Getafe vs Malaga – News and Probable Lineups

Malaga will aim to secure their first win of the 2026-27 season on Sunday afternoon as they visit Estadio Coliseum to face Getafe.

The visiting team is currently positioned 19th in the La Liga standings, having garnered just three points from their first six matches of the season, while Getafe sits 16th in the table with five points.

Match overview

Getafe has recorded one victory, two draws, and three losses in their initial six outings this season, placing them in 16th position in the league.

Jose Bordalas’ squad has participated in eight matches across two competitions this season, including the Conference League playoffs, successfully qualifying for the league stage of the tournament following a 4-3 aggregate victory against Partizan.

The Deep Blue Ones will come into this fixture following a 1-0 defeat to Real Betis, with only two points secured from their previous four games.

Last season, the capital club finished seventh in Spain’s top division, but Bordalas’ side has struggled to find form in the ongoing 2026-27 campaign.

Getafe has achieved just 11 victories in their last 26 encounters against Malaga in all competitions, although they have won three of their last four clashes.

Meanwhile, Malaga has a record of three draws and three defeats from their six league fixtures this season, leaving them in 19th place with three points.

Juan Francisco Funes’ team has only managed to score three goals in their six matches, conceding 11, which indicates a challenging start to the season.

The White and the Sky Blues began September with successive draws against Levante and Celta Vigo before suffering a 3-1 defeat at home to Villarreal in their most recent outing.

Malaga regained promotion to Spain’s top flight through last season’s Segunda Division playoffs, and they are keen to establish themselves at this level of competition.

In addition, the White and Sky Blues are reportedly in advanced discussions with former Manchester United striker Anthony Martial regarding a potential high-profile signing for the club.

Team News

Getafe will be missing Mario Martin due to suspension, as the 22-year-old was sent off in the team’s last match against Real Betis.

Changes to the Getafe lineup are expected for this fixture, with Enes Unal likely to be introduced in attack, and there may also be starting spots for Johan Mojica and Alberto Risco Alcantara.

However, Abdel Abqar, Juanmi, Kiko Femenia, Borja Mayoral, and Christantus Uche are unavailable for selection due to injuries.

For Malaga, players Julen Lobete, Fernando Calero, Moussa Diarra, Diego Murillo, Aaron Ochoa, Adam Aznou, and Jens Cajuste are sidelined with injuries.

Chupe is one of the three Malaga players to have scored this season, and he is expected to retain his place in the attack.

Carlos Dotor, another scorer for the team, will also be in the starting XI on Sunday.

Getafe probable starting XI:

Soria; Garcia, Djene, Romero, Mojica; Gudelj; Francho, Mangala, Alcantara, Satriano; Unal

Malaga probable starting XI:

Blacksmith; Puga, Recio, Galilea, Salinas; Merino; Cruz, Larrubia, Dotor, Martinez; Suck

Malaga continues to search for their first win of the season, and this matchup poses a significant challenge for the newly promoted side. The home team is expected to claim all three points.