Inter Milan VS Getafe Match Prediction

This match will mark the very first time that Getafe and Inter Milan have squared off.

Inter Milan vs Getafe Betting Tips and Odds

Bet365 have the following odds available for this match:

Inter Milan are at 10/11, a draw is at 11/5, and Getafe are at 7/2.  

Inter will come into this match in a bit of a lull at the moment.  Not only has their season been interrupted by the situation in Italy, but they also are no longer, in reality, much of a factor in the Serie A title race.  Sure, they still have an outside shot, but they lost to Juventus on Sunday and are now nine points off their pace.  They do have a game in hand, but with Lazio also chasing down the Old Lady, you really have to believe that this is their one and only true shot at glory this term.  

Getafe, meanwhile, have had an absolutely amazing season to date.  They had a strong run last term, and many would have thought that being in the Europa League would derail them in this go-around.  However, they are sitting fourth in Spain’s La Liga at present, with them sitting a point above fifth placed Sevilla right now.  They have quite the fight on their hands to make it to the Champions League, but seeing as how they knocked Ajax out last round, they have effectively have two shots at it.  

Inter’s home record, across all competitions, this term includes 11 wins, five draws, and three defeats.  All three sides that have beaten them to this point are still in the Champions League, with Napoli, Juventus, and Barcelona comprising that list.  So, it has taken some heavyweight doing to unseat them at the San Siro thus far.  As for Getafe’s record on their travels, they have nine wins, three draws, and seven losses in all comps.  They have lost two of their last three, including away to Ajax and Barcelona by a single goal.  Still, though, they have managed to get here due to incredibly strong fortitude and mental toughness.  

Ladbrokes has no for both sides scoring at 8/11.  

Betfair have Inter striking first at 1.62.  

Inter Milan vs Getafe Prediction

This one has all the makings of a tie that goes right down to the wire.  Having said that, there is no reason Inter should not be getting themselves out in front here as they head to Spain to try and hang on.  

Correct Score Prediction: Inter Milan 1-0 Getafe

Inter Milan Team News

Antonio Conte has injuries to Roberto Gagliardini, Kwadwo Asamoah, and Stefano Sensi that will limit his options in the midfield a bit for this tie with the upstart Spaniards.

Inter Milan Key Man

Goals are not easy to come by against Getafe, but luckily for Inter, they have a battering ram in the form of Romelu Lukaku.  He’s got two goals in two Europa League matches so far and has helped transform the Nerazzurri into a contender again.  He’ll be needed to bulldoze through a stern side in Getafe.  In the midfield, Christian Eriksen can help unlock that back line as well.  He came on a sub on Sunday, so he should be plenty rested and prepared to help pull this rough opponent apart with his passing.  

Inter Milan Team Form

Inter have three losses and two wins in their last five matches:

2-0 loss at Juventus
2-1 home win vs Ludogorets (UEL)
0-2 win at Ludogorets (UEL)
2-1 loss at Lazio
0-1 home loss vs Napoli (Coppa Italia)

Inter Milan Predicted Starting Line up

Expected Line up: 3-5-2

Getafe Team News

Jose Bordelas will have three men ruled out due to suspension come Sunday, so Jaime Mata, Nemanja Maksimovic, and Mauro Arambarri should definitely play here.  Vitorino Antunes and Filip Manojlovic are out with injuries, however.

Getafe Key Man

His more well known namesake Juan might be at Man United, but Jaime Mata is not one to overlook.  The Spaniard has been brilliant this season, leading from the front with some big goals.  It was his early goal in the second leg in Amsterdam that propelled them here, after all.  In the midfield, wide man Marc Cucurella is a man to keep an eye on.  He’s been linked with some bigger clubs of late, and though his numbers aren’t off the charts, one can’t help but appreciate his skill on the ball.  

Getafe Team Form

Getafe have a draw, two wins, and two losses in their last five matches:

0-0 home draw vs Celta Vigo
0-1 win at Mallorca
2-1 loss at Ajax (UEL)
0-3 home loss vs Sevilla
2-0 home win vs Ajax (UEL)

Getafe Predicted Starting Line up

Expected Line up: 4-4-2

This match looks a whole lot simpler on the fixture list than it is in reality. Inter are not having the best of times of late and have not played well against teams that are around them as far as skill level goes. Getafe are much closer than many would assume that they are, especially if you have not been paying much attention to them this term. While Inter are definite favorites here, they should not be massively so, as the Spaniards are quite the danger and can grind out results.

All three of Inter's home losses this season have come to teams currently in the Champions League knockout stages.