Getafe Deportivo Alavés Getafe Deportivo Alavés GetafePlayer stats will appear once the competition begins.
Deportivo Alavés- Lucas Boyé
- Facundo Garcés
Getafe- Christantus Uche
- Juanmi
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Alaves vs Getafe kicks off the La Liga opening weekend at Mendizorroza on Saturday, starting at 6.30pm (UK time), with a low-scoring evening match firmly on the cards.
Two sides built on defensive foundations meet in a fixture that has produced precious few goals in recent years. Luke Hamilton has the best bets, our score prediction and the head-to-head record below.
Premium Tips
Luke is playing the percentages here, with everything about this fixture pointing to another tight, low-scoring contest.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1.5 goals | 6/5 | This leans on the consistently attritional nature of this fixture and Getafe’s profound lack of attacking punch. Getafe ended last season as the division’s lowest scorers with just 32 goals, and every single one of their last five meetings with Alaves has comfortably stayed under 2.5 goals. Both sides operate with low-risk setups that prioritise defensive structure and compact spacing over fluid attacking play, making a 0-0 draw or a solitary 1-0 win the natural scoreline here. The catch is an early breakthrough from a set piece or a defensive miscue, which can force the game to open up quicker than expected. However, with both teams rarely generating sustained shooting volume, 6/5 on Under 1.5 goals offers exceptional value for a match that projects to be a true war of attrition. |
| Under 0.5 goals | 5/1 | This leans heavily on Getafe’s ultra-disciplined, low-block style completely neutralizing an equally low-margin Alaves attack. Four of the last five meetings between these two have seen at least one team fail to find the net, with neither side possessing the creative cutting edge to easily unlock a structured backline. When two teams built on defensive discipline clash in a cagey, foul-heavy rhythm, high-danger scoring chances are at an absolute premium from the opening whistle. The catch is the razor-thin margin for error – a single moment of individual brilliance, a converted penalty, or a goalkeeping error instantly sinks the bet. Still, in a fixture that is primed to be a gruelling midfield stalemate, backing a scoreless 0-0 deadlock at a hefty 5/1 is a solid, speculative play. |
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How Alaves go into the game
Alaves finished 14th in La Liga last season on 43 points, doing enough to stay clear of trouble without threatening the top half. Mendizorroza is a ground where they need to make home advantage tell, particularly against a Getafe side who have had their number of late.
Lucas Boye leads the line, but goals have been hard to come by against this opponent, with Alaves failing to score in three of the last four meetings. A patient, disciplined display looks the order of the day.
How Getafe go into the game
Getafe were their usual obdurate selves last season, finishing seventh on 51 points despite scoring a division-low 32 goals. Their game is built on defensive discipline and set-pieces, and few sides at this level are harder to break down.
That approach has served them well against Alaves, winning three of the last five meetings, though their lack of firepower on the road is a concern. Another cagey, well-organised performance is likely from the visitors.
Alaves vs Getafe head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/02/26 | Alaves | 0-2 | Getafe |
| 24/09/25 | Getafe | 1-1 | Alaves |
| 09/02/25 | Alaves | 0-1 | Getafe |
| 28/09/24 | Getafe | 2-0 | Alaves |
| 18/05/24 | Alaves | 1-0 | Getafe |
Getafe have won three of the last five meetings and, tellingly, every one of those games finished under 2.5 goals. Alaves’s solitary win in that run came back in May 2024.
Alaves vs Getafe predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2.5 goals | 4/11 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Five straight unders in this fixture. |
| Both teams to score – No | 4/11 | ⭐⭐⭐ | A blank at one end has been the norm here. |
| Under 1.5 goals | 6/5 | ⭐⭐ | Two of the last five had just one goal. |
| Draw | 7/4 | ⭐⭐ | Two toothless sides should share the spoils. |
| 0-0 Draw | 5/1 | ⭐⭐ | Our headline scoreline for a tight stalemate. |
Alaves vs Getafe score prediction
Getafe’s recent record in this fixture demands respect, but their lack of a threat on the road and Alaves’s loose home advantage should see them share the spoils. What we are confident about is that goals will be scarce, as they always seem to be when these two meet. Score prediction: Alaves 0-0 Getafe.
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