Getafe vs Racing Santander Prediction & Betting Tips (23 August)

Getafe CF will welcome Racing Santander to the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez on Sunday, 23 August 2026 for a LaLiga EA SPORTS 2026/2027 Matchday 2 fixture. Kickoff is scheduled for 18:30 BST, with both sides eager to establish early momentum in a campaign that sees Racing Santander return to the top flight after a successful promotion push.

José Bordalás has shaped a battle-hardened Getafe squad for the 2026/2027 season, likely deploying a 3-5-2 formation featuring Letáček in goal, a back three of Abqar, Dakonam, and Mojica, and an attacking pairing of Satriano and Mayoral. Their recent record includes a hard-fought 0-2 away win against Alaves and a narrow 1-0 home victory over Osasuna, results that highlight their ability to grind out results in tight contests.

Racing Santander manager José Alberto López brings a dynamic 2026/2027 squad to Madrid, mixing Segunda División promotion heroes such as Andrés Martín and Iñigo Vicente with new arrivals including Yassir Zabiri and Giorgi Guliashvili. Their confidence will be boosted by a blistering end to last season, which featured a 4-1 demolition of Cadiz and a similarly convincing 4-1 triumph against Valladolid, proving they can carry their attacking threat into the higher division.

European bookmakers have priced this encounter with Getafe as favorites at 2.20, the draw at 3.05, and a Racing Santander victory at 4.20, while the correct score market lists 0-0 at 6.50. Both teams are expected to prioritize defensive solidity over expansive play in this early-season meeting, and with neither side willing to risk an open game, our prediction is 0