Getafe vs Villarreal Preview: Lineups, Team News and Prediction for Feb. 14, 2026
Getafe host Villarreal at 10: 15 a. m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in a LaLiga fixture that pits a side fighting to stay clear of trouble against one eyeing a top-three finish. Both teams arrive with momentum and selection questions that could shape the outcome at Coliseum Alfonso Pérez.
Match snapshot
Kickoff is scheduled for 10: 15 a. m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. Getafe sit 11th in the table, narrowly clear of the relegation zone after picking up five points from their last three league matches. Villarreal occupy fourth and are level on points with third place, holding a game in hand that gives their European ambitions real traction.
Form and stakes
Getafe have improved recently, grabbing draws with Girona and Celta Vigo before a 2-0 away win over Alavés on Feb. 8. That run has lifted them out of immediate danger, but the margins are small — only four points separate them from the drop zone and a tight midtable pack means a few results could change everything. Offensively, Getafe remain one of the least prolific sides in the division, with just 18 goals from 23 matches this season.
Villarreal arrive buoyed by a 4-1 home victory over Espanyol, an emphatic response after a brief spell of poor results in late January. Marcelino’s team have been consistent overall, amassing 45 points from 22 matches with 14 wins. They sit among the challengers for a top-three finish and will view this trip as an opportunity to keep pressure on the sides above them.
Team news and likely absentees
Getafe will be without Davinchi, Borja Mayoral, Abu Kamara and Mario Martin through injury; Juanmi is a doubt. The recent arrivals on loan have made an impact: Luis Vázquez has scored twice in three appearances and is expected to start, while Martin Satriano should also feature up front. There may be a midfield slot for Djene Dakonam as the manager looks to balance creativity and protection for the back line.
Villarreal face their own selection headaches. Logan Costa, Pau Cabanes and Juan Foyth are definitely out, with Willy Kambwala, Gerard Moreno and Alfon Gonzalez all subject to late fitness checks. Nicolas Pépé impressed in a more central role in the win over Espanyol and is likely to retain that position alongside Georges Mikautadze if fit, giving Villarreal a sharper attacking profile.
Tactical battle and key players
Getafe’s best route to three points is compact defending and quick, direct transitions. Their low goal return means set pieces and moments of individual quality will be crucial — the form of Vázquez and Satriano could determine whether Getafe can penetrate Villarreal’s backline. Midfield solidity from the likes of Djene will be essential to disrupt Villarreal’s build-up play.
Villarreal will aim to dominate possession and create overloads in wide and central areas. Marcelino’s side are dangerous when they can stretch opponents and feed advanced forwards; Pépé operating centrally gives them a different angle on goal creation. Mikautadze’s movement and finishing will be focal points, while Villarreal’s ability to rotate and exploit a game in hand mentality could see them press for three points from the first whistle.
Head-to-head and trend
Villarreal have the better recent record in this matchup — they have lost just nine of their previous 48 meetings with Getafe and have not been beaten by the capital club since January 2019. That historical edge, combined with their current league position, makes them the favorites on paper. Getafe’s poor home form this season, with just 12 points from 11 matches, is a notable concern if they are to halt Villarreal’s momentum.
Prediction
This looks set to be a tight contest but with Villarreal carrying more offensive threat and confidence. Expect Villarreal to control the tempo and create more chances, while Getafe will rely on counter opportunities and set pieces. A narrow away win is the most likely outcome: Villarreal 2, Getafe 1.
