Osasuna vs Getafe Prediction 31.08.2026 | LaLiga

After guiding his side to a monotonous, goalless draw against Levante in his opening competitive match on the bench, manager Luis Miguel Ramis did not have to wait long for his maiden victory. His men put on a resilient display to overturn a first-half deficit and claim a crucial 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

That triumph carried extra weight considering the Pamplona-based outfit managed just two league victories across 19 away outings last term, with 13 defeats during that dreadful stretch earning them a reputation as one of the division’s poorest travelers.

However, the biggest asset for Los Rojillos on Monday night will undoubtedly be their home turf advantage. El Sadar is historically revered across Spain as one of the most hostile, loud, and difficult stadiums for visiting teams to visit.

In addition to orchestrating a highly promising start to his era in Pamplona, head coach Luis Miguel Ramis enters Monday’s fixture with an excellent selection pool. His only notable absentee is right-back Valentin Rosier, who remains sidelined with a lingering hamstring issue.

On the flip side, Getafe endured a discouraging start to their league campaign, suffering a comprehensive 3-0 drubbing at the hands of Deportivo Alaves in the opening round. However, the team’s response was exactly what football fans have traditionally come to expect from them.

In a tightly contested and tense affair, the Madrid-based outfit somehow found a way to break down the stubborn defensive block of newly promoted Racing Santander, though they were made to sweat for the result. Goalkeeper David Soria produced a crucial penalty save before Enes Unal struck just minutes later to ignite wild celebrations at the Coliseum, sealing a hard-earned 1-0 victory.

The Turkish forward has hit a fine vein of form, having also found the back of the net in both European encounters against Serbian side Partizan Belgrade. His strike in Belgrade proved particularly priceless, as the Azulones, despite suffering a 2-1 defeat on the night, protected their first-leg advantage to advance to the league phase 4-3 on aggregate.

Nevertheless, Getafe look far from convincing in this new campaign. They have struggled massively with creativity in the final third, registering just one goal in their opening two league matches, while frequently allowing opponents dangerous looks at their own goal. Consequently, their tally of three points might mask the underlying issues plaguing the start of their La Liga season.

Unlike their Monday hosts, manager Jose Bordalas faces significant selection headaches. He will be forced to navigate the long-term absence of Nigerian forward Christantus Uche, who sustained a severe knee injury that is expected to keep him sidelined until the dying embers of the 2026–27 campaign.