FC Barcelona vs Getafe Prediction and Betting Tips | La Liga Gameweek 8
La Liga · Saturday 10 October 2026 · 16:30 UTC · Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona · updated 2026-10-10
FC Barcelona welcome Getafe to Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona in La Liga Gameweek 8 action on Saturday 10 October 2026, kick-off 16:30 UTC.
FC Barcelona have played 7 matches in La Liga this season, scoring 4.4 and conceding 1.0 goals a game and winning 100% of them. At home they average 4.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded over 3 matches, with a 43% win rate. Getafe have played 7 matches in La Liga this season, scoring 0.6 and conceding 1.0 goals a game and winning 29% of them. Away from home they average 0.0 goals scored and 1.7 conceded over 3 matches, with a 0% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, FC Barcelona are clear favourites at 82%, with the draw at 12% and Getafe at 6%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: FC Barcelona 2.96, Getafe 0.73.
- Over 2.5 goals: 71% · both teams to score: 49%.
- Most likely score: 2–0 (11%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (7 and 7 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
FC Barcelona: form and key numbers
In style FC Barcelona keep the ball, press high, take players on.
- Expected goals: 3.68 a match created, 0.99 conceded (goals minus xG: +5.3).
- Shots: 21.4 a match, 8.3 on target.
- Possession: 68.4% on average.
- Clean sheets: 43% of matches (33% at home).
- Both teams scored in 57% of their matches.
- Corners: 7.4 a match.
- Discipline: 1.1 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 7.21.
Getafe: form and key numbers
In style Getafe are happy without the ball, play long and direct.
- Expected goals: 0.92 a match created, 1.37 conceded (goals minus xG: -2.4).
- Shots: 11.7 a match, 2.7 on target.
- Possession: 40.3% on average.
- Clean sheets: 29% of matches (0% away).
- Both teams scored in 29% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.0 a match.
- Discipline: 3.3 yellow cards a match, 3.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.73.
FC Barcelona vs Getafe: season averages side by side
| FC Barcelona | Per match this season | Getafe |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Matches | 7 |
| 4.4 | Goals scored | 0.6 |
| 1.0 | Goals conceded | 1.0 |
| 3.68 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.92 |
| 0.99 | xG conceded | 1.37 |
| 21.4 | Shots | 11.7 |
| 8.3 | On target | 2.7 |
| 68.4 | Possession % | 40.3 |
| 43% | Clean sheets % | 29% |
| 57% | Both teams scored % | 29% |
| 7.4 | Corners | 4.0 |
| 1.1 | Yellow cards | 3.3 |
| 7.21 | Average rating | 6.73 |
Players to watch
FC Barcelona
- Rodri DMF · Deep-lying playmaker · Moneyball Score 76 · Secure passer, Ball circulator (top 2% of his position)
- Raphinha CF · Poacher · Moneyball Score 76 · Gets into scoring positions, Clinical finisher (top 1% of his position)
Getafe
- David Soria GK · Shot-stopper · Moneyball Score 54 · Long passer, Shot-stopper (top 1% of his position)
- Zaid Romero CB · Stopper · Moneyball Score 49 · Reads the game, Long passer (top 5% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal, 19 · FC Barcelona · RWF · Inside forward · Moneyball Score 88
Lamine Yamal, 19, plays as a winger for FC Barcelona in La Liga. Strongest for his role in successful dribbles and expected goals. Weakest in dispossessed. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every winger in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average winger, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- SS · Second striker Accomplished, 91
- RW · Winger Natural, 88
- LW · Winger Accomplished, 84
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4.49 / 90 | 99% |
| Expected goals | 0.86 / 90 | 99% |
| Expected assists (est.) | 0.67 / 90 | 99% |
| Key passes | 4.34 / 90 | 99% |
| Shots | 5.89 / 90 | 99% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★★ Inside forward Winger
- ★★★★★ Creative winger Winger
- ★★★★½ Shadow striker Second striker
Scout's notes: Dribbler, Gets into scoring positions, Creator.
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FC Barcelona vs Getafe prediction
FC Barcelona should have more of the ball, with Getafe likely to sit in a compact block and look to break; FC Barcelona like to take players on; Getafe go long and direct. Moneyball's model expects about 3.7 goals - 2.96 for FC Barcelona and 0.73 for Getafe - with over 2.5 goals at 71% and both teams scoring at 49%. FC Barcelona have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: FC Barcelona 2-0 Getafe
FC Barcelona vs Getafe betting tips
- Tip 1: FC Barcelona to win 82% on Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers
- Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals 71% by the model, 3.69 goals expected
- Tip 3: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 7.4 cards a match between them
- Tip 4: Over 9.5 corners 11.4 corners a match between them
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The full analysis
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FC Barcelona vs Getafe: questions and answers
When is FC Barcelona vs Getafe?
FC Barcelona vs Getafe is on Saturday 10 October 2026, kick-off 16:30 UTC, in La Liga Gameweek 8.
Where is FC Barcelona vs Getafe played?
At Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, FC Barcelona's home ground.
Who will win FC Barcelona vs Getafe?
FC Barcelona are the favourites: FC Barcelona 82%, draw 12%, Getafe 6%. Our prediction is FC Barcelona 2-0 Getafe.
Who is the player to watch in FC Barcelona vs Getafe?
Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona: a inside forward with a Moneyball Score of 88 against every winger in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in FC Barcelona vs Getafe?
Moneyball's model expects about 3.7 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 71%.
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