Getafe will host Rayo Vallecano in the ninth round of the Spanish championship on 19 October 2026, with both sides looking to strengthen their position after inconsistent starts to the season.
Getafe are 15th in the table with eight points from eight matches. Their record consists of two wins, two draws and four defeats, underlining the team’s struggles in the league so far.
After a 1-0 victory over Malaga, Getafe were beaten 3-0 by Barcelona. They then played in the Conference League during the week, drawing 1-1 with Universitatea Craiova.
Rayo Vallecano also have eight points, although their total has come from two wins, two draws and three defeats. The sides therefore enter the fixture with broadly similar records and, according to the assessment in the preview, have roughly equal chances of claiming victory.
Rayo Vallecano were defeated 4-1 by Real before responding with a 2-1 win against Espanyol. In their most recent league match, they drew 1-1 with Osasuna.
Recent form and prediction
The teams’ results over their last five games offer little to separate them. Getafe have won once during that period, while Rayo Vallecano have recorded two victories. Rayo Vallecano also won the most recent meeting between the clubs.
Despite that recent head-to-head result, the forecast for the match is a home victory, with Getafe backed to take all three points. The prediction favours the hosts to make the most of home advantage and improve on their current league position.