Girona vs Getafe Preview – La Liga 2025/26
Girona will host Getafe in Matchday 21 of La Liga 2025/26 at Estadi Montilivi on Monday, January 26, 2026. In the Girona vs Getafe, both sides are aiming for valuable points in the mid-season La Liga battle. Girona aims to lock in a safe mid-table spot, while Getafe fights to escape the relegation zone.
This Catalan derby promises a closely fought contest as both teams seek consistency in Spain’s top flight.
The hosts have won their last three league games, boosting them to 8th place with 32 points, while Getafe sit 17th with 18 points after a dismal run of one point from six matches.
- Date: January 26, 2026
- Venue: Estadi Municipal de Montilivi, Girona, Spain
- Kick-off: 14:00 local time (CET, 13:00 UTC)
Current Form and Path to the Match
- Girona: The Blanquivermells have turned their season around, winning five of their last 10 league games (LWLWWW), scoring 1.1 goals per match on average while conceding 1.2. Their recent streak includes victories over Mallorca (2-0), Osasuna (1-0), and Espanyol (3-1), with strong home form (unbeaten in the last four at Montilivi).
- Getafe: The Azulones are in freefall, with just two wins in their last 10 (LLLLDL), averaging 0.5 goals scored and 1.4 conceded. They’ve lost five of their last six, including back-to-back defeats to Real Sociedad (0-2) and Alaves (1-3), and have the league’s worst away record (one win in 10).
Head-to-head:
In 15 meetings, both have six wins with three draws. Getafe edged the reverse fixture 2-1 this season and won 2-1 at Montilivi last term, but Girona are unbeaten in the five before that (W2 D3).
Team News
- Girona: Arnau Martinez and Lancinet Kourouma are suspended; injuries sideline Juan Carlos (knee), Donny van de Beek (cruciate), Cristian Portu (cruciate), and Abel Ruiz (muscle). Axel Witsel (calf) and Azzedine Ounahi are doubts but could feature.
- Getafe: Luis Milla is suspended (yellow cards); Borja Mayoral (knee) and Davinchi (knee) are out long-term. Abdelkabir Abqar (muscle) and Kiko Femenia (discomfort) are doubts.
Predicted Starting XI
- Girona (4-2-3-1): Gazzaniga (GK); Rincon, Reis, Blind, Moreno; Beltran, Martin; Tsygankov, Lemar, Gil; Vanat.
- Getafe (5-3-2): Soria (GK); Iglesias, Dakonam/Djene, Duarte, Rico; Munoz, Arambarri, Milla/Martin; Satriano, Liso.
Prediction
Girona are slight favourites thanks to recent form, home advantage and squad strengthening, including potential contributions from new signings. Getafe’s struggles and inconsistent results mean they face an uphill battle in Montilivi. Expect a competitive match with chances for both sides, but Girona’s home edge and improved personnel could be decisive.
- Predicted score: Girona 2-1 Getafe
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