- Standings: Getafe are 14th in LaLiga 2026/2027 (4pts from 4 games) and Malaga CF are 18th (2pts from 4 games).
- Home form: Getafe have lost none of their last 3 home games (Won 2, Drawn 1).
- Away form: Malaga CF have lost both away games in LaLiga 2026/2027 and conceded 3.00 goals per game.
Getafe could be a touch good for Malaga
Getafe come into this game off the back of a 1-0 away defeat to Osasuna and a 1-1 home draw with Celta de Vigo. That run of 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 is not brilliant, but they have made a much better fist of things at home this season, where they have lost none of their 2 games (Won 1, Drawn 1), scoring 1.00 and conceding just 0.50 per game.
Malaga CF come into this on the back of a 1-1 home draw with Deportivo La Coruna, a 4-0 away loss to Real Madrid and a 0-0 draw at home to Levante. That's 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats from their last 5 games and they are yet to look like a team that can turn possession into punch.
Malaga’s problem is possession without penetration
Getafe's setup
In contrast, Getafe have won one of their four games, but it's fair to say the Azulones are scrapping it out more than playing in a way that suggests they are going to be a force this season. Pepe Bordalas has overseen a compact, physical 5-3-2 or narrow 4-4-2 hybrid since taking over as head coach in April 2023, a setup designed to press, win second balls and counterattack at pace, especially through the wingbacks.
Malaga's approach
Juan Funes, who took over in November 2025, has his Malaga CF playing a more open 4-3-3 where they look to control possession before hitting the ball vertically. This should make for an interesting midfield battle between press and possession, but the Blanquiazules just don't look like they will be able to penetrate Getafe's defence on Sunday.
Enes Unal has scored 2 of Getafe’s last 5 goals
- Enes Unal is the most likely person to score for Getafe in this game with 1 goal from 4 appearances.
- Unal has hit 2 of their last 5 goals and always makes them dangerous on the counterattack.
- Chupe leads the way for Malaga CF with 1 goal from 4 LaLiga 2026/2027 games and remains their sharpest finisher.
- However, his goals have not been enough to give his team a platform this term and Malaga have struggled to get the ball into the right areas in order for Chupe to shine.
Blanquiazules are not getting enough of the game
Getafe are favorites for this at 2.0, but the draw looks a little underrated at 3.05, whilst Malaga come in at 4.1. The hosts look the likelier of the two to edge it, but the odds and lack of goals in both of these teams suggest it's going to be a cagey game rather than a goal fest.
We're going to play the goals angle with under 2.5 goals at 1.48 as the main bet here. Both teams to score – No at 1.62 is a smart alternative and both selections fit Getafe's numbers at home and the way Malaga have played away from home this term.
