Match Overview
Getafe welcome Valencia for a La Liga clash on 18-01-2026 at 13:00 UTC. The hosts look to turn solid organization into points at home, while Valencia seek a result to improve their position after a difficult run. The last meeting ended 3-0 to Valencia, adding an edge to this rematch. Patchy rain and a brisk 38°F could slow the tempo and favor a tighter, more pragmatic contest.
- Fixture: Getafe vs Valencia
- Competition: La Liga
- Venue: Not provided
- Date: 18-01-2026
- Kickoff: / 13:00 UTC
Predicted Lineups
Getafe
- David Soria
- Diego Rico
- Kiko Femenia
- D. Dakonam
- Domingos Duarte
- M. Arambarri
- Luis Milla
- Mario Martín
- Javi Muñoz
- Adrian Liso
- Alex Sancris
Valencia
- S. Dimitrievski
- César Tárrega
- José Gayà
- Copete
- D. Foulquier
- Pepelu
- Javi Guerra
- Andre Almeida
- B. Santamaria
- Diego López
- Luis Rioja
Injury & Suspension Report
Getafe
- A. Abqar – Hamstring Injury
- A. Kamara – Injury
- Borja Mayoral – Knee Injury
- Davinchi – Knee Injury
- B. Mayoral – Knee Injury
Valencia
- D. Raba – Achilles Tendon Injury
- Hugo Duro – Muscle Injury
- Dani Raba – Achilles Tendon Injury
- Julen Agirrezabala – Muscle Injury
- M. Diakhaby – Muscle Injury
- J. Agirrezabala – Muscle Injury
- Thierry Correia – Injury
- T. Correia – Injury
Head-to-Head
Recent meetings tend to be tight, averaging 2.22 goals across the last nine. Over 47 historical clashes, Valencia lead with 23 wins, Getafe have 14, and 10 ended level. Valencia won the most recent game 3-0 on 29 August 2025, but these fixtures often hinge on defensive structure and small margins.
Match Analysis & Prediction
Getafe’s home profile is built on defensive order and a measured tempo. Chances have been at a premium, with only four goals scored across their last five home outings, yet their structure keeps games close. Against similar-caliber opponents this season, they have averaged roughly 1.5 goals for and just over one against, reflecting a preference for control over risk. A narrow 1-2 defeat to Real Sociedad underlined that their best opportunities tend to arrive from organized patterns rather than transitions.
Getafe’s Effort in La Liga Sees Valencia Eye a Top-Table Spot Amid Madrid’s Football Forge
Valencia travel with mixed signals: results on the road have been tough (three defeats and a draw in their last five away), but they still found the net five times in that stretch. They sit 18th on 17 points from 19 matches (3W-8D-8L), and against similarly placed sides have posted 1W-2D-1L while averaging 0.75 goals for and against. The standout has been Stole Dimitrievski, whose six clean sheets in 11 away appearances point to a goalkeeper capable of keeping them in tight contests.
Key areas will be central control and set-piece detail. For Getafe, the midfield blend of M. Arambarri, Luis Milla, Mario Martín and Javi Muñoz supports a compact block in front of a reliable David Soria. Up front, Adrian Liso and Alex Sancris will need efficient movement to convert limited supply. Valencia counter with a technical core of Pepelu, Javi Guerra and Andre Almeida, plus width from full-backs José Gayà and D. Foulquier, aiming to feed Diego López and Luis Rioja.
History suggests narrow margins, and the expected wet, cold conditions could suppress tempo and shot quality. With Getafe difficult to break down at home and Valencia showing defensive resilience through Dimitrievski, a low-scoring outcome is likely. Prediction: Draw, 1-1.