LaLiga 26/27 · Round 9 ·
Getafe CF vs Rayo Vallecano preview: Getafe host Vallecano in a tight local derby
Getafe and Vallecano meet at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez with both sides level on eight points and separated by one place in the table. The clearest signal is the contrast in defensive solidity, with Getafe conceding just 0.5 goals per home match while Vallecano ship 3.0 per away match.
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Who is missing
Getafe are without forward Juanmi and midfielder Christantus Uche, both listed as injury. Vallecano's only absence is goalkeeper Augusto Batalla, also injured. Neither side loses a leading scorer to these absences, as Getafe's top scorers Ivan Azon Monzon, Enes Unal and Martin Satriano are all available, while Vallecano's Sergio Camello, who has seven goals this season, is fit to play.
Players to watch
Vallecano's Sergio Camello has been the standout attacker in this fixture's build-up, scoring 7 goals in 8 matches, which is 64% of his team's goals in this competition. Getafe's attack is far more spread out, with Ivan Azon Monzon, Enes Unal and Martin Satriano each on one goal. Camello ranks second in the scoring chart, while Azon Monzon sits 43rd. Vallecano also have the more productive creator in Unai Lopez, who has three assists.
Recent form
Vallecano arrive in better shape, taking 8 points from their last six league matches compared with 5 for Getafe. Getafe's last six league results show one win, two draws and three losses, while Vallecano have two wins, two draws and two losses. Getafe are unbeaten in their last five home matches, but Vallecano have not won in five away matches. Getafe have had four days since their last match in any competition, while Vallecano have had nine days since their last league match.
Where they stand
Getafe sit 14th and Vallecano 13th, both on 8 points. Getafe's home record is two wins and two draws from four matches, with a goal difference of plus two. Vallecano's away record is one draw and three losses from four matches, with a goal difference of minus seven. Getafe have scored four goals at home and conceded two, while Vallecano have scored five away and conceded twelve.
Head to head
Across the last ten meetings, Vallecano have won four and there have been six draws, with Getafe yet to win. Vallecano have scored ten goals to Getafe's two in those matches. In the five meetings at this ground, Vallecano have won two and there have been three draws, with Vallecano scoring five goals to Getafe's one. The most recent meeting was a 2-0 Vallecano win at Getafe in May 2026.
Attacking threat
Vallecano hold a clear attacking edge, scoring 1.2 goals per away match compared with Getafe's 1.0 per home match. Getafe's home scoring rate is worse than the league average for a home side, while Vallecano's away rate is level with the league average for an away side. Getafe score 0.5 goals per match across the whole season, while Vallecano score 1.6 per match overall.
Defensive solidity
Getafe hold a large defensive edge, conceding 0.5 goals per home match compared with Vallecano's 3.0 per away match. Getafe's home defensive record is better than the league average for a home side, while Vallecano's away record is worse than the league average for an away side. Getafe have kept two clean sheets in four home matches, while Vallecano have none in four away matches.
Shots and pressure
Vallecano work the opposing goalkeeper harder, averaging 4.57 shots on target per match compared with Getafe's 2.63. Vallecano also see more of their shots blocked, with 2.86 blocked per match against Getafe's 1.75. Getafe average 4.5 shots off target per match, while Vallecano average 4.14.
When goals arrive
Getafe score half of their goals in the 76-90 minute window, their most dangerous spell. Vallecano score 45% of their goals in the 46-60 minute window, their peak scoring period. Getafe concede 30% of their goals in the 76-90 minute window, while Vallecano concede 31% of their goals in the 16-30 minute window.
Goal environment
Vallecano's matches produce far more goals, with 71% of their matches going over 2.5 goals compared with 25% for Getafe. Getafe's home matches have gone over 2.5 goals in 0% of cases, while their away matches have gone over in 50%. Vallecano's away matches have gone over 2.5 goals in 75% of cases. Getafe's matches average 1.75 combined goals per match, while Vallecano's average 3.86.
What to expect
Getafe's home defensive strength is the clearest signal, with just 0.5 goals conceded per home match. Vallecano's away defensive weakness, conceding 3.0 per away match, points to a match where Getafe can stay compact and frustrate. Vallecano's attacking edge is real but has not translated into away wins. The market prices the total at 2.0 goals with a slight lean to the under, reflecting the low-scoring pattern of Getafe's home matches.