Getafe vs Real Sociedad prediction, H2H and probable lineups - 9 January 2026
One of the headline clashes of La Liga's Matchday 19 will unfold on Friday at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez in Getafe, where the hosts are set to take on Real Sociedad. Let’s break down the key pre-match factors and current form to deliver a sharp prediction for this encounter.
Match preview
Pepe Bordalás’s men managed to halt their losing streak with a dramatic injury-time equalizer against Rayo Vallecano. However, the mood in the camp remains tense: a mounting injury list, fatigue, and a short bench leave Getafe extremely vulnerable. The absence of all natural center-backs and the injury to top scorer Borja Mayoral are particularly damaging.
Going forward, the Azulones look desperately short of ideas. Sánchez and Liso have failed to trouble opposition defenses, and most of Getafe’s goals have come from set pieces. Despite a compact defensive shape and a classic ‘park the bus’ approach, the lack of personnel and creativity up front has made Getafe one of the least effective sides in La Liga by xG metrics.
Pellegrino Matarazzo has made an immediate impact at Sociedad, taking points off Atlético and reviving the Basques’ trademark aggressive pressing. Despite his short time at the helm, the new boss has injected energy and clarity into the team’s play, with improvements visible both in movement and chance creation. Against a depleted Getafe, this could be a game-changer.
Sociedad’s injury list is almost clear, and the depth on the bench gives them flexibility to change the game as needed. Despite a shaky away record this season, Sociedad have a golden opportunity to claim a vital win, given the hosts’ defensive frailty and the spark from their new coach.
Probable lineups
- Getafe: Soria, Rico, Neiu, Iglesias, Nyom, Femenía, Arambarri, Muñoz, Milla, Sánchez, Liso
- Real Sociedad: Alex, Aramburu, Martin, Zubeldia, Gómez, Soler, Gorrotxategi, Kubo, Méndez, Guedes, Oyarzabal
Match facts and head-to-head
- Both teams have scored in four of the last six meetings between these sides in Getafe.
- Getafe are unbeaten in five of their last six home matches against Sociedad.
- Sociedad have managed just one win in nine away La Liga games this season.
Prediction
Getafe’s injury crisis, especially at the back, could prove fatal against a side that presses high and aggressively. Real Sociedad impressed against Atlético and are highly motivated to climb away from the lower reaches of the table. An away win looks likely here, but the safer play is to back the visitors with a draw-no-bet option.
