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The 2026/27 La Liga season kicks off on Saturday as Deportivo Alaves host Getafe at Estadio de Mendizorroza.
Alaves had a perfect pre-season campaign and will be eyeing their fifth consecutive win across all competitions.
Getafe, on the other hand, have not lost their La Liga opener in three consecutive seasons and will look to extend that run.
Read our Alaves vs Getafe prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Alaves vs Getafe key stats
- Getafe are unbeaten in their last four clashes with Alaves.
- Six of both teams’ last eight respective matches went below the 2.5-goal threshold.
- At least five cards were awarded in each of the last five H2Hs.
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Alaves vs Getafe — Tale of the Tape
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Deportivo Alaves were involved in a late relegation scrap last season, as they earned six points from a possible nine in their last three matches and still finished just a point above the relegation zone.
Quique Sanchez Flores has returned for his first full season in charge of the club after turning their fortunes around last season.
The former Valencia and Atletico Madrid coach has done his fair share of transfer business this summer, bringing in Nicolas Valentini from Fiorentina, Miguel Rodriguez from Utrecht, and Mikel Rodriguez from Real Sociedad.
Ville Koski was also signed from NK Istra after a successful season-long loan spell at the Mendizorroza last season.
Carlos Benavidez is set to miss the start of the new season because of a knee injury, while Lucas Boye, who scored 11 La Liga goals last season, might also be unavailable due to a muscular problem.
While Alaves held on to most of their best players from last season, Getafe have done the opposite, as Mauro Arambarri and Luis Vazquez, two of the visiting team's top four scorers from the previous campaign, have departed the club.
Moreover, only four players registered multiple assists in La Liga for Getafe last season, and three of those are now plying their trade elsewhere. The most notable of these is Luis Milla, who had 10 assists, five times as many as any other player on the team.
On the positive side, head coach Jose Bordalas has strengthened his squad with the addition of Zaid Romero, Enes Unal, and Ramon Terrats, while Martin Satriano, Sebastian Boselli, and Mario Martin have been signed to permanent deals after successful loan spells with the club last season.
Getafe will kick off their new campaign with a fully fit squad. They finished seventh in the Spanish top flight last season and will participate in the UEFA Conference League.
Alaves vs Getafe form guide & betting tips
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Whispers Predicts: Alaves 1-1 Getafe
Despite scoring only once in the last four H2Hs, Deportivo Alaves are considered favourites by the bookmakers at 29/20 (2.45).
However, it is worth mentioning that the hosts are brimming with confidence after winning four matches in a row, while Getafe are on a four-game winless streak, so we are confident that the Basque side will hold their own here.
Furthermore, the last five skirmishes between these outfits have all gone above the 4.5-card line, and this can be backed at 17/20 (1.85).
We also fancy BTTS – Yes at 7/5 (2.40). This landed in three of the visiting team's last five outings.
> Under 2.5 total goals at 2/5 (1.40) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 7/5 (2.40) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Draw at 19/10 (2.90) | Likelihood: Possible
> Draw & BTTS – Yes at 39/10 (4.90) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 1-1 at 5/1 (6.00) | Likelihood: Outsider