Getafe vs Racing Santander
Getafe edges Racing with late strike
A single goal from Enes Ünal secures a narrow home victory.
Getafe clinched a tight 1-0 win over Racing Santander thanks to Enes Ünal's decisive goal after the break. Despite Andrés Martín missing a penalty for Racing at 77 minutes, Getafe held firm and capitalised four minutes later. Fipster's low-confidence prediction of a home win was on the money, though the exact scoreline differed.
Outcome probability
The new season kicks off with Getafe facing off against Racing Santander, a freshly promoted side eager to make their mark. Both teams are looking to set the tone early, with Getafe aiming to leverage their established squad and Racing Santander keen to prove their worth at this higher level.
Key facts
- 1.Getafe ranked 7th last season with 51 points from 38 games.
- 2.Racing Santander are newly promoted and have yet to play in this league.
- 3.Racing Santander have a better goal difference (+6) from their previous campaign than Getafe (-6).
- 4.Getafe have a points per game advantage of 1.34 over Racing Santander's 0.00.
- 5.Getafe have loaned in V. Birmančević during the summer transfer window.
- 6.Racing Santander have made no notable summer signings or departures.
- 7.The predicted scoreline is 2-1 in favour of Getafe.
- 8.The match is the second round of the regular season.
The context
Getafe finished last season in 7th place with 51 points from 38 games, demonstrating solid form in their league. Racing Santander, on the other hand, are stepping up after promotion and have yet to start their campaign. The match marks a fresh chapter for both sides, with Racing Santander adjusting to the demands of a tougher competition.
Analysis
While Racing Santander boast a better goal difference from their previous season, Getafe's points per game advantage and league experience suggest they hold the upper hand. The home side have also made some summer adjustments, including the loan signing of V. Birmančević, which could add a new dimension to their attack. Racing Santander will need to adapt quickly to the pace and physicality of this league to challenge effectively.
Prediction
The forecast is a closely contested match with Getafe narrowly prevailing 2-1. The home side's experience and squad depth are expected to tip the scales, though Racing Santander's enthusiasm and recent promotion promise a spirited contest. Expect a competitive game with a few cards, reflecting the intensity of a season opener.
The verdict
As the season gets underway, this fixture sets the tone for both teams. Getafe will look to build on their established foundation, while Racing Santander aim to prove their mettle. A 2-1 win for Getafe seems the most likely outcome, but the newcomers will no doubt provide a stern test.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Salinas
Yellow Card
Sazonov
Yellow Card
Mantilla
Yellow Card
Unknown
Villalibre
Canales
Manu Hernando
Yellow Card
Martín
Missed Penalty · Assist: Martín
Ünal
García
Manu Hernando
Puerta
Mangala
Terrats
Satriano
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 9 |
| 9 |  Levante | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 |  Racing Santander | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 |  Real Sociedad | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 13 |  Athletic Club | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 14 |  Getafe | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 15 |  Villarreal | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
Match Statistics
Getafe
3-5-2Starting XI
- 2D. DakonamD
- 4S. SazonovD
- 10M. SatrianoF
- 11Ramón TerratsM
- 13David SoriaG
- 16Francho SerranoM
- 19E. ÜnalF
- 21Andrés GarcíaM
- 22J. MojicaM
- 23O. MangalaM
- 24Z. RomeroD
Substitutes
- 1J. LetáčekG
- 3DavinchiD
- 5A. AbqarD
- 9Borja MayoralF
- 15S. BoselliD
- 26J. ValouD
- 27Ebrahima DrammehF
- 28A. R. AlcantaraM
- 30Óscar LópezM
- 35Diego FerrerG
Racing Santander
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2Álvaro MantillaD
- 4Manu HernandoD
- 5Pablo RamónD
- 8G. PuertaM
- 10Iñigo VicenteM
- 11Andrés MartínM
- 12Asier VillalibreF
- 13Julen AgirrezabalaG
- 17Jorge SalinasD
- 20Sergio CanalesM
Substitutes
- 1S. ErikssonG
- 6Íñigo Sainz-MazaM
- 9Juan Carlos AranaF
- 14M. GueyeM
- 16Facundo GonzálezD
- 21M. ZabiriF
- 23Iván MartínM
- 30C. SanchezD
- 34D. DiazM
Getafe
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Soria | G | 90 | 7.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Andrés García | M | 85 | 7.6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2/3 |
| Johan Mojica | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2/5 |
| Ramón Terrats | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | 1/2 |
| Enes Ünal | F | 90 | 6.9 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Djené(C) | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Zaid Romero | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Orel Mangala | M | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Francho Serrano | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Saba Sazonov | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Martín Satriano | F | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2/6 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Abdel Abqar | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Borja Mayoral | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jiří Letáček | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sebastián Boselli | D | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Davinchi | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Diego Ferrer | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jean Ives Valou | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oscar Lopez | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alberto Risco | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ebrahima Drammeh Jaiteh | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Racing Santander
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Ramón | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jorge Salinas | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Julen Agirrezabala | G | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Asier Villalibre | F | 64 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Gustavo Puerta | M | 88 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Sergio Canales | M | 64 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Manu Hernando | D | 88 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Iñigo Vicente | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| Alvaro Mantilla(C) | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Andrés Martín | M | 90 | 5.7 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 0/2 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Carlos Sánchez | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Íñigo Sáinz-Maza | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Juan Carlos Arana | F | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Facundo González | D | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Simon Eriksson | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Diego Díaz | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Iván Martín | M | 45 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Maguette Gueye | M | 26 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Yassir Zabiri | F | 26 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |