Getafe vs Partizan Prediction 20 August 2026
🔊 Will the City side live up to their favourites status in the upcoming match? Coliseum Alfonso Perez is set to host a Conference League qualifying match this Thursday - Getafe will take on Belgrade's Partizan in a head-to-head meeting. Despite the bookmakers rating the Spanish side significantly higher, the Serbians are traditionally a tricky opponent for top clubs, so they are capable of causing plenty of problems.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two sides have not previously met each other.
Head-to-head statistics Getafe - Partizan

Getafe Team Overview
Getafe's last official match was in the first round of La Liga, where they suffered a heavy away defeat to Alavés (0:3).
The match stats were as follows (Getafe vs Alavés):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 13 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 8.
For the first time since the 2019/20 season, Getafe have the opportunity to take part in a European campaign. As a reminder, back then the Spanish side reached the Europa League play-off round, going out at the last-16 stage. It is worth noting that Getafe are not in the best form - a defeat to Alaves in the opening round of La Liga once again points to serious organisational problems. That said, one should not underestimate the managerial experience of José Bordalás - the Spanish coach is capable of preparing his team perfectly for a specific match and getting the result he needs.
Match Results: Getafe

Partizan Belgrade Team Overview
Last weekend in the Serbian SuperLiga, Partizan sensationally lost at home to Radnički 1923 (0:1), despite total domination.
The match statistics are as follows (Partizan vs Radnički 1923):
- possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corner kicks: 11 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 2.
The Serbian club regularly tries its luck in the European qualifying rounds. Partizan have not reached the group stage since the 2022/23 season, when the Black and Whites even managed to please their fans by advancing to the Conference League play-off. In the current European campaign, the Belgrade club have already knocked out Luxembourg's UNA Strassen (4:0, 1:0) and Kazakhstan's Tobol (3:0, 2:1). But none of these successes can overshadow a dismal start to the domestic league: Partizan have just one win in four rounds and sit 11th in the table.
Match Results: Partizan Belgrade
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Over their last four matches, including pre-season games, Getafe have been unable to keep a clean sheet. Alongside this, it is worth noting the average scoring rate of the Belgrade side at the start of the current season - around 1.8 goals per game. It is reasonable to consider the following outcome: Partizan to score at over 2.5*.
🚩 Corners Prediction
An active and open game from this match should not be expected - both sides tend to focus on their opponent's weaknesses and mistakes. A compact defensive shape keeps the number of corners conceded to a minimum. Getafe players average 4.3 corners, Partizan players average 4.2. We will go with the following outcome: total corners under 9.5 at odds of 1.48*.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
Matches involving the Spanish side are traditionally packed with bookings. The at times rough football played by José Bordalás's team is the primary reason. On top of that, the following statistical trend is telling - in 5 of Partizan's last 6 matches, at least five yellow cards were shown. We will make our Editor's Pick slightly more conservative, going with total yellow cards over 3.5.
*Odds are indicative and may differ across bookmakers.
⭐ Editor's Pick
In the first leg of this tie, caution and defensive solidity will be the priority for both sides. Neither team will want to put the overall result at risk in the match at Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. Current statistical trends also point towards a low-scoring affair. We predict a final score of 1:1. The key bet is total goals under 2.5.