Alaves vs Getafe Prediction 15 August 2026
🔊 Who will manage to start the new season with a win? The wait is over - this coming Saturday, Mendizorroza will host the match between Alavés and Getafe. The way the Glorious finished last season gives their fans hope and reason to believe in a bright future for their team. For the Azulones, meanwhile, the upcoming season will be a serious test - on top of their objectives in La Liga, José Bordalás's side will be representing the country in European competition. Bookmakers put the hosts' chances of success at 43% and the visitors' at 27%.
Head-to-Head
📊 The head-to-head record gives Getafe a slight edge - they have gone unbeaten in 13 of the last 14 meetings. It is also worth noting the average scoring rate for each side over the previous ten matches: Alaves - 0.5, Getafe - 1. In 11 of the last 12 head-to-head meetings, no more than two goals were scored.
Head-to-head statistics Alaves - Getafe
Deportivo Alaves Team Overview
🔵 Quique Flores faces a difficult task - taking Alavés to a new level of development and preventing the need to fight for survival. The demands on the Spanish manager will be high now, as will the pressure. He has had a full pre-season with the squad and received several targeted reinforcements. The most expensive transfers of the summer were Celta academy product Miguel Rodríguez (from Utrecht for €5 million) and Nicolás Valentini (from Fiorentina for €3 million).
⚪️ Alavés had a positive pre-season. Over four matches, the Glorious were unbeaten - two draws and two wins. Last season, the club from Vitoria-Gasteiz went through a serious ordeal in the relegation battle - just one point separated Alavés from dropping out of Spanish football's top flight. Throughout the friendly matches, Quique Flores continued to integrate his tactical model, based on a three-centre-back formation. Maintaining a high defensive block and an emphasis on quick wide transitions are the Spanish manager's core principles.
Match Results: Deportivo Alaves
Getafe Team Overview
⚪️ Despite José Bordalás's primitive tactical style, the Spanish manager continues to maintain a high coaching level and does not allow the team to stagnate in its development. Last season, the Citizens managed to qualify for European competition, which is automatically considered a major achievement for a team with such limited resources. During the summer transfer window, Getafe brought in a number of new signings. The most high-profile of them is Aurélien Mangala, signed on loan from French club Lyon.
🔵 It is quite difficult to assess a team's prospects and potential on the basis of pre-season matches. Nevertheless, across six matches played, Getafe managed only two wins. Bordalás's ideas have not undergone any new developments or changes - the 4-4-2 formation remains the base, with key roles given to a mobile striker and a defensive midfielder. Smart reinforcements should help not just to stay afloat, but to continue the step-by-step development.
Match Results: Getafe
Latest news
Deportivo Alaves
❌ The severity of Lucas Boyé's injury remains unclear and has not been disclosed by club representatives - however, counting on the forward's involvement in the opening round is not realistic. Carlos Protesoni's participation in the upcoming match is also in doubt - the 28-year-old picked up a minor knock during training last week. Facundo Garcés, meanwhile, continues to serve a lengthy suspension that will not end until November.
Getafe
❌ A significant injury concern for Getafe is the loss of Juanmi due to a knee injury. Last season the Spaniard contributed quite a lot coming off the bench. Ahead of pre-season, Cristantus Uche returned to Getafe after spending last season on loan at Crystal Palace in England. However, a severe knee injury that has almost certainly ruled the Nigerian out makes José Bordalás adjust his plans.
⚽️ Goals prediction
Both sides have been struggling with attacking output. Limited squad resources will force them to act more cautiously in defence, without pushing the tempo from the opening minutes. In 6 of their last 8 matches, Alavés were involved in games with no more than two goals scored. The same applies to Getafe. With that in mind, I suggest considering the following market - total under 2 goals at 1.59*.
🚩 Corners prediction
When forming this bet, it is worth paying attention to the average corners won by each side in head-to-head meetings: Alavés - 3.3, Getafe - 3.6. Equally telling is the following statistical trend - in 5 of the last 6 matches involving Los Azulones, no more than ten corners were recorded. A well-grounded option here is total corners under 10.5 at 1.5*.
🟨 Yellow cards prediction
It is important to focus on the current trends. In 6 of their last 7 matches, Alavés were involved in games with no more than four yellow cards. The same trend is evident over the same run of matches involving Getafe. Opening matches rarely feature rough football or a surge of unnecessary emotions - we expect a measured development of play with shifts in initiative. Editor's Pick - total yellow cards under 4.5.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editor's Pick
Alavés are one of the most unpredictable teams in the upcoming La Liga season. After Quique Flores arrived, an emotional factor came into play that lifted the whole squad and allowed the players to enjoy their football. Now the Spaniard is being asked for concrete results, so that carefree style of play is unlikely to continue. Getafe, for their part, have been considered one of the most defensively compact teams in the league for several years now. I predict a final score of 0:1. The key bet is total under 2 goals.
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