Match Information
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Match Overview
Alaves host Getafe at Estadio Mendizorrotza on August 15 in Regular Season - 1, the opening fixture of a fresh La Liga campaign for both sides. With no league matches yet played this season, current standings of 4th for Alaves and 7th for Getafe reflect projected positioning rather than accumulated points, but they underline that both clubs are expected to compete in the upper-middle tier of the table this term.
Given this is a season-opening fixture, preseason form offers the only available window into each side's readiness. Alaves head into the match having gone through four Club Friendlies fixtures without a defeat, drawing with Racing Santander on August 7 and Eibar on July 18, while recording wins over Castellón on July 31 and away at Girona on July 25. That unbeaten preseason sequence, capped by a narrow 1-1 draw with Racing Santander just over a week before kickoff, suggests a side building steady momentum heading into the new campaign.
Getafe's buildup has been considerably rockier. Their preseason form shows two defeats in their last two friendlies, losing 1-0 to Monaco on August 6 and 4-1 to Atletico Madrid on July 29, sandwiched around a scoreless draw with Valladolid on July 25. Earlier wins over Tenerife and Reading in mid-July offer some encouragement, but the recent slide against Monaco and a heavy defeat to Atletico Madrid raise questions about defensive solidity heading into the opener.
No injury absences have been reported for either squad, meaning both managers should have their full complement of players available for selection, which adds intrigue to how each side lines up in this opening-round fixture.
With both squads at full strength and Alaves carrying the more encouraging preseason momentum into their home opener, this match presents an intriguing early-season test between two clubs with realistic ambitions of a strong campaign.
Predicted Lineups
Alaves
Jesús Owono; Jonny, F. Garcés, V. Koski, P. Sanz; Antonio Blanco, C. Benavídez, Carles Aleñá; A. Rebbach, L. Boyé, Toni Martínez
Getafe
Jorge Benito; Kiko Femenía, A. Abqar, D. Dakonam, Jorge Montes; Ramón Terrats, Mario Martín, Javi Muñoz; Adrián Riquelme, Borja Mayoral, Juanmi
Team Form Analysis
Alaves
League Position: 4Alaves Form Analysis
Alaves enter the new season unbeaten across their last four friendly outings, a run comprising two wins and two draws. Their most productive display came away at Girona, where a single goal secured a 0-1 victory, while a 3-0 home win over Castellón on July 31 showcased attacking sharpness against lower-tier opposition. Draws against Eibar (1-1) and Racing Santander (1-1) suggest a defense still finding its rhythm, conceding in three of the last four outings, but also point to a team capable of responding when behind. The absence of any reported injuries means the squad has had the benefit of settled preparation throughout preseason. Overall, the pattern shows a side building confidence gradually rather than dominating friendly opposition outright, with goals coming at a modest but consistent rate. Heading into the league opener at home, this form offers a reasonably solid, if unspectacular, foundation.
Getafe
League Position: 7Getafe Form Analysis
Getafe's preseason has been mixed, tilting negative in its closing stages. After opening with a 1-0 win over Reading and a 1-2 victory away at Tenerife, the side has since lost consecutive matches, falling 4-1 to Atletico Madrid on July 29 and 1-0 to Monaco on August 6. A scoreless draw with Valladolid sandwiched between those results hints at defensive caution against similarly-matched sides, but the heavy loss to Atletico Madrid exposed vulnerabilities against stronger attacking opposition. Across the five friendlies, Getafe managed only four goals scored while conceding six, a modest attacking return set against a leaky defensive record. With no injuries reported, the group preparing for the Alaves fixture is at full strength, but the recent two-match losing skid heading into the league opener will be a point of concern to address quickly once competitive action begins.
Head-to-Head
Alaves
Getafe
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-08 | Alaves | 0 - 2 | Getafe |
| 2025-09-24 | Getafe | 1 - 1 | Alaves |
| 2025-02-09 | Alaves | 0 - 1 | Getafe |
| 2024-09-28 | Getafe | 2 - 0 | Alaves |
| 2024-05-18 | Alaves | 1 - 0 | Getafe |
| 2023-08-28 | Getafe | 1 - 0 | Alaves |
| 2022-02-26 | Getafe | 2 - 2 | Alaves |
| 2021-12-11 | Alaves | 1 - 1 | Getafe |
| 2021-01-31 | Getafe | 0 - 0 | Alaves |
| 2020-09-26 | Alaves | 0 - 0 | Getafe |
Memorable Matches
The Alaves-Getafe fixture has produced tight, competitive encounters over the years. On February 8, 2026, Getafe secured a comfortable 2-0 away win at Mendizorrotza, continuing a strong recent record against Alaves. Their September 28, 2024 meeting also went Getafe's way, winning 2-0 on home soil. Not all recent meetings have favored the visitors, however - Alaves edged a narrow 1-0 win at home on May 18, 2024. The two sides also shared a high-scoring 2-2 draw on February 26, 2022, a match that demonstrated the attacking capability both clubs can bring to this fixture when games open up.
Venue Factor
Estadio Mendizorrotza provides Alaves with a familiar home setting to open their league campaign. Recent head-to-head results show mixed fortunes for the hosts on their own turf against Getafe, including a 0-2 defeat suffered there on February 8, 2026, though Alaves have also secured home wins in this fixture previously, such as their 1-0 victory on May 18, 2024. For Getafe, traveling to Mendizorrotza has historically yielded some success, underlined by their most recent visit resulting in a win. As a season-opening fixture, the atmosphere at Mendizorrotza should carry the added energy typical of a new campaign, with home supporters eager to see their side build on an unbeaten preseason run in front of their own fans.
