Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Copa del Rey match.
Atlético Madrid are having a fantastic season and look well-positioned to claim a long-awaited trophy. They are considered the strong favourites to defeat Getafe in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, though Getafe have been in solid form and will prioritise a disciplined defensive display against them.
Atlético Madrid
Dropped points against Leganés (0:1) and Villarreal (1:1) cost Atlético Madrid the top spot in La Liga. However, a comfortable win over Real Mallorca (2:0) has kept them within touching distance of Real Madrid, whom they face in a crucial derby on Saturday—meaning Diego Simeone’s staff may manage their resources carefully in this match. In eight matches in 2025, Atlético Madrid have seen the under 2.5 goals market land five times. Their preference for counter-attacking football often results in low-scoring encounters, with impact players introduced from the bench to shift momentum when needed.
Getafe
Unlike their powerful opponents, Getafe are unbeaten since the start of January. However, their cup performances have been less than convincing, scraping past Granada (1:0 after extra time) and lower-league Pontevedra (1:0). They are known for frustrating opponents by slowing down play and limiting goal-scoring opportunities. In Saturday’s (0:0) draw against Sevilla, Getafe produced just 0.68 xG while allowing only one shot on target.
Atlético Madrid vs Getafe Prediction
Since Atlético Madrid’s narrow win over Getafe (1:0) in La Liga on 15 December, they have kept five clean sheets in all competitions. This match is likely to be another cagey affair with few clear chances.
