Getafe – Rayo Vallecano: preview
We outline the plans for the Getafe – Rayo Vallecano encounter in the ninth matchday of La Liga 2026/27.
"Getafe" occupies 14th place, moving away from the relegation zone by two points. "Rayo Vallecano" sits in 13th, surpassing "Getafe" on tiebreakers.
Key points
Getafe
1. "Getafe" forgets the taste of victory, suffering from a tough schedule
Seven matches in 22 days: the hardest stretch in October for "Getafe", which started poorly. They lost 0-3 at home to "Barcelona", without resistance: they scored in the second minute, did not provoke, and committed few fouls (11). Then, in the second half, they managed a 1-1 draw with "Universidad de Rumanía". Only four days to recover before the match against "Rayo", while the opponent played only 13 minutes after the international break. "Getafe" has only one win in the last seven matches across all competitions: the relegation zone is closing in.
2. "Getafe" has losses, but Carvajal is ready to debut
On Saturday, "Getafe" trained again for the preparation against "Rayo". A positive piece of news: Andrés García, with a micro‑injury in the defensive area, worked with the squad and is ready to play. However, several players remain doubtful: Ramon Terretza, who left the field due to a shoulder injury in the second half; Ivan Asone, Enese Unale and Orele Mangala, who did not travel to Crayova due to health issues. Zaid Romero, Juanmi Jiménez and Kristantus Uche will not play. But Dani Carvajal, whose transfer has already been completed, may appear.
3. At home, "Getafe" does not lose
Away, "Getafe" performs deplorably: in six matches this season they scored only two goals and lost five. In La Liga they have lost without scoring. But at the "Coliseo Alfonso Pérez", "Getafe" has not lost yet this season: in five games, three wins and two draws. Only three goals have been conceded in this stretch. However, "Getafe" has not won at home against "Rayo" since 2019: in the last five matches, two defeats, three draws and one goal scored.
Rayo Vallecano
1. In "Rayo" there is unrest – fans ruined the match
The rivalry between "Rayo" management and fans has not diminished, causing the eighth‑day match against "Atlético" to be abandoned. The teams played only 13 minutes, after which fans threw paper planes onto the pitch. The match was rescheduled, and the next home game for "Rayo" will be played with empty stands. The last full meeting was exactly one month ago – 19 September, before the international break. The team did not play friendlies, so their fitness is questionable. But before the break, the "bees" had a good run: in four games, only one loss and two wins. And "Getafe" has not lost to them since 2019: in ten consecutive matches (four wins, six draws).
2. Ratiu joins the injured list
For several days, "Rayo"’s main right‑back, Andrey Ratiu, has not trained with the squad due to muscle discomfort. He will play on the right for Ivan Balliu. The main goalkeeper, Augusto Batalla, is also unavailable, recovering from a tibia fracture since August. Luis Felipe was ruled out until the end of the season after tearing the cruciate ligament. Although, due to a soleus tendon injury, the Italian was unavailable since April, he was the first player of the year to appear in the lineup in the match against "Atlético". He then re‑injured himself.
3. "Rayo"’s attack is one of the weakest in the league
One of the main problems for "Rayo" at the start of the season is the attack. If last year the "bee" was blocked, now it is in order, but with fewer chances. In seven matches, "Rayo" created 13 clear goal opportunities (18th in the top flight). They had 9.12 xG (16th). They scored 11 goals, seven of which came from Sergio Camilo; the team depends heavily on him. Breaking "Getafe"’s defense will be very difficult.
Estimated formations
3-4-3-4-2-3-1-13
Soria5
Abkar8
Gude 2
Dakonom 22
Mochica6
Martín16
Gracia17
Femeni 11
Terretza21
García10
Satriano
Audero20
Balliu24
Lejzen15
Sadiq17
Pedro Sa6
Siss8
López19
de Frutos4
Dias18
Garcia10
Camilo
Betting on the trend
In five of the last six matches between "Getafe" and "Rayo Vallecano", only one team scored or nobody scored. Bet: both teams will score – No to 1.67.
In four of the last six matches with "Getafe" "Rayo Vallecano" scored in the first half. Bet: first half IT2B 0.5 to 2.40.
Forecast
Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano 19.10.2026 23:00
Seven matches in 22 days: the hardest stretch in October for "Getafe", which started poorly. They lost 0-3 at home to "Barcelona", then drew 1-1 with "Universidad de Rumanía" in the second half. Only four days to recover before the match against "Rayo", while the opponent will be much fresher. But at home, in the current season, "Getafe" has not lost yet: in five games, three wins and two draws. The match between "Rayo" and "Atlético" was not played – the teams played only 13 minutes, after fans ruined the encounter. Consequently, the "bees" will go a month without practice; their last full match was 19 September. At that time, the team had a good run: in four games, only one loss and two wins. The right‑back and goalkeeper will not play against "Getafe". The attack, which now creates fewer opportunities, has weakened. But "Getafe" has not lost to "Rayo" in ten consecutive matches. Assume the teams draw. Forecast: 0-0
