Getafe welcome Real Sociedad to the Coliseum on Friday 9th of january 2026 night with both sides searching for momentum after inconsistent starts to the 2025–26 La Liga campaign.
Getafe sit 10th on 21 points but have not recorded a league win since late November, with scoring proving a major issue. The Deep Blue Ones have found the net just 14 times in 18 matches, one of the weakest attacking records in the division.
Softfootball reported that despite their recent struggles, Bordalás’ side will take encouragement from their strong home form and a 3–0 win over La Real in their last meeting in January 2025.
Real Sociedad arrive in 15th place on 18 points and are also without a league victory since November. Pellegrino Matarazzo’s first match in charge ended in a creditable 1–1 draw against Atletico Madrid, but defensive lapses continue to hurt them.
Getafe have also offered a glimpse into their preparations, sharing training updates and behind-the-scenes footage on their official X handle ahead of the clash with Real Sociedad, underlining their focus and readiness for the contest.
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That defeat mirrored earlier encounters, including Barcelona’s win over Real Sociedad that drew praise from Hansi Flick for Pedri’s brilliance, and together these results underline a lingering inconsistency when facing well-organised opponents.
Team news
Team news is a concern for Getafe, who will be without suspended defenders Djene Dakonam and Domingos Duarte, while Borja Mayoral and Davinchi remain sidelined with long-term knee injuries.
Juanmi is expected to lead the line. Real Sociedad, meanwhile, welcome back Igor Zubeldia and Jon Gorrotxategi from suspension, although Yangel Herrera misses out through injury.
Mikel Oyarzabal remains their primary attacking outlet, a role he has consistently embraced this season, as illustrated during encounters such as Barcelona’s comeback victory over Real Sociedad at Montjuïc, where his influence was again evident.
Possible lineups
Getafe: Soria; Iglesias, Nyom, Ismael, Rico; Femenia, Munoz, Milla, Arambarri, Liso; Juanmi.
Real Sociedad: Remiro; Aramburu, Martin, Zubeldia, Gomez; Kubo, Turrientes, Gorrotxategi, Guedes; Oskarsson, Oyarzabal.
Softfootball prediction
With both sides struggling for goals and missing key players, a tight contest is expected. A 1–1 draw looks the most likely outcome.
