Real vs Getafe: Prediction, H2H and probable lineups — March 2, 2026
On Monday, March 2, 2026, at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Real Madrid hosts Getafe in Matchday 26 of La Liga. Despite being clear favorites, Los Blancos come into this clash plagued by a major injury crisis.
Match preview
Real Madrid are going through a rough patch. Following a recent managerial change (Álvaro Arbeloa replacing Xabi Alonso), the team is searching for stability. Last week, the Madrid side edged Benfica 2-1 in the Champions League, but their domestic form has been less convincing: a recent 1-2 defeat to Osasuna left fans anxious. The main issue for the hosts is a packed treatment room. Key players Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Éder Militão are all sidelined through injury. Without their biggest stars, all attacking creativity will fall on the shoulders of Vinícius Júnior and young prodigy Arda Güler. Academy graduate Gonzalo García is also expected to get a start.
Getafe, under the guidance of José Bordalás, remain one of the most awkward sides in the league. The Azulones are known for their rugged defending and tactical fouling, always looking to slow the game down. Currently, Getafe sit in the lower half of the table with 29 points, occupying 13th place. February saw them show some grit, picking up wins against Villarreal and Alavés. A major blow for the visitors will be the absence of defensive leader Djené, who is serving a suspension. Up front, the main threats will come from Borja Mayoral (if he recovers in time) and on-loan striker Martín Satriano.
Tactically, expect a classic scenario: Real will dominate possession (over 70%), relentlessly trying to break down Getafe’s defensive block. The visitors will line up with two tight defensive banks and look for opportunities from set pieces or long balls forward.
Probable lineups
Real: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Rüdiger, Alaba, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouaméni, Camavinga; Güler; G García, Vinícius
Getafe: Soria; Iglesias, Duarte, Romero; Femenía, Milla, Arambarri, Rico; Martin; Satriano, Vázquez
Match facts and head-to-head
- Real have won the last five meetings, with an aggregate score of 8-1
- Real have won five of their last six matches, but conceded in four of them
- Getafe have won just two of their last twelve games
Prediction
Real should win comfortably: they’ve been getting results lately, while Getafe are in dreadful form. My prediction: Asian handicap Real (-1) at 1.5
