Match Preview
Getafe hosts Real Sociedad on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 8 p.m. UTC at Coliseum Alfonso Pérez in Madrid for a crucial LaLiga Round 19 matchup. Both teams sit in the middle of the table as they pursue European qualification positions, making this Getafe vs Real Sociedad encounter pivotal in their respective campaigns.
Team Standing and Form
Getafe enters the match in 10th place with 21 points from a 6-3-9 record, while Real Sociedad sits 15th with 18 points from a 4-6-8 record. The hosts hold a slight edge in the standings and recently returned midfielder Mario MartÃn to availability after a brief absence. Both teams have struggled defensively this season, with Getafe allowing 23 goals and Real Sociedad 26.
Key Statistics and Matchups
Getafe boasts superior defensive metrics with a save percentage of 71.3% compared to Real Sociedad’s 56.7%. The hosts have recorded four clean sheets this season while Real Sociedad has managed just one. Offensively, Real Sociedad’s Mikel Oyarzabal leads the attacking threat with five goals and three assists, while Getafe’s Borja Mayoral has contributed four goals through 14 appearances.
In goal, David Soria will defend for Getafe with a career save percentage of 69.8%, while Alex Remiro takes the net for Real Sociedad with a 68.2% save rate across his career.
Betting and Predictions
Getafe comes in as slight favorites with odds of +102, while Real Sociedad sits at -122. The total goal line is set at 3, reflecting expectations of a closely contested match with limited scoring opportunities.
