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

Getafe and Racing Santander meet at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez on Sunday 23 August 2026 for matchweek two of the 2026/2027 LaLiga season. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:30 local time. The hosts are looking to bounce back from an opening-day defeat, while the newly-promoted visitors aim to build on a promising start to their top-flight return after a fourteen-year absence.

José Bordalás's Getafe side were beaten 3:0 by Alavés in their season opener and sit in 19th place without a point. Earlier this year they secured a 1:0 victory over Osasuna at home. The squad for 2026/2027 includes David Soria in goal, defenders Djene, Abdelkabir Abqar, and Zaid Romero, midfielders Orel Mangala, Ramón Terrats, and Francho Serrano, plus attackers Enes Ünal and Martín Satriano. Kiko Femenía is suspended, while Uche and Juanmi remain sidelined through injury.

Racing Santander opened their campaign with a 2:2 draw against Villarreal at El Sardinero, having led twice before being pegged back. Their promotion-winning form included a dominant 4:1 victory over Cádiz. José Alberto López's 2026/2027 squad features Julen Agirrezabala in goal, defenders Álvaro Mantilla, Facundo González, and Pablo Ramón, midfielders Gustavo Puerta, Sergio Martínez, and Sergio Canales, with Andrés Martín and Asier Villalibre leading the attack. Pedro Felipe is doubtful with a hamstring issue, while Giorgi Guliashvili is being managed carefully.

The European odds for this fixture price Getafe at 2.25, the draw at 2.90, and Racing Santander at 3.85. Despite Getafe's home advantage and Racing's defensive concerns, our prediction is a cagey 0 : 0 stalemate, reflecting both teams' early-season struggles in front of goal and the tactical discipline expected from both manag