Real Madrid can once again overtake Girona and return to the top of La Liga when they face Getafe on Thursday at Estadio Coliseum in Getafe, Spain. Real Madrid enter Thursday's match in second place in the La Liga standings with 54 points, one point behind Girona. Meanwhile, Getafe sit 10th in the La Liga table with 29 points.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Real Madrid are the -200 favorites (risk $200 to win $100) in the latest Getafe vs. Real Madrid odds, with Getafe the +500 underdogs. A draw is priced at +310 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. (For more soccer coverage, click here.)

Before you lock in your Real Madrid vs. Getafe picks or La Liga predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year he was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including Euro qualifying (+6.30 units), the EFL Cup (+4.47), the FA Cup (+3.07) and the Champions League (+3.05) among others. So far this year he is 12-8 (+3.39) on all of his soccer picks.

Green knows that Los Blancos have dominated the head-to-head series against Getafe recently. In 26 matches between the teams since 2010, Real Madrid have 22 wins against just two defeats. The teams have drawn twice. Los Blancos also have won the last four meetings between the clubs.

The expert also has taken into account that Getafe's Borja Mayoral has emerged as one of the best scorers in La Liga. The 26-year-old striker is tied for the league lead in goals, with 14. Over his last 10 La Liga matches, a stretch that began in early November, he has scored nine goals. Earlier this season against Real Madrid, he scored the team's only goal in a 2-1 loss.

Now, Green has taken a close look at this La Liga match from all sides. We can tell you he is leaning Over on the goal total. He also has two other best bets, including one that would pay plus money, and a full breakdown of this La Liga match. You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own. 

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