Getafe vs Valencia Preview: Predictions, Team News, Lineups
Valencia is set to seek their first La Liga victory in nearly two months as they travel to face Getafe on Sunday afternoon. Currently, Valencia ranks 18th in the La Liga standings, just one point adrift of 17th-placed Mallorca. In contrast, Getafe occupies the 12th position, four points clear of their weekend foes.
Match Preview: Getafe vs Valencia
Getafe has experienced a challenging season, recording six wins, three draws, and ten losses in 19 La Liga matches, accumulating 21 points. Their recent form highlights their struggles, with five defeats in their last six outings across all competitions. Their last league victory came against Elche in late November.
The team kicked off 2026 with a 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano but faced a setback with a 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad on January 9. With only 15 goals scored this season, Getafe has the second-worst offensive record, trailing only Real Oviedo, who have found the net nine times. Additionally, Getafe’s home performance has been subpar, securing just 11 points from nine matches.
Valencia, on the other hand, boasts the second-worst away record in La Liga, with only three points from nine matches and no victories to date. Currently, their record shows three wins, eight draws, and eight losses across 19 league matches, leaving them with 17 points.
Recent Performance
Despite the league struggles, Valencia recently achieved a Copa del Rey victory over Burgos CF, advancing to the quarter-finals. However, their last league win was on November 21 against Levante, following a troubling stretch of three months without a league victory.
Interestingly, Valencia has triumphed in their last two league encounters against Getafe, each time winning 3-0. However, the teams faced each other last season in a match that ended in a 1-1 draw.
Current Form
| Team | La Liga Form | All Competitions |
|---|---|---|
| Getafe | WLLLDL | LLLDL |
| Valencia | DDLDLD | LWDLDW |
Team News
For Getafe, key players Davinchi and Borja Mayoral are out due to knee injuries. Abdel Abqar and Abu Kamara are doubtful for the match. However, they welcome back Djene Dakonam and Domingos Duarte from suspensions, who will likely start. Mario Martin is expected to take an advanced position alongside Adrian Liso in the attacking setup.
Valencia will miss Mouctar Diakhaby, Thierry Correia, and Julen Agirrezabala due to injuries. Dani Raba’s participation is also uncertain. Conversely, striker Hugo Duro is returning from suspension and will look to add to his five goals this season. Arnaut Danjuma is anticipated to start in a wide role, supported by Jose Gaya and Pepelu at Estadio Coliseum.
Predictions for the Match
Given the current form of both teams and historical performances, a tightly contested match is expected. The prediction leans towards a 1-1 draw, considering there has been only one draw in the last seven meetings between these teams.
