Deportivo Alavés - Getafe CF live - Football

On 15 August 2026, Deportivo Alavés host Getafe CF at Estadio Mendizorrotza in Vitoria-Gasteiz in the opening weekend of the La Liga 2026/27 season. Alavés went unbeaten across four preseason friendlies, picking up 2 wins and 2 draws, while Getafe managed just 1 victory in five preseason tests. The head-to-head record favours the visitors - Getafe have won 3 of the last 5 meetings between these sides, with Alavés claiming just 1.

Match Info: Deportivo Alavés vs Getafe CF

Deportivo Alavés take on Getafe CF on Saturday, 15 August 2026, at 18:30 BST (17:30 UTC) at Estadio Mendizorrotza, Vitoria-Gasteiz, in Matchday 1 of La Liga 2026/27.

Where to Watch Deportivo Alavés vs Getafe CF?

Viewers in England and Ireland can catch the match on Premier Sports 2 on television, or stream it live via the Premier Sports Player. Both platforms offer comprehensive La Liga coverage throughout the 2026/27 season.

In Spain, DAZN España and Movistar+ carry the match online, while DAZN LaLiga and LaLiga TV Bar HD broadcast it on television. German and Austrian audiences can watch on DAZN, with DAZN2 also available on TV in both countries. Fans in France can stream via DAZN France or Disney+, while Italian supporters have DAZN Italia. In the United States, the game is available on the ESPN App, ESPN Select, and Fubo TV for streaming, and on ESPN Deportes on television.

In Canada, TSN+ carries the fixture online. Australian fans can stream via beIN Sports Connect Australia, while viewers in Norway have access to TV2 Play and Viaplay Norway online, or TV2 Sport Premium on television. Poland's CANAL+ online and Player.pl cover the match for streaming, with Canal+ Sport on television. Across much of the Middle East and North Africa, beIN SPORTS CONNECT Arabia serves as the primary streaming platform.

Match between Deportivo Alavés and Getafe CF - Preview

This opening-day La Liga clash at Mendizorrotza pits two sides with familiar ambitions: consolidate mid-table standing and avoid the relegation battle. On paper, Getafe arrive as the side with stronger recent head-to-head form, but Alavés have home advantage and an unbeaten preseason behind them.

Alavés wrapped up their summer schedule in solid shape - a convincing 3:0 win over Castellón at home, a 1:0 away victory against Girona, and a hard-fought 1:1 draw at Racing Santander left the Basque club unbeaten in four preseason games. The last competitive outing, however, was a 1:2 home defeat to Rayo Vallecano in the final La Liga fixture of the previous season, a result that underlines the need to deliver at Mendizorrotza from the very first matchday.

Getafe head into this fixture after a mixed preseason: a 2:1 win against Tenerife and a 1:1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur were offset by defeats to Atlético Madrid (1:4) and Monaco (0:1). José Bordalás's side are known for their defensive organisation and physicality, and they will look to impose that style from the first whistle. Given that Getafe have won 3 of their last 4 La Liga meetings with Alavés while conceding just 1 goal across those four games, their defensive record in this fixture is a key storyline heading into the new season.

Head-to-Head: Deportivo Alavés vs Getafe CF

Across 18 all-time meetings, Getafe hold the upper hand with 6 wins to Alavés's 4, with 8 draws also in the books - a record that paints Getafe as the more dangerous side in this fixture. The last five La Liga encounters have only reinforced that narrative, with Getafe winning 3 and drawing 1, while Alavés's sole victory came back in May 2024.

Here are the five most recent meetings between the two clubs:

• 08 Feb 2026 - La Liga - Deportivo Alavés 0:2 Getafe CF
• 24 Sep 2025 - La Liga - Getafe CF 1:1 Deportivo Alavés
• 09 Feb 2025 - La Liga - Deportivo Alavés 0:1 Getafe CF
• 28 Sep 2024 - La Liga - Getafe CF 2:0 Deportivo Alavés
• 18 May 2024 - La Liga - Deportivo Alavés 1:0 Getafe CF

Deportivo Alavés - Recent Form

Deportivo Alavés enter the new La Liga season unbeaten in 4 preseason friendlies - 2 wins and 2 draws - a respectable summer campaign that gives the squad real confidence heading into competitive action.

The highlight of preseason was a 3:0 home win against Castellón, which showcased the attacking threat Alavés can pose on their own turf. Away from home, they claimed a 1:0 victory over Girona - a club that finished considerably higher in La Liga last season - and held Racing Santander to a 1:1 draw. The opening preseason friendly, a 1:1 draw with Eibar, showed there is still defensive work to be done before the season gets serious.

In terms of competitive form, the final La Liga match of the previous campaign was a 1:2 home loss to Rayo Vallecano, meaning Alavés are eager to start the new season on a positive note in front of their own fans at Mendizorrotza.

Getafe CF - Recent Form

Getafe CF's preseason record of 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 defeats in five games reflects a mixed summer, though the quality of the opponents encountered puts the results in context.

The most eye-catching result was a 1:1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur, a Premier League side, which demonstrated Getafe's ability to compete against strong opposition. Before that, a heavy 1:4 loss to Atlético Madrid and a 0:1 defeat to Monaco underscored the calibre gap between Getafe and Europe's elite - though these are exactly the kind of tests Bordalás tends to arrange in the summer to sharpen his squad. The preseason began with a 2:1 win over Tenerife and a goalless draw with Valladolid.

Getafe finished 7th in La Liga 2025/26 with 15 wins, 6 draws, and 17 defeats - a solid mid-table standing. They will be looking to build on that and, above all, begin the new campaign with a winning away performance, something they have managed repeatedly in this fixture in recent seasons.

Facts and Statistics

Deportivo Alavés and Getafe CF share a rivalry built on competitive, low-scoring encounters that regularly serve up tight margins and hard-fought points. Across their 18 all-time meetings, the fixture has averaged just 1.89 goals per match - one of the more defensively cautious matchups in the Spanish top flight.

• In 18 all-time meetings, Getafe have won 6, Alavés 4, and 8 matches have ended level - Getafe hold a clear edge in the head-to-head record.
• Getafe are unbeaten in the last 4 La Liga fixtures against Alavés (3 wins, 1 draw), conceding just 1 goal across those four games.
• Alavés's last La Liga win against Getafe came on 18 May 2024 - a 1:0 home victory at Mendizorrotza.
• The last 5 meetings between these sides produced a combined total of just 9 goals, confirming the tight, low-scoring nature of this rivalry.
• Alavés failed to score in 3 of their last 4 La Liga home games against Getafe, netting just 1 goal across those four fixtures at Mendizorrotza.