Rayo Vallecano vs Getafe Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

Six of the last nine meetings between these sides have ended in a draw.

Rayo Vallecano are all set to lock horns with Getafe CF for their matchweek 18 fixture of the 2025-26 LaLiga. This is going to be an interesting contest to look at. It is going to take place at the Estadio de Vallecas.

Los Franjirrojos are coming in after facing a thrashing 0-4 loss against Elche in their previous league outing. It was a poor performance by them.

They are now placed 15th on the league table. Rayo Vallecano have only secured four wins in 17 Spanish league games. They have not come up with their best performances since the start of the season.

⚡️ El primer equipo sigue preparando el partido ante el @GetafeCF.Mañana, sesión a puerta cerrada en la Ciudad Deportiva desde las 10:30 h.#RayoGetafe #VamosRayo pic.twitter.com/KT60kBNUNF

— Rayo Vallecano (@RayoVallecano) December 30, 2025

Getafe CF are on a poor run of form at the moment. Real Betis dominated them in their last LaLiga encounter.

Los Azulones will be away from home for their next fixture and will be under pressure from the start. They are in 11th place on the points table at the moment and will be keen to return to winning ways.

Kick-off:

• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio de Vallecas
• Date: Saturday, January 3
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Friday, Jan 2; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Rayo Vallecano: L-W-D-W-L

Getafe: W-L-L-L-L

Players to Watch

Álvaro García (Rayo Vallecano)

The 33-year-old will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side both in the midfield and the attacking front. In 17 LaLiga appearances this season, he has scored three goals and has an assist to his name. Álvaro García will be useful on the left flank for the hosts.

Borja Mayoral (Getafe)

In 14 Spanish league games this season, Borja Mayoral has bagged four goals and has an assist to his name. He will be gearing up to help his side in the attacking front once again. Even though he is not in top form, Mayoral is going to be one of the main men in the final third for Getafe.

Match Facts

• Getafe are on a four-game losing streak.
• Rayo Vallecano have won two of their last four outings.
• Los Azulones haven’t secured a single win in their last five meetings against Los Franjirrojos.

Rayo Vallecano vs Getafe: Betting Tips and Odds

• Rayo Vallecano to win @6/5 bet365
• Alvaro Garcia to score @7/2 Virgin Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @1/8 BetFred

Injury and Team News

Abdul Mumin and Jorge de Frutos are not going to be in action for Rayo Vallecano. They are injured. Alexandre Zurawski might also miss out due to fitness issues.

Getafe will not have Abdelkabir Abqar, Abu Kamara, Coba da Costa and Davinchi in action due to their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 29

Rayo Vallecano won: 13

Getafe won: 8

Draws: 8

Predicted Lineups

Rayo Vallecano predicted lineup  (4-2-3-1)

Batalla (GK); Balliu, Lejeune, Mendy, Chavarria; Lopez, Valentin; Espino, Palazon, Garcia; Camello

Getafe predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Soria (GK); Femenia, Iglesias, Duarte, Djene, Nyom; Martin, Milla, Arambarri; Liso, Mayoral

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs need a win here. But it is going to be Rayo Vallecano. They are likely to come out on top and defeat Getafe CF in their upcoming LaLiga clash.

Prediction: Rayo Vallecano 2-1 Getafe

Telecast Details

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