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Barcelona will look to keep its distance atop the La Liga table when they take on Getafe in a key match on Sunday. Barcelona, which has just two losses on the season, entered the weekend with a 13-point cushion over second-place Real Madrid. Getafe, which will look to stay clear of relegation, is 0-1 against Barcelona this season. The last time Getafe defeated Barcelona was in October 2020, a 1-0 decision at Getafe.

The match from Estadio Coliseum Alfonso Perez in Getafe, Spain, kicks off at 10:15 a.m. ET. Barcelona are the -165 favorites (risk $165 to win $100) in Caesars Sportsbook's latest Barcelona vs. Getafe odds, with Getafe at +500. A draw is priced at +265 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Getafe vs. Barcelona picks or bets, you need to see the Spanish La Liga predictions from proven soccer insider Jon Eimer. 

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, Eimer has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. He is a stunning 82-63-4 on his soccer picks since the World Cup, returning more than $2,500 for $100 players. Anyone who follows him is way up.

Now, Eimer has broken down the Barcelona vs. Getafe matchup from every angle. You can head to SportsLine to see the picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Getafe vs. Barcelona:

  • Barcelona vs. Getafe spread: Getafe +0.5 (-160), Barcelona -0.5 (+130)
  • Barcelona vs. Getafe over/under: 2.5 goals
  • Barcelona vs. Getafe money line: Barcelona -165, Getafe +500, Draw +265
  • BAR: They have a goal differential of plus-44 in La Liga action
  • GET: Are 5-5-4 in home games this year
  • Barcelona vs. Getafe picks: See picks here

Why you should back Barcelona

Keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has been outstanding in net. In 28 starts this season, he has kept 21 clean sheets and conceded just nine goals. He has recorded 61 saves in net. The 30-year-old is in his ninth season with Barcelona, and has made 244 appearances with the side. During that span, he has registered 109 clean sheets.

Forward Robert Lewandowski is a big part of the Barcelona offense. The 34-year-old leads the side in scoring with 17 goals and six assists. He has played in 24 matches, starting 23 times. Lewandowski is in his first season with Barcelona after spending the past eight seasons with Bayern Munich in Bundesliga. He had been a prolific scorer for Bayern Munich. In 253 matches, he registered 238 goals.

Why you should back Getafe

Getafe's offense is led by forward Enes Unal. The 25-year-old leads the side in scoring with 13 goals and three assists in 28 starts. He is in his third season with Getafe. In 37 matches a year ago, he scored 16 goals, and has 33 goals in 93 career appearances with the side. In his professional career, which began in 2013-2014, he has 82 goals in 281 matches.

Keeper David Sora has been impressive at times this season. In 28 starts, he has allowed 36 goals, but has made 88 saves in net, and has posted nine clean sheets. The 30-year-old is in his fifth year with the side. In that span, he has 64 clean sheets, while making 262 saves. He has given up 173 goals in 169 career starts.

How to make Barcelona vs. Getafe picks

Eimer has scrutinized the Getafe vs. Barcelona match from every angle, and he is leaning Under on the goal total. He's also locked in a strong plus-money pick, and has a full breakdown of the match. You can see it at SportsLine.

So, who wins Barcelona vs. Getafe in Monday's La Liga matchup? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Getafe vs Barcelona, all from the European soccer expert who knows the sport inside and out.