Rayo Vallecano vs Getafe Preview

Rayo Vallecano enter this Madrid derby seeking to recover from a disappointing result, with their most recent outing ending in a 4-0 away defeat to Elche on December 21st. Prior to that, they secured a 3-0 home victory over Drita Gjilan in the Conference League on December 18th and drew 0-0 at home with Real Betis on December 15th. Earlier in this sequence, they claimed a 2-1 away win at Jagiellonia Bialystok in European competition and lost 1-0 away to Espanyol on December 7th. Their last five matches have produced two wins, one draw and two losses, reflecting an inconsistent run of form.

Getafe arrive at Vallecas in dire form, having suffered four consecutive defeats. Their most recent match saw them thrashed 4-0 away at Real Betis on December 21st. Before that, they lost 3-1 away to Burgos in the Copa del Rey on December 18th, were beaten 1-0 at home by Espanyol on December 13th, and lost 2-0 away to Villarreal on December 6th. Their only victory in the last five came with a 3-2 away win at CD Artistico Navalcarnero in the Copa del Rey on December 2nd. This run of four straight losses has left them desperately needing points to climb away from the relegation zone.

The head-to-head record favours Rayo Vallecano, who have won two of the last five meetings with three draws and no Getafe victories. Most recently, Rayo Vallecano claimed a 1-0 home win on May 2nd, 2025, while they also secured a 2-0 away victory at Getafe in January 2024. The other three encounters all ended goalless, including draws in August 2024 and April 2024.

Both sides will be eager to claim three points in this local rivalry. Rayo Vallecano will look to exploit Getafe’s fragile confidence and poor defensive record, while Getafe must find a way to end their losing streak against familiar opponents. The home advantage could prove crucial for Rayo Vallecano as they seek to assert dominance over their struggling neighbours.

Fans can follow this La Liga encounter through various international broadcasters. In Spain, coverage is available on Movistar+, LaLiga TV Bar HD, and M+ LALIGA TV. UK viewers can watch via Premier Sports 2 and Premier Sports Player, while US audiences have access through ESPN Deportes, ESPN Select, fuboTV, and ESPN App. Canadian supporters can tune in via TSN+. The 20:00 GMT kick-off on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 at Estadio de Vallecas promises a compelling derby between two contrasting sides.

Rayo Vallecano – Last Five Games:

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
L	Elche	4 – 0	Rayo Vallecano	Spanish LALIGA	Dec 21, 2025
W	Rayo Vallecano	3 – 0	Drita Gjilan	Conference League	Dec 18, 2025
D	Rayo Vallecano	0 – 0	Real Betis	Spanish LALIGA	Dec 15, 2025
W	Jagiellonia Bialystok	1 – 2	Rayo Vallecano	Conference League	Dec 11, 2025
L	Espanyol	1 – 0	Rayo Vallecano	Spanish LALIGA	Dec 7, 2025

Getafe – Last Five Games:

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
L	Real Betis	4 – 0	Getafe	Spanish LALIGA	Dec 21, 2025
L	Burgos	3 – 1	Getafe	Spanish Copa del Rey	Dec 18, 2025
L	Getafe	0 – 1	Espanyol	Spanish LALIGA	Dec 13, 2025
L	Villarreal	2 – 0	Getafe	Spanish LALIGA	Dec 6, 2025
W	CD Artistico Navalcarnero	2 – 3	Getafe	Spanish Copa del Rey	Dec 2, 2025

Head To Head Record:

Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
Rayo Vallecano	1 – 0	Getafe	Spanish LALIGA	May 2, 2025
Getafe	0 – 0	Rayo Vallecano	Spanish LALIGA	Aug 24, 2024
Rayo Vallecano	0 – 0	Getafe	Spanish LALIGA	Apr 13, 2024
Getafe	0 – 2	Rayo Vallecano	Spanish LALIGA	Jan 2, 2024
Getafe	1 – 1	Rayo Vallecano	Spanish LALIGA	Feb 12, 2023

TV Listings / Streaming:

Country	Broadcasters
Spain	Movistar+, LaLiga TV Bar HD, M+ LALIGA TV
Great Britain	Premier Sports Player, Premier Sports 2
USA	ESPN Deportes, ESPN Select, fuboTV, ESPN App
Canada	TSN+
Germany	DAZN Germany
Italy	DAZN Italia
Portugal	DAZN1 Portugal, DAZN Portugal
France	beIN Sports MAX 4, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Free, myCANAL