is one of the strongest coaches in modern football, and one of his strengths is his ability to properly prepare his team for knockout matches. The Argentine specialist's tactical flexibility allows for quick adjustments. For example, despite the nominal 4-4-2 scheme, the "Indians" regularly line up with 5 defenders, simplifying defensive compactness. Samuel Lino plays a crucial role in this aspect, doing a colossal amount of work down the left flank. In the upcoming cup clash, Javier Galan is not expected to play due to a recent injury.

🔵 GETAFE

The "City" are in optimal form at this stage of the season. Jose Bordalas and company have been unbeaten for 6 consecutive matches. The road to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey was not easy for the "Dark Blues". In their matches against Orihuela (1:0 ET) and Granada (1:0 AET), the capital club failed to succeed within regular time. It's important to note that despite their relatively modest resources, Getafe is one of La Liga's most effective teams in defensive phases. On average, they concede no more than 0.77 goals per match. Many viewers and fans of Spanish football claim that Jose Bordalas is an advocate of overly defensive football, often resorting to "parking the bus". However, in our editorial opinion, this is not entirely true. Firstly, the "Dark Blues" defensive line regularly pushes quite high, largely due to their aim to catch opponents offside. Secondly, using classical full-backs helps the club maintain high compactness and avoid positional losses between players. Next Tuesday is expected to see another cautious and straightforward performance from Getafe, characterized by numerous long balls and aerial duels.

⚽️ GOALS PREDICTION

Head-to-head clashes between two defensive styles often defy trends and feature a significant number of goals. This notion perfectly aligns with the narratives of encounters between the "Colchoneros" and "City". In 6 out of the last 8 matches between Atletico and Getafe, there have been at least 3 goals scored. We suggest betting on - total over 2 goals.

🚩 CORNERS PREDICTION

Sometimes there is a lack of wing activity in matches involving both clubs. This is facilitated by a crowded midfield and an emphasis on advancing the ball through the center. In 6 out of the last 8 encounters, there were no more than 10 corner kicks. Note the average number of corners conceded by both teams this season: "Colchoneros" - 3.3, "City" - 4. We doubt that the upcoming match will show an opposite trend. Our pick - total corners under 9.5.

📝 MATCH PREDICTION

Atletico has historically been a very difficult opponent for "City". The last time Getafe succeeded in a head-to-head encounter was over 12 years ago. This statistic also exerts psychological pressure on players from the relatively modest capital club. Furthermore, the "Colchoneros" have greater resources and can sometimes rotate their squad without losing quality. Our editorial team predicts a victory for the hosts with a score of 3:1. Key bet - Atletico win in regular time.