Real Sociedad vs Getafe: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Real Sociedad prepare to host Getafe on April 22, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this SPAIN: La Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Real Sociedad, currently 7th in the standings with 42 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 37 points. They've earned 28 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored. The attack has been led by Mikel Oyarzabal, the leading goalscorer this season with 12 goals, while also providing key assists. Crucial contributions in the final third have come from players like Goncalo Guedes, Brais Mendez, Carlos Soler, who have delivered important goals and assists.

Getafe, sitting 8th with 41 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 20 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals. The offensive threat is spearheaded by Mauro Arambarri, who leads the scoring with 6 goals. Support has come from Borja Mayoral, Martin Satriano, Adrian Liso, who have chipped in with decisive contributions in attack.

Recent meetings between Real Sociedad and Getafe have been competitive, with Getafe claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Alaves, Real Sociedad recorded a 3-3 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Remiro, Gomez, Caleta-Car, Elustondo, Aramburu, Soler, Turrientes, Barrenetxea, Mendez, Sucic, Oskarsson. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Getafe's last outing came against Levante, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 5-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Soria, Iglesias Sanchez, Romero, Duarte, Abqar, Femenia, Satriano, Djene, Milla, Liso, Vazquez. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, Real Sociedad are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Real Sociedad and Getafe are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Real Sociedad's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Getafe's games average 1.6 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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