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Getafe vs Malaga Match Summary
Competition | Spanish Primera Division (LaLiga) |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 20 September 2026 |
Match Time | 13:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Getafe, Estadio Coliseum |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Premier Sports (UK) |
A stubborn Getafe host newly promoted Malaga at the Estadio Coliseum, and this fixture pits a settled top-flight side against opponents still hunting a first win of the campaign.
Getafe reached the top flight's European places last term, finishing 7th to qualify for the UEFA Conference League, and they now sit 17th early on, still searching for consistency.
Malaga are back in LaLiga after sealing promotion with a 2-1 second-leg win over Almeria in June, but they prop up the table and remain winless so far.
The head-to-head makes grim reading for the visitors: Getafe have won their last five home matches against Malaga in all competitions, keeping a clean sheet in each of them.
Getafe vs Malaga Form
Getafe have won just once in their opening six LaLiga matches, failing to win any of the last four and scoring only three times all campaign. There have been under 2.5 goals in each of their last five LaLiga outings, which tells you everything about this cagey, low-scoring side. Martin Satriano leads the line up front.
Malaga are still chasing a first victory of the season and sit bottom of the table, having failed to win any of their last 10 LaLiga matches. The promotion push was driven by forward Chupe, who scored 25 goals last term, and David Larrubia, who chipped in with 12, but the step up has proven tough so far.
Getafe vs Malaga Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Getafe: Christantus Uche (Injured/out), Juanmi (Injured/out), Kiko Femenia (Injured/out), Abdel Abqar (Injured/doubtful), Borja Mayoral (Injured/doubtful)
Malaga: Moussa Diarra (Injured/out), Julen Lobete (Injured/out), Diego Murillo (Injured/out), Aaron Ochoa (Injured/out), Jens Cajuste (Injured/out), Fernando Calero (Injured/doubtful), Adam Aznou (Injured/doubtful)
Getafe
Getafe are without a trio through injury, with Christantus Uche, Juanmi and Kiko Femenia all ruled out. Abdel Abqar and Borja Mayoral are rated as doubts, leaving the home side short of options up top and in defence.
Malaga
Malaga carry a lengthy injury list into this one. Moussa Diarra, Jens Cajuste, Julen Lobete, Aaron Ochoa and Diego Murillo are all likely to miss out, while Fernando Calero and Adam Aznou are doubtful, with Calero the more likely of the pair to feature.
Getafe vs Malaga Predicted Lineup
Getafe
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: Soria; Dakonam, Romero, Gudelj; Mojica, Serrano, Mangala, A. Garcia; Terrats; Satriano, Unal
Malaga
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Herrero; Rafita, Galilea, Recio, Puga; P. Martinez, Dotor; Munoz, Lorenzo, Larrubia; Chupe
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Getafe vs Malaga Key Stats & Match Facts
Getafe have won their last five home matches against Malaga in all competitions, keeping a clean sheet in every one.
There have been under 2.5 goals in Getafe's last five LaLiga games.
Malaga have failed to win their last 10 LaLiga matches.
There have been 5+ cards in 7 of the last 10 meetings between these two sides in LaLiga.
Malaga registered 75 goals in the 2025-26 Segunda Division regular season before winning promotion via the playoffs.
Getafe vs Malaga Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This has all the makings of a tight, low-scoring affair. Getafe are marginal favourites at home and boast a strong head-to-head record, but neither side is scoring freely. Our prediction is a 1-1 draw, with Getafe favoured to nick it if anyone does. You can back Getafe at 21/20 with Coral, while the draw is 11/5 with Bet365.
Best Bets
Back Francho Serrano to register Over 1.5 Shots in the Player Shots market. The stats rate Serrano at better than a 64% implied probability to land at least two shots, and in an advanced role for a home-favoured Getafe side that carries real value.
Back Francho Serrano to commit Over 1.5 Fouls in the Player Fouls market. With Serrano's implied probability of two or more fouls sitting close to 46%, expect the midfielder to be right in the thick of what should be a scrappy, physical battle in the engine room.
Getafe vs Malaga Bet Builder
Our four-leg bet builder leans into the cards and the physical edge here: Mario Martin to be shown a card, Over 2.5 Getafe cards, Ramon Terrats Over 1.5 shots and Carlos Puga Over 1.5 fouls.
Mario Martin makes for a tidy card leg, having been carded in three of his last four LaLiga appearances, and the referee should be busy in this one.
Over 2.5 Getafe cards is well grounded, with the home side picking up 3+ cards in each of their last four LaLiga matches, an aggressive outfit by nature.
Ramon Terrats has attempted 2+ shots in five of his last five LaLiga outings, so backing him for Over 1.5 shots looks a natural fit.
Carlos Puga to commit Over 1.5 fouls rounds it off, with the defender's regular foul involvement and defensive duties making him a strong shout in a messy affair.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 9/1 and is as short as 13/2 elsewhere.
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Getafe vs Malaga Talking Points
This one is all about contrasting circumstances. Malaga are back in the top flight having ended an eight-year absence dating to 2018, but they sit rock bottom and winless, and the numbers make sober reading against a Getafe side chasing early-season traction. The home record in this fixture is emphatic, with Getafe winning without conceding in three of their last four meetings with Malaga in LaLiga. Cards are the other theme worth watching: there have been 5+ cards in seven of the last 10 meetings between the pair, and Getafe have picked up 3+ cards in three of their last four against these opponents. Expect a scrappy, tightly contested affair rather than a goal-fest, with Getafe's aerial strength and physicality the likely deciding factors.
Getafe vs Malaga Predictions FAQs
When is the Getafe vs Malaga Spanish Primera Division game?
The match takes place on Sunday, 20 September 2026, kicking off at 13:00 UK time.
Where is Getafe vs Malaga being played?
The fixture will be played at Estadio Coliseum in Getafe.
Where can I watch Getafe vs Malaga?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Premier Sports.
What competition is Getafe vs Malaga in?
Getafe vs Malaga is a Spanish Primera Division fixture.
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