Atletico Madrid vs Getafe Prediction 14 March 2026
🔊 Can the "City" team pose a challenge to their formidable opponent? One of the highlights of Saturday's La Liga schedule is the clash between Atlético Madrid and Getafe. José Bordalás's side are in excellent form and are determined to keep their momentum going. Meanwhile, the "Rojiblancos" had an additional physical test midweek, but they cannot lose sight of their objectives in La Liga. Bookmakers give a fivefold advantage to the home side, not anticipating much suspense in this encounter.
Head-to-Head
📊 Let's focus on the outcomes over the last 10 head-to-head matches: the "Colchoneros" have secured 7 victories, there have been 2 draws, and the "Citizens" have claimed 1 win. Averaging the goal-scoring over this period, Atlético lead with 2.5 goals to 1. In the first round of the current league, Diego Simeone's side managed a hard-fought victory at the "Coliseum Alfonso Perez" with a 1-0 scoreline.
Head-to-head statistics Atletico Madrid - Getafe

Atletico Madrid Team Overview
🔴 Despite facing numerous challenges this season, the "Colchoneros" remain in contention across three competitions. Advancing to the Copa del Rey final and then securing a resounding 5-2 victory over Tottenham in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 has added to Diego Simeone's reputation. In La Liga, the capital club currently sits third in the standings, amassing 54 points from 27 matches. It's crucial to note Atlético's effectiveness at the Wanda Metropolitano, where they have collected 37 points from 14 games, ranking second in the league.
⚪ In their last La Liga outing, Atlético clinched a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Real Sociedad. The standout performer was Nico González, who scored a brace after coming off the bench. During the week, the "Colchoneros" faced additional physical demands with their European clash against Tottenham (5-2). Remarkably, Diego Simeone's squad showed no mercy, as Atlético's attacking line clinically converted their chances. Now, the Spanish club can employ their favored tactical approach in the return leg-playing to the scoreline.
Match Results: Atletico Madrid

Getafe Team Overview
🔵 The "City" team are in excellent form, suffering just one defeat in their last seven matches. José Bordalás has successfully diversified his team's play, catching opponents off guard. Currently, the side from the namesake city sit in 9th place in the league standings, just five points shy of the European competition spots. Let's take a look at Getafe's average performance metrics: they score 0.85 goals per game while conceding 1.07.
⚪ In their last La Liga outing, Getafe secured a surprising victory over Real Betis (2-0). The "City" team not only managed to withstand the opponent's attacking pressure but also showed remarkable efficiency in converting their chances. Recently, the Spanish coach has favored compact tactical formations, with the 5-4-1 being one of them. Creating a numerical advantage in midfield allows them to be effective in duels and maintain balance across the lines. Getafe's top scorer this season in La Liga is Mauro Arambarri, with 5 goals in 27 league appearances.
Match Results: Getafe
Latest news
Atletico Madrid
🎤 Atletico's head coach Diego Simeone shared his thoughts on his team's recent European victory: "We turned the events in our favor, and they unfolded just as we planned. In the first half, we could have been more decisive. Regarding the goal we conceded, our defense could have done better. In the second half, Oblak prevented it from becoming 4-2, and Julian Alvarez scored the fifth. It's an important win against a strong opponent in England. The return leg will be tough, as is any away match in European competitions. Overall, the team played well and created chances early in the game. The win could have been even more convincing. I've never seen [such an early goalkeeper substitution], not at a professional level. That's not my problem; it's their issue, their coach's, their goalkeeper's. I don't comment on other people's decisions."
❌ In the upcoming match, Rodrigo Mendoza won't be available - the 20-year-old Spaniard is recovering from a minor injury.
Getafe
📰 Ahead of the match against Betis (2-0) at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, Getafe president Ángel Torres presented Domingos Duarte with a commemorative jersey to mark his 100th official appearance for the club. The ceremony took place on the pitch just minutes before kickoff, in front of Getafe fans who warmly applauded the Portuguese defender for his time with the team. Duarte received a special jersey with the number 100, symbolizing his dedication, consistency, and hard work since joining the club.
❌ In Getafe's injury list, Abou Camara is sidelined with a leg injury. The participation of Davinchi (knee injury), Juanmi (leg injury), and Borja Mayoral (knee injury) remains doubtful for the match.
⚽ Goal Prediction
It's worth noting that Getafe excel at disrupting the game's tempo. In 7 of their last 8 matches, there have been no more than two goals scored. Equally important is the average number of goals conceded by each side in this season's La Liga: Atletico - 0.9, Getafe - 1.1. Our editorial choice is under 2.5 goals.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Remarkably, in 5 of Atletico's last 7 matches, there were no more than 10 corner kicks. A similar trend is evident for Getafe. Let's focus on the average number of corners conceded by each side this season: Atletico - 3.8, Getafe - 4.5. Considering these statistical trends, it makes sense to opt for the following bet - Atletico's individual total corners under 6.5*.
🚀 Player Stats Bet
We anticipate a high level of intensity in the upcoming clash. Getafe typically employ an aggressive tactical model with plenty of physical battles. It's crucial to highlight Domingos Duarte, who leads the league in yellow cards with 9. Our editorial choice is Domingos Duarte to receive a card at 3.5*.
😱 Risky Bet
Considering Getafe's fantastic form and the fact that Atletico have recently exerted themselves in European competition, there's a strong chance for the visitors to earn points. We believe that Getafe's effective positional defense can pose significant problems for their esteemed opponents. A risky bet is Getafe to win with a handicap (0) at 4.92*.
👀 If the Match Doesn't Go as Planned
Matches involving Getafe often feature unexpected developments. If the visitors concede an early goal, their entire tactical plan could unravel. Atletico are adept at managing leads and could dominate under such circumstances. We suggest considering the following outcome - Atletico to win with a handicap (-1) at 2.01*.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
Editorial Prediction
No matter how you look at it, Getafe are a challenging opponent for the giants of Spanish football. Their so-called anti-football strategy proves quite effective against teams that favor short passing play. In three of the last four head-to-head encounters, the "City" side have not lost to the "Mattresses" by more than a single goal difference. We anticipate a final score of 0-1. The key bet is on Getafe to win with a (+1) handicap.
