The La Liga showdown between Deportivo Alavés and Getafe CF takes place today, February 8, 2026, at the iconic Estadio de Mendizorroza in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
Kick-off is scheduled for 13:00 UTC (6:30 PM IST).
Live coverage and real-time updates are available on platforms like Sofascore, ESPN,
and BBC Sport.
📊 Standings & Current Form
After 22 matches, Alavés sit in 10th place with 25 points
(7 wins, 4 draws, 11 losses), enjoying relative comfort in mid-table.
Getafe, meanwhile, are positioned 16th with 23 points
(6 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses) and remain dangerously close to the relegation zone.
Alavés have shown resilience at home this season, while Getafe struggle with a -11 goal difference, making this fixture crucial for their survival push.
🤝 Head-to-Head Record
Historically, this fixture has been tightly contested.
Getafe hold a slight edge with 5 wins compared to Alavés’ 4,
alongside 8 draws.
📅 Feb 2025: Getafe 1–0 Alavés
📅 May 2024: Alavés 1–0 Getafe
📅 Sept 24, 2025: Getafe 1–1 Alavés (late equaliser by Ander Guevara)
⭐ Key Players to Watch
Alavés:
Carlos Vicente – 5 goals in 21 appearances
Luka Boyé – 5 goals, physical presence up front
Luis Milla – 7 assists, midfield engine
Getafe:
Mauro Arambarri – 3 goals, midfield anchor
Borja Mayoral – 4 goals, primary scoring threat
Carles Aleñá – 3 assists, creative outlet
📉 Recent Form & Stakes
Both sides enter the match with inconsistent form over their last five league games.
Alavés aim to stay in the top-half and keep faint European hopes alive,
while Getafe desperately need points to avoid being dragged into a tight relegation scrap
alongside teams like Rayo Vallecano.
No major injury concerns have been reported pre-match, though final line-ups
will be confirmed closer to kick-off.
🔍 What to Expect
Expect a gritty, tactical contest between two evenly matched sides.
Alavés average just 0.91 goals per game, hinting at a low-scoring affair.
Defensive discipline, midfield battles, and set-pieces could decide the outcome.
Fans can follow live possession stats, shots, and momentum swings via ESPNand Sofascore, with post-match analysis likely focusing on
the growing tension in La Liga’s mid-table and relegation battle.
⚽ Mid-Table Heat in La Liga: Pride, Points & Pressure at Mendizorroza!
