Prediction Alaves vs Getafe (0:30 AM, August 16) Round 1 La Liga 2026/27: A Tight Match

Forecast Alaves vs Getafe (0:30 AM, August 16). Projected score, probable starting XIs, and expert insights for the Alaves vs Getafe clash in Matchday 1 of the 2026/27 La Liga campaign.

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The 2026/27 La Liga season will officially kick off with a showdown at the Mendizorrotza Stadium between hosts Alaves and Getafe. This promises to be a tightly contested battle between two teams known for their calculated and pragmatic playing styles.

Home side Alaves finished last season in 14th place, just one point above the relegation zone. Manager Quique Sanchez Flores' men must improve their form if they want to avoid another relegation scrap this season. A positive pre-season friendly run (3 wins, 1 draw) has brought some encouraging signs for Alaves. However, their unimpressive home record last term (only 27 points from 19 matches) remains a problem the Mendizorrotza side needs to solve quickly.

On the other side, Getafe enjoyed a highly successful 2025/26 campaign, finishing 7th and securing a spot in the UEFA Conference League play-offs. Jose Bordalas' side showed great resilience away from home, collecting 24 points on the road last season. Despite losing several key midfielders and star striker Christantus Uche to a serious injury, Getafe are still highly regarded for their stubborn pragmatism and experience in tight matches.

Team News: Alaves vs Getafe

Alaves: New signings Nicolas Valentini, Ville Koski, and Mikel Rodriguez are all ready for their official debuts. However, new recruit Miguel Rodriguez will miss out due to injury. The attacking duo of Toni Martinez and Lucas Boye remain the main hopes up front.

Getafe: The visitors welcome back Martin Satriano, Zaid Romero, and Mario Martin after their permanent moves, along with loan additions like Andres Garcia and Orel Mangala. Getafe's biggest blow is the long-term absence of striker Christantus Uche due to a knee injury.

Predicted Lineups: Alaves vs Getafe

Alaves (4-4-2): Sivera; Jonny, Valentini, Koski, Enriquez; Blanco, Alena, Protesoni, Suarez; Boye, Martinez.

Getafe (4-3-3): Soria; A. Garcia, Abqar, Romero, Davinchi; Dakonam, Martin, Terrats; Sancris, Satriano, Juanmi.

Alaves Recent Form

08/08/26: Racing Santander 1-1 Alaves (Friendly - Won 7-6 on penalties)

31/07/26: Alaves 3-0 Castellon (Friendly)

25/07/26: Girona 0-1 Alaves (Friendly)

19/07/26: Alaves 1-1 Eibar (Friendly)

24/05/26: Alaves 1-2 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga)

Getafe Recent Form

08/08/26: Tottenham 1-1 Getafe (Friendly)

07/08/26: Monaco 1-0 Getafe (Friendly)

30/07/26: Atletico Madrid 4-1 Getafe (Friendly)

26/07/26: Valladolid 0-0 Getafe (Friendly)

23/07/26: Tenerife 1-2 Getafe (Friendly)

Head-to-Head: Alaves vs Getafe

08/02/26: Alaves 0-2 Getafe (La Liga)

25/09/25: Getafe 1-1 Alaves (La Liga)

09/02/25: Alaves 0-1 Getafe (La Liga)

28/09/24: Getafe 2-0 Alaves (La Liga)

19/05/24: Alaves 1-0 Getafe (La Liga)

Score Prediction: Alaves vs Getafe

The head-to-head stats clearly favor Getafe, who have won 3 of the last 5 meetings and have won their last two away trips to Mendizorrotza without conceding a goal. Additionally, the last 8 home matches of Alaves in this fixture have all ended with a maximum of 2 goals scored.

In the opening match of the new season, both managers are likely to prioritize safety. A tight, cagey affair is expected to dominate for most of the game. Getafe's away composure and ability to capitalize on swift counter-attacks should give them a minimal edge to take all three points.

Final Score Prediction: Alaves 1-2 Getafe