Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 19, 2026
On October 19, 2026, Getafe and Rayo Vallecano will meet in the 9th round of Spain's La Liga. A derby between two distinctive representatives of the capital.
Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano: team news and expert analysis
The club from the capital's suburbs returned to European competition, finishing seventh with 51 points. That was enough to secure a place in the Conference League. In the summer qualifiers, they overcame Partizan 3-1 and 1-2. This week, they could only draw with Universitatea Craiova. At the same time, in La Liga they opened the campaign with wins over Racing and Malaga. In October, they suffered an expected heavy 0-3 defeat to Barcelona.
Their neighbors reached the Conference League final and collected one point fewer in La Liga, finishing eighth once again. Now, with San Jose in charge, they initially lost only away from home but picked up points quite actively on their own turf. The match against Athletic was ultimately abandoned after fans protested against the current president.
Enes Unal and company average just 0.5 goals scored per game, while conceding 1.25. Their derby opponents are far more entertaining: 1.57 goals scored and twice as many conceded, 2.29.
Previous matches: Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano
In the last four meetings, draws and victories for the current visitors have alternated.
The visitors are given a slight edge, albeit a minimal one. But their opponents are no weaker, so we are backing a "home" win with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.95).
Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano: key statistics and trends
- Getafe have lost two of their last six matches
- 25% of Getafe matches finish with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per game is 1.75
- Rayo Vallecano have won two of their last four matches
- 100% of Rayo Vallecano matches finish with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per game is 3.8
Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano: possible starting lineups
Getafe play in a 1-4-5-1 formation (possible lineup): David Soria - Mójica, Romero, Djené, García - Satriano, Gracia, Gudelj, Terrats, Ason - Unal
Rayo Vallecano play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Álvaro Audero - Pedroza, Lejeune, Abdul Mumin - Ratiu, Valentín, Ciss, López - García, Camello, De Frutos
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