Getafe go into Getafe vs Deportivo La Coruna 15th in the division on four points from four matches. Deportivo La Coruna are fifth with eight points from four, and they arrive after a 3-2 victory over Villarreal. That makes this one of the clearer early tests of the season, even before the history between the two sides is factored in.

Deportivo's start and Getafe's response

Deportivo's opening has been steadier than Getafe's. They are unbeaten across their last five matches, with wins at Villarreal and against Valencia, and the wider run has given them a foothold near the top of the table. Getafe's own last five have been more uneven, with two wins, one draw and two defeats.

Sports Mole preview analyst said: "Deportivo have been excellent early in the season, and we are expecting the visitors to be good enough to secure a share of the spoils on Sunday."

That view fits the form, although Getafe's home setting keeps this from feeling one-sided. José Bordalas will want a sharper performance after a slow start, and the suspension of Zaid Romero after his red card in the draw with Celta Vigo only adds to the pressure on the hosts.

The head-to-head angle

Sunday's game will be the first meeting between Getafe and Deportivo La Coruna since February 2018. Getafe won that last meeting 3-0, and they also lead the head-to-head overall eight wins to seven across 22 meetings.

The historical edge gives the home side a reason to believe they can drag this into a tighter contest than the table suggests. Even so, the current form line points the other way, with Deportivo carrying the better attacking rhythm and the stronger points return.

The preview prediction has the game finishing 1-1, which is a reasonable middle ground given the contrast between the two starts. What stands out more is the shape of the fixture itself: Getafe need points quickly, and Deportivo have already shown enough in their opening four matches to look like a live test rather than a routine away day.

Written by Daniel Hartley with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 1 outlet. How we work →