Getafe vs Málaga prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 20, 2026
On September 20, 2026, Getafe and Málaga will face each other in the 7th round of Spain's La Liga . The hosts will be looking to secure a victory.
Getafe vs Málaga team news and expert analysis
The Madrid club finished last season in seventh place with 51 points. That was enough to earn a place in the Conference League, where they overcame Partizan in the qualifying round, winning 3-1 and losing 1-2. However, they made a poor start on the domestic front, suffering a string of defeats. After drawing 1-1 with Deportivo this week, they went on to lose to Betis while down to ten men.
The team from La Rosaleda, having left La Liga, even dropped to the third division. But after winning the playoffs last season, they managed to return to the top flight. Since then, they have alternated home draws with away defeats without scoring. Their only exception was a 1-1 draw with Celta in Vigo. This week, however, they even lost to the currently struggling Villarreal.
The capital club are currently scoring just 0.5 goals per game while conceding 1.17. The newcomers are managing only 0.5 goals scored away from home, while conceding 1.83 per match.
Previous meetings: Getafe vs Málaga
Madrid have won five of their last seven head-to-head encounters, suffering two defeats.
The hosts are given the edge, although it is not an overwhelming one. Still, it is clear that the first goal could prove decisive — our pick is “under 2.0 goals” (odds – 1.81).
Getafe vs Málaga: key statistics and trends
- Getafe are winless in five consecutive matches
- 33% of Getafe matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 1.67 goals per game
- Málaga have not won this season
- 50% of Málaga matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 2.33 goals per game
Getafe vs Málaga: possible starting lineups
Getafe are expected to line up in a 1-5-3-2 formation: Soria - Mojica, Femenía, Romero, Djené, Gudelj - Martín, Mangala, Terrats - Satriano, Ünal
Málaga are expected to play in a 1-4-3-3 formation: Herrero, Salinas, Galilea, Recio, Garrido, Lorenzo, Martínez, Dotor, Cruz, Chupe, Larrubia
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