José Bordalás’ words about “disrespect” still echo as his Getafe CF prepares for its next opponent. After a humiliating 3-0 defeat at Barcelona, where Ferran Torres shone with a brace and then criticized Getafe for “offering nothing,” the Azulones welcome Deportivo Alavés to the Estadio Coliseum on Wednesday evening for the sixth matchday of the Primera División. With nine points in eighth place, the hosts are just ahead of the Babazorros, who are in 10th place with seven points. Interestingly, despite their recent weakness, the bookmakers see the Madrid side as clear favorites.
Eduardo Coudet has already announced rotations for the upcoming midweek fixtures after his team suffered a surprise 1-2 home defeat to Sevilla. With only three days until the away game in Mallorca, Jon Pacheco, Guevara or Protesoni could make their first starts. The head-to-head record clearly favors Getafe: the Azulones have won three of the last five meetings, while all five first halves have been goalless, reflecting the tactical caution of both teams.
- Venue: Estadio Coliseum, Getafe
- Date and time: September 24, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
- Competition: Primera División (Matchday 6)
Getafe Form & Record Check
The Azulones are showing their typical qualities under José Bordalás. With three wins from their last five games and nine points in eighth place in the table, Getafe are looking solid, although their 3-0 defeat to Barcelona revealed their limitations against top teams.
Their consistency is remarkable: all five games ended with at least two goals, and none ended in a draw. This tendency toward clear results reflects Bordalás’ direct style of soccer. The away record was impressive with wins in Seville (2-1) and Vigo (2-0), followed by a strong 2-0 win against Oviedo at home. However, the reality checks in Valencia and Barcelona, both lost 3-0, clearly showed the weaknesses against technically superior opponents.
Adrián Liso stands out with his goal-scoring threat, while Luis Milla acts as the creative engine in midfield. The team is level on points with Athletic Bilbao and only two points behind Sevilla, which highlights the balance in the middle of the table.
Getafe are likely to line up in their usual 5-3-2 formation, which Bordalás has always favored. Soria will be between the posts, while Femenía, Abqar, Duarte, Djené, and Diego Rico will provide stability in the back five.
In midfield, the trio of Mario Martín, Luis Milla, and Arambarri could provide the necessary balance. Borja Mayoral and Juanmi are likely to form the attacking duo up front. However, Liso will be missing from the team as he is with the Spanish U20 national team at the World Cup in Chile.
Alaves Form & Record Check
Deportivo Alavés is in a phase of consolidation. Its 10th place in the table with seven points does not yet reflect its full potential. The recent 1-2 defeat to Sevilla interrupted a positive run and highlighted the inconsistency under Eduardo Coudet.
The surprising 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao was undoubtedly a highlight, followed by a respectable 1-1 draw against Atlético Madrid. These results contrasted with the 1-0 defeat at Betis and the disappointing home game against Sevilla, where Carlos Vicente equalized from the penalty spot, but the team ultimately lost.
Coudet’s influence is already evident, even though the Argentine has only been able to implement his system since the winter break. The 4-4-2 system with a reinforced midfield is beginning to bear fruit, even if the offense is still struggling with only four goals in five games. Coudet now wants to make greater use of the depth of his squad. The upcoming away games offer Jon Pacheco, Guevara, and Abde Rebbach the opportunity to take on more responsibility. Denis Suárez and Boyé, who arrived as late reinforcements, are pushing for more playing time and could give the team the quality it needs.
Deportivo Alavés is likely to make significant changes after their defeat to Sevilla. Coach Eduardo Coudet is planning rotations for the two away games within three days in order to spread the load and bring in fresh legs.
The expected return of players who have seen little playing time so far will be particularly interesting. Jon Pacheco could start in central defense for the first time, while Youssef Enríquez is likely to get a chance to start on the left. In midfield, I expect Guevara and Protesoni to be new faces in the starting eleven.
The expected 4-3-3 formation would allow Coudet to place more trust in his squad. After the game against Sevilla, in which he relied on Blanco and Denis Suárez in midfield, the Argentine could now test other options. Abde Rebbach is also likely to have a real chance of starting.
H2H Getafe – Alaves Head-to-head comparison & statistics
Getafe clearly dominates the last five encounters with three wins to Deportivo Alavés’s one. The Azulones won the most recent match in February 2025 1-0 away, after already winning 2-0 at home in September 2024.
The consistency in the first half is particularly striking: in all five matches, the score remained goalless or at most one goal at half-time. The decisions are regularly made after the break, where Getafe is significantly stronger and has had the upper hand in the last two direct comparisons.
The matches are generally characterized by few goals. Four of the five games ended with less than 2.5 goals, with only the 2-2 draw in 2022 providing more spectacle. Alavés last celebrated a 1-0 home win in May 2024, but has since lost twice in a row to Getafe.
The tip for over 1.5 goals at odds of 1.73 is based on the fact that at least two goals have been scored in all five of Getafe’s games this season, while Alavés has both scored and conceded in four of its last five matches. The planned changes for the two away games within three days could weaken the visitors’ defensive coordination.
The home win at 2.30 looks attractive after Getafe gained confidence with a convincing 2-0 win over Oviedo and faces an Alavés team that has lost both of its away games. The boldest investment would be over 2.5 goals at 3.30: Getafe’s last two defeats both ended 0-3, while Alavés under Coudet plays an open system that creates space. The betting market sees a draw at 2.90 as quite likely, but both teams are likely to play for the win, Getafe in front of their home crowd and Alavés with the courage of desperation after their home defeat.
