Getafe face Osasuna on Monday, August 31st in a La Liga match that promises to be a tight affair. The Madrid-based side arrives with an inconsistent start to the season, currently sitting in 11th place with 3 points, according to verified data as of today.
The fixture was originally reported by the BBC, which detailed the head-to-head history. Getafe has one win and one loss from its first two league games, scoring one goal and conceding three. This leaves them four points behind leaders Atletico Madrid in a table that remains very open.
What is Getafe's form heading into the match?
Getafe's preparation for this clash has been mixed. In their last La Liga outing, José Bordalás's team secured an important 1-0 win against Racing de Santander. However, they also suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Alavés. In European competition, the picture is brighter following a 3-1 victory over Partizan in the UEFA Conference League, although they also lost 2-1 to the same opponent in another match. A 1-1 draw in a friendly against Tottenham Hotspur rounds out their recent preparations.
The team needs to find greater defensive solidity, especially after conceding three goals in their last league match. The next fixture on the calendar, which you can check on our fixtures page, is at home against Celta Vigo on September 7th. Celta currently sits in 16th place.
What does the head-to-head record show?
Recent history between Osasuna and Getafe slightly favors the visitors. In the last Primera División meeting, on May 23rd, 2026, Getafe won at home 1-0. The previous season, in October 2025, Osasuna won 2-1 at El Sadar, while in March 2025 it was Getafe who secured a 1-2 victory at the same ground. This record suggests matches are usually close and decided by fine margins.
To understand the full context of the season, it's useful to review our stats section. There you can see that, with only one league goal scored, Getafe's attack is one of the least productive in the competition at this stage. Improving this output will be essential for aiming for European places.
What's at stake in the league table?
Every point counts in the fight for seasonal objectives. The top four places qualify for the UEFA Champions League, fifth place for the UEFA Europa League, and sixth for the UEFA Conference League qualifiers. At the other end, positions 18, 19, and 20 mean relegation to the second tier.
Osasuna starts with a slight advantage, sitting in eighth place with 4 points and 2 goals scored. Their form includes a win against Celta Vigo (1-2) and a goalless draw with Levante. Getafe, meanwhile, is thirteenth with 3 points and that single goal scored. The -2 goal difference is a concerning stat that needs quick correction.
The full squad available to Bordalás can be viewed on our player list. Keeping the group injury-free will be key during this first phase of the season, where the accumulation of matches between La Liga and the Conference League can take its toll.
What is expected from the match?
A tactical and physical match is anticipated, characteristic of Bordalás's teams and Osasuna's home strength. Getafe must be solid at the back to avoid conceding early advantages and must capitalize on their counter-attacking opportunities. A win would allow the Azulones to make a significant jump in the standings and move closer to the positions that offer European football, one of the club's major goals.
With the match against Celta on the horizon, taking all three points in Pamplona would be the best possible scenario to face the next block of the season with confidence. The week's training has focused on correcting defensive errors and enhancing creativity in attack.
