Barcelona have won all seven matches of the new La Liga season. They host Getafe at Camp Nou, looking to stay six points clear of Real Madrid.

Barcelona sweating over Raphinha’s fitness

The international break delivered one injury scare for Barcelona. Raphinha suffered a thigh issue, which leaves the 29-year-old rated doubtful for this game. The Brazil international has been in fantastic form this term, with 12 goals in seven league outings.

Gabriel Jesus should fill the void up front if Raphinha doesn’t recover. Karim Adeyemi could also be preferred to Anthony Gordon on the left flank, given the Englishman was heavily involved for his country in the Nations League.

Three players are definitely out for the hosts: Roony Bardghji, Frenkie de Jong and Andreas Christensen. In better news for Hansi Flick, Joan García should be ready to start in goal after his recent fitness issues.

Barcelona predicted lineup vs Getafe (4-2-3-1): J. García; Cancelo, Martín, Cubarsí, E. García; Rodri, Pedri; Adeyemi, Fermín, Yamal; Jesus.

Defensive approach expected from Getafe

José Bordalás is one of La Liga’s most conservative coaches, so expect few risks from Getafe, who sit 11th on eight points. They will defend with five across the back.

They still have a doubt over Abdel Abqar, while Christantus Uche and Juanmi Jiménez are long-term injury absentees. Light changes are possible from the team that beat Málaga 1-0, with Kiko Femenía potentially returning at right-back.

Iván Azón scored a late winner last time out. That was his first goal for Los Azulones in what was his fourth appearance. He may be rewarded with another start here, with Enes Ünal his most likely strike partner.

Getafe predicted lineup vs Barcelona (5-3-2): Soria; Femenía, Djené, Gudelj, Romero, Mojica; Mario Martín, Mangala, Terrats; Azón, Ünal.

Barcelona vs Getafe Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Barcelona -2 Handicap
  • Odds: 1.35 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Barcelona 3-0 Getafe
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 7GH72

Key stats:

  • Barcelona have won four of the past five meetings between the clubs without conceding.
  • Getafe’s average of 0.57 goals per game is the second-worst record in La Liga.
  • Flick’s side are the top scorers in the Spanish top flight with their average of 4.43 goals per 90 minutes.

Barça have been unstoppable so far this term, scoring 36 times in eight matches across all competitions. They’ve beaten all of their opponents by at least two goals. Meanwhile, the Catalans have won four of their previous six fixtures by margins of three goals or more.

Getafe have been beaten to nil on each of their past four trips to Barcelona. The main risk is a narrow win, as two of those ended 1-0, but Barça’s scoring form makes the -2 handicap a safe pick at 1.35.

Barcelona vs Getafe Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Lamine Yamal to score first
  • Odds: 4.2 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: X5J72

Lamine Yamal is one of the most in-form players in world football. He has registered 12 goals and seven assists across his last 10 appearances for club and country.

The 19-year-old has made a habit of finding the net early. He scored the opening goal inside six minutes in three of Spain’s four Nations League fixtures during the international break. Backing Yamal to strike first offers value in this match at odds of 4.2.

Verdict: Barcelona -2 Handicap (1.35) — Barcelona 3-0 Getafe.