Match Information
Match Overview
Real Betis host Getafe at Estadio de La Cartuja on September 17, 2026 in Regular Season - 6, with both sides looking to build early momentum in the young La Liga campaign. Betis arrive in third place while Getafe sit 14th, and the league table already reflects a clear gap in early-season form between the two.
Betis's recent form is the standout storyline heading into this fixture. Under M. Pellegrini, they have won four of their last five matches across competitions, including a 1-2 away victory over Villarreal on September 14, a 2-3 away win at Lille in the UEFA Champions League on September 8, and a 1-0 home win over Real Madrid on September 4. Their only blemish in that stretch was a 5-2 away defeat to Levante on August 29. That run of results, particularly the win over Real Madrid, suggests a Betis side capable of competing with the division's best, and they will want to carry that confidence into a home fixture against opposition currently in the bottom half of the table.
Getafe's form under Pepe Bordalás tells a different story. They have managed just one win in their last five matches across competitions, drawing back-to-back league games against Deportivo La Coruna (1-1, September 13) and Celta Vigo (1-1, September 7), sandwiched around a 1-0 loss to Osasuna on August 31 and a 2-1 Europa Conference League playoff defeat to FK Partizan on August 27. Their sole win in that span came against Racing Santander on August 23. The draws show some defensive resilience, but a lack of attacking punch has kept them from converting draws into wins.
With no injury concerns reported for either side, both managers should be able to field close to their strongest available lineups, making squad selection and tactical approach the deciding variables rather than fitness issues.
Predicted Lineups
Real Betis
Álvaro Vallés; Héctor Bellerín, Marc Bartra, Natan, Fran García; Pablo Fornals, Marc Roca, Rodrigo Riquelme, Isco, A. Ezzalzouli; C. Hernández
Getafe
David Soria; S. Boselli, N. Gudelj, D. Dakonam, J. Mojica; Ramón Terrats, Mario Martín, O. Mangala, M. Satriano; E. Ünal, Iván Azón
Team Form Analysis
Real Betis
League Position: 3Real Betis Form Analysis
Real Betis arrive on the back of a strong run that has yielded four wins in their last five matches across competitions. Their September 4 home win over Real Madrid stands out as a marker of genuine quality, while a 2-3 away victory at Lille in the Champions League on September 8 and a 1-2 win at Villarreal on September 14 show an ability to score goals on the road as well as at home. The only setback in this stretch was a heavy 5-2 defeat away to Levante on August 29, a result that stands in contrast to their otherwise composed performances. Across the five-match sample, Betis have shown they can trouble strong opposition, with attacking contributions spread across the lineup. Their third-place league position reflects this form, and the consistency of victories against varied opposition, from Real Madrid to Villarreal to Lille, suggests a squad with both quality and tactical adaptability under Pellegrini heading into the Getafe fixture.
Getafe
League Position: 14Getafe Form Analysis
Getafe's recent form has been defined by draws and narrow defeats rather than clear wins or losses. Back-to-back 1-1 results against Deportivo La Coruna (September 13) and Celta Vigo (September 7) show a team capable of taking points off league opposition but struggling to find the extra goal for victory. A 1-0 away loss to Osasuna on August 31 and a 2-1 Europa Conference League playoff defeat to FK Partizan on August 27 added further schedule congestion without reward, though their only win in this run, a 1-0 home victory over Racing Santander on August 23, shows they remain capable of grinding out results. Sitting 14th in the table, Getafe's underlying numbers suggest a team involved in tight, low-scoring matches rather than one being overrun. Under Bordalás, the recurring draws hint at defensive organization, but the lack of goals in open play will be a point of concern travelling to face a Betis side in considerably stronger form.
Head-to-Head
Real Betis
Getafe
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-08 | Getafe | 2 - 0 | Real Betis |
| 2025-12-21 | Real Betis | 4 - 0 | Getafe |
| 2025-02-23 | Getafe | 1 - 2 | Real Betis |
| 2024-09-18 | Real Betis | 2 - 1 | Getafe |
| 2024-02-04 | Real Betis | 1 - 1 | Getafe |
| 2023-10-21 | Getafe | 1 - 1 | Real Betis |
| 2023-05-24 | Real Betis | 0 - 1 | Getafe |
| 2023-01-28 | Getafe | 0 - 1 | Real Betis |
| 2022-05-02 | Getafe | 0 - 0 | Real Betis |
| 2021-09-26 | Real Betis | 2 - 0 | Getafe |
Memorable Matches
The history between these two sides has produced some lopsided results in recent seasons. On December 21, 2025, Real Betis delivered a commanding 4-0 win over Getafe, one of the most decisive results in their recent meetings. Getafe responded in kind on March 8, 2026, winning 2-0 to level the psychological scales. Earlier meetings have often been tighter affairs, such as the 1-1 draw on February 4, 2024, and the narrow 2-1 Betis win on September 18, 2024, reflecting a fixture that has swung between routs and close contests depending on the season.
Venue Factor
Estadio de La Cartuja serves as the venue for this Regular Season - 6 clash, with Real Betis hosting in front of their home supporters. Playing at home carries added significance given their current third-place standing, as a strong atmosphere can reinforce the confidence built through their recent run of league and European results. Getafe, meanwhile, travel to Seville off the back of a schedule that has mixed league and Conference League commitments, and their away form will be tested against a Betis side that has shown it can trouble strong opposition at home, as demonstrated by their September 4 win over Real Madrid. The occasion adds further weight to a fixture between a top-three side and a mid-table visitor looking to disrupt the hosts' momentum.
Injury Concerns
Real Betis
Getafe
