Alaves - Getafe PREVIEW 15.08.2026

Deportivo Alavés will host Getafe CF at the Mendizorrotza Stadium on Saturday, August 15, 2026, to kick off their respective 2026/27 La Liga campaigns. The match is scheduled to start at 18:30 UTC / 19:30 local venue time. Across 36 total meetings all-time, both clubs have won exactly 11 times each. Getafe are unbeaten in their last four encounters with Alavés, including a 2-0 victory during their last visit to Mendizorrotza on February 8, 2026. Each of the last six matches between these sides has seen under 2.5 goals. None of the last eight hosted by Alavés have broken the 2.5-goal barrier either.

Under the guidance of Quique Sánchez Flores, El Glorioso narrowly escaped relegation last term, finishing 14th in La Liga—just one point clear of the drop zone. Improving their subpar home record (only 27 points from 19 games at Mendizorrotza last year) remains a top priority. Displayed strong summer form, winning three out of their four friendlies, including victories against Girona and Castellón, alongside draws against Eibar and Racing Santander.

Managed by José Bordalás, the Azulones enjoyed a stellar campaign, finishing 7th in La Liga and earning a spot in the upcoming UEFA Conference League play-off round. They achieved this despite ranking 19th in the league for scoring, with only 32 goals. Navigated a packed six-match schedule (2W, 2D, 2L), concluding their warm-up games with a highly respectable 1-1 draw against Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.

Prediction: BTS / NO @ 1.57