Getafe vs Real Madrid Prediction for 20 October 2025 - Football

🔈 Can the "Whites" maintain their lead at the top of the La Liga standings? The final match of Sunday's Spanish Primera lineup features Getafe taking on Real Madrid at the "Coliseum Alfonso Perez." José Bordalás's squad, after a strong start to the season, have hit a rough patch, failing to secure a win in their last four outings. Breaking this unfortunate streak and delighting their fans in the upcoming round will be challenging—Getafe have only managed to defeat the "Galacticos" once in their last 24 head-to-head encounters. Bookmakers are predicting an away victory, giving Real Madrid fivefold odds of success.

Head-to-Head

📊 As previously mentioned, in the last 24 head-to-head encounters, Getafe have managed just one victory—during the 2021/22 La Liga season. On that occasion, an Enes Ünal goal secured a narrow 1-0 win for the "Azulones." Last season, the capital club twice outperformed the "Azulones"—winning 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu and 1-0 at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. Let's note the average scoring rate for each side throughout their history of meetings: Getafe at 0.71 and Real Madrid at 2.21.

Getafe Team Overview

🔵 The "City" team find themselves in a tough spot recently, having gone four consecutive matches without a win. This streak has dropped them to 11th place in the standings. José Bordalás' side continues to struggle offensively, averaging just 1.13 goals per game. However, the "Coliseum Alfonso Pérez" remains a fortress for the dark blues, as they have yet to lose at home this season. The upcoming clash against Real Madrid in the next league round poses a significant test not only for the players but also for José Bordalás, who will face off against Xabi Alonso for the first time in a managerial duel.

📌 Before the international break, the "City" team traveled to "El Sadar," where they failed to secure any points, suffering a 2-1 defeat. The goal conceded in the 90th minute was particularly frustrating, as it went against the run of play. Looking at the expected goals (xG) ratio of 0.82 to 0.43, it indicates that José Bordalás' tactical plan to contain the opponent was effective, but individual errors and lack of cohesion in team play proved costly. Getafe's creative struggles are evident in their cumulative xG for the season: with an xG of 7.02, they've scored 9 goals, suggesting that luck has played a role in their somewhat illogical results this season.

Real Madrid Team Overview

⚪ Thanks to their performance in the last round, "Los Blancos" reclaimed the top spot in the La Liga standings. Currently, Xabi Alonso's squad boasts 21 points, two more than their closest rival. It's worth noting that in recent matches, the "Galacticos" have improved their scoring statistics, averaging about 2.38 goals per game (the second-best in the league). However, their only defeat this season came on the road — a visit to the "Wanda Metropolitano" ended disastrously for Real with a 5-2 loss.

📌 In the previous round of the Spanish championship, the "Galacticos" secured a well-deserved victory over Villarreal (3-1), thus redeeming themselves for the humiliating loss in the "capital derby." The formidable duo of Vinicius Junior and Mbappe did their part, each contributing 2 points. Interestingly, Madrid's club often accumulates points through individual brilliance. Real have amassed 21 points with an xPTS of 16.55. However, it's hard to criticize the club or coaching staff for this — Xabi Alonso's side continue to deliver elite performances and remain one of the main contenders for victory in the most prestigious tournaments.

Latest news

Getafe

📰 The recent match against Osasuna (1-2) proved to be a historic one for several Getafe players. Firstly, Borja Mayoral's goal brought his tally for the club to 36, equaling Ángel Rodríguez's record. Now, the Spanish forward needs just two more goals to become Getafe's all-time top scorer. Currently, Jaime Mata and Manuel del Moral lead the chart with 37 goals each. Meanwhile, the game marked Djené's 300th appearance for the club, while Mauro Arambarri made his 238th, surpassing Cata Díaz to claim fourth place in Getafe's all-time appearance list.

❌ Among the players whose participation in the upcoming clash with Real Madrid remains uncertain are Abdel Abqar and Iván Neynu. Both players are experiencing discomfort and require further physical assessments.

Real Madrid

📰 Turkish forward Arda Güler is making remarkable strides at Real Madrid. In the first 8 rounds of La Liga, the 20-year-old has already tallied 6 points for goal contributions – 3 goals and 3 assists. Ahead of the next match, he had some flattering words for the head coach: "I have complete trust in Xabi Alonso. I am fully confident in his plans. If he ever tells me, 'Arda, you need to play as a goalkeeper,' I would go and buy gloves."

🎤 Xabi Alonso attended a press conference ahead of the clash with Getafe: "All players returning from international duty are in good shape, except for Heijsen. Tomorrow we face a tough match. Getafe are a competitive side, guided by Bordalás, who is a fantastic coach. We understand we have a tight schedule ahead, but right now we are focused solely on tomorrow's game. We're pleased to have Mendy back, but he needs more time training with the group. He can play both on the left and in central defense. However, I can't say when Ferland will return to peak physical form. It's a matter of weeks."

❌ In Real Madrid's injury list are Trent Alexander-Arnold (hamstring injury), Dani Carvajal (calf injury), Dani Ceballos (muscle injury), Dean Heijsen (muscle injury), Ferland Mendy (hamstring injury), and Antonio Rüdiger (hip injury).

🟨 Yellow Card Prediction

🟨 Yellow Card Prediction

Matches involving the "City" squad are practically a guarantee for a high number of bookings, averaging around 5.1 per game. When it comes to head-to-head clashes with Real Madrid, this figure rises to approximately 5.2 yellow cards per match. A telling statistical trend is that in the last 5 encounters involving Getafe, there have been no fewer than 5 bookings. Our editorial pick is over 4.5 total yellow cards.

⚽ Goal Prediction

The average goal tally in the head-to-head meetings between these teams stands at 3 goals per game. This season, the "Whites" are proving to be more prolific under their current management than during Carlo Ancelotti's tenure, scoring around 2.4 goals per match. In 8 of Real Madrid's last 9 games, there have been at least 3 successful strikes. We suggest betting on over 2.5 total goals.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Let's focus on the ratio of corners won and conceded by each side this season. Getafe cannot boast a positive trend in this statistical area, with a ratio of 4 to 4.8. Meanwhile, the "Whites" show an opposite trend: 5.3 to 3.6. In head-to-head matchups, the "Galacticos" also hold a significant advantage: 6.4 to 4. Our choice is Real Madrid to win on corners with a -1.5 handicap.

Despite playing away, Real Madrid are the clear favorites in this matchup. Xabi Alonso's squad have already shown their ability to counter a solid low block and find opportunities in positional play. Additionally, the head-to-head record against Getafe suggests that the "city" team, despite their resilience, are a favorable opponent for the capital club. Our editorial team predicts a final score of 0-3, with the key pick being Real Madrid to win with a -1 handicap.