Verdict: Over 1.5 goals
Best Odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Hoping to claim a welcomed La Liga boost this weekend, Getafe will welcome Real Sociedad to the Spanish capital on Friday night.
Getafe
Starting with the hosts, flying out of the traps when opening up the 2025/26 campaign, Getafe initially cemented their spot as one of Spain’s ultimate surprise packages. However, despite getting Friday’s showdown in Madrid still hanging onto their spot in the top-half of the La Liga standings, Jose Bordalas’ men are seeking a much-welcomed boost this weekend. Last seen getting the New Year underway with a 1-1 stalemate against local rivals Rayo Vallecano, the Blues have failed to win any of their previous five appearances across all competitions. Watching their Copa del Rey adventure come to a shock end last month as they fell to a 3-1 defeat against Segunda outfit Burgos, Getafe have also failed to register a single win within 90 minutes since the end of November.
Getafe Team News
Both picking up costly bookings against Rayo Vallecano last week, the duo of Dominigos Duarte and veteran defender Djene will miss out through suspension here. Likewise, dealing with a recent muscle issue, Hull City loanee Abu Kamara remains a major doubt on Friday night.
However, making a cameo appearance off the bench last week, 23-year-old Coba da Costa should get some more minutes under his belt. Despite still waiting to open his La Liga account, former Real Betis striker Juanmi could be handed a first top-flight start of the season.
Real Sociedad
As for the visitors, while Real Sociedad might have opened up the 2025/26 campaign with their sights set on mounting a genuine European charge, Pellegrino Matarazzo’s side are at the heart of an infamous La Liga relegation scrap. Coming under a huge amount of scrutiny this season, the Basque-based outfit hold just a two-point buffer from slipping into the drop zone. Despite getting the New Year underway with a gritty 1-1 stalemate at home against Atletico Madrid, Sociedad have failed to win any of their previous five consecutive La Liga appearances (three defeats, two draws). Despite edging past Segunda outfit Eldense last month as they extended on their Copa del Rey adventure, Friday’s guests have shown some extended defensive struggles. In fact, La Real have recorded just a sole La Liga clean sheet this season.
Real Sociedad Team News
Dealing with what has become a stacked injury list in the Basque Country, Real Sociedad will once again be without the likes of Yangel Herrera, Inaki Ruperez and academy graduate Luken Beitia. However, both missing out against Atletico last weekend after serving respective suspensions, the duo of Igor Zubeldia and Jon Gorrotxategi will return to Sociedad’s squad.
Completing a permanent switch from reigning European champions PSG over the summer, Carlos Soler will start in the middle of the park. Recently returning from a muscle injury, attacking talisman Mikel Oyarzabal will shoulder plenty of Sociedad’s striking threat.
Getafe vs Real Sociedad Key Factors to Consider
- When Getafe last met Real Sociedad for a La Liga showdown back in January 2025, Friday’s hosts stormed their way to an empathic 3-0 victory in the Basque Country.
- Getafe have failed to win any of their previous five appearances across all competitions (four defeats, one draw).
- Sociedad have failed to win any of their previous five consecutive La Liga appearances (three defeats, two draws).
- La Real have recorded just a single clean sheet from any of their 18 La Liga appearances this season.
- Five of the last six meetings between Friday’s opponents have finished with over 1.5 goals.
Conclusion
Opening Friday’s showdown holding just a two-point buffer from slipping into the drop zone, Real Sociedad are desperate to get their charge for La Liga safety back on track. However, while Getafe might be in the midst of their own recent rut, the Blues will be excited by their most recent showdown against Sociedad. Storming their way to an emetic 3-0 romp when they traveled to the Basque Country 12 months ago, Friday’s hosts will be dreaming of a repeat performance here. With five of the last seven meetings between Getafe and Real Sociedad finishing with over 1.5 goals, a similar outcome can be found at generous odds.
Verdict: Over 1.5 goals
Best Odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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