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23 Aug 2026 18:30

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Getafe to win 2.17

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Getafe vs Racing Santander Predictions, Picks & Odds – 23/08/2026

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X2: Double Chance Draw or Racing Santander

4.32 on 1xBet · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 22 Aug 2026 at 13:15 · Odds are subject to change

Getafe vs Racing Santander Preview

Getafe sit rock bottom of La Liga after a bruising 3-0 defeat to Alaves on opening day, and the problems are mounting for José Bordalás. Kiko Femenía's red card in that match means he misses this fixture, while Johan Mojica also serves a suspension carried over from last season. Losing both full-backs simultaneously is a significant blow. New signings Enes Unal and Saba Sazonov offer some hope, but settling-in time is a luxury Getafe cannot afford.

Racing Santander's return to the top flight after fourteen long years could hardly have started better. They raced into a two-goal lead against Villarreal through Andres Martin's penalty and Sergio Martinez's strike, eventually sharing the spoils in a thrilling 2-2 draw. José Alberto López has built a side brimming with confidence and attacking intent. With Sergio Canales providing experienced leadership and fresh recruits like Julen Agirrezabala and Pedro Felipe bedding in, Racing look well equipped for this challenge.

Getafe's defensive crisis is the primary driver behind the X2 selection at 4.32 for the away win and 3.08 for the draw. Both full-backs are unavailable: Kiko Femenía serves a red card suspension while Johan Mojica carries over a ban from last season. That leaves Bordalás scrambling for cover, likely turning to Juan Berrocal or Davinchi at right-back. A reshuffled backline that conceded three against Alaves inspires little confidence.

Racing Santander, by contrast, arrive with genuine momentum. Their 2-2 draw against Villarreal on opening day showed a side unafraid of La Liga's quality. Andres Martin converted from the spot, Sergio Martinez added a second, and the newly promoted side led a Europa League qualifier by two goals before Villarreal rallied. José Alberto López has built an ambitious, front-foot outfit that could exploit Getafe's makeshift defence.

The under 2.5 goals market at 1.39 also merits attention. Getafe under Bordalás remain a low-block side built to stifle, and even with their personnel issues, they will look to restrict space rather than open up. Racing showed attacking intent against Villarreal, yet the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez is a notoriously difficult ground where matches frequently stay tight. A narrow, cagey contest suits the visitors more than the hosts.

Trends to Know about Getafe vs Racing Santander

• Getafe missing both first-choice full-backs
• Racing took two-goal lead on debut
• Getafe sit bottom after opening thrashing

A compact 3-4-2-1 from Getafe faces Racing Santander's more expansive 4-2-3-1, though the home side's shape carries a confidence caveat: their XI is speculated from limited sources, while Racing's lineup is backed by multiple credible outlets and should be treated as the more reliable of the two.

Racing's midfield architecture, built around Gustavo Puerta and Sergio Martínez as a double pivot, is designed to control tempo, with Sergio Canales pulling strings in the number ten role. Getafe's narrow back three will need to stay disciplined against that width, particularly if Racing's wide players find space in behind.

How to Watch Getafe vs Racing Santander Match?

What time is Getafe vs Racing Santander?

Getafe host Racing Santander at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez on 23 August 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 18:30 local time.

Where is Getafe vs Racing Santander being played?

This match takes place at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, Getafe's home ground in the south of Madrid.

How Can I Watch Getafe vs Racing Santander on TV and Live Stream?

Check local La Liga broadcasters or streaming platforms in India for live coverage of this fixture.