Burgos CF vs Getafe — Match Preview
A chilly night at El Plantío awaits as La Liga side Getafe travel north to face Segunda División outfit Burgos CF in the Copa del Rey Round of 32 on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. Burgos are coming off a morale-boosting 2–1 away win against Almería, snapping a poor run of form. They will look to turn their fortress into a nightmare for the visitors. Getafe, meanwhile, survived a scare in the previous round against Navalcarnero (winning 3–2 in extra time) and arrive off the back of consecutive league defeats. José Bordalás’ men must be ready for a physical battle in freezing conditions.
Burgos CF vs Getafe — Match Info
- Competition: Copa del Rey (Round of 32)
- Venue: Estadio El Plantío, Burgos (Capacity: 12,194)
- Date: Wednesday, 17 December 2025
- Kickoff: 19:00 CET | 18:00 GMT
- Referee: TBC (RFEF Appointment)
Burgos CF vs Getafe — Match Stakes
Burgos CF (Segunda Division):
- Win → A giant-killing act; secures a place in the Last 16 and huge financial boost
- Loss → Exit from the cup; focus returns to avoiding relegation in Segunda
- Performance → A strong showing at home restores faith with the local fans
Getafe (La Liga):
- Win → Avoids an embarrassing upset; builds momentum after league struggles
- Loss → Disaster; heaps pressure on the manager and morale hits rock bottom
- Performance → Needs a clean, professional win to stop the defensive leaks (3 goals conceded vs Navalcarnero)
Burgos CF vs Getafe — Team News
Burgos CF:
- Rotation: Likely to field a strong XI given the prestige of the opponent.
- Curro Sánchez: Available (Key playmaker)
- Ojeda: Available (Winger threat)
- No major fresh injuries reported following the Almería win.
Getafe:
- Rotation: Expected to rotate heavily but keep a strong spine.
- Mayoral B: Questionable (Likely rested)
- Soria D: Likely rested for the backup goalkeeper
- Arambarri M: Available (Midfield enforcer)
Burgos CF vs Getafe — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Burgos CF
- 14/12 — 2–1 vs Almería (Segunda)
- 08/12 — 0–1 vs Albacete (Segunda)
- 05/12 — 1–0 vs Zaragoza (Copa del Rey – AET)
- 29/11 — 0–1 vs Ceuta (Segunda)
- 23/11 — 0–2 vs Racing Santander (Segunda)
Getafe
- 14/12 — 0–1 vs Espanyol (La Liga)
- 06/12 — 0–2 vs Villarreal (La Liga)
- 03/12 — 3–2 vs Navalcarnero (Copa del Rey – AET)
- 29/11 — 1–0 vs Elche (La Liga)
- 23/11 — 0–1 vs Atl. Madrid (La Liga)
Burgos CF vs Getafe — Head-to-Head (Last Meetings)
- 02/01/2008 — Getafe 4–1 Burgos CF (Copa del Rey)
- 13/12/2007 — Burgos CF 0–1 Getafe (Copa del Rey)
- These are the only recorded meetings in recent history.
Burgos CF vs Getafe — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Burgos CF (5-4-1)
Cantero; Arroyo, Córdoba, Sierra, Sancris, Matos; Ojeda, Atienza, Appin, Curro; Espiau
Getafe (4-4-2)
Letacek; Iglesias, Duarte, Alderete, Rico; Perez, Milla, Uche, Sola; Yildirim, Rodriguez
Burgos CF vs Getafe — Impact Bench
Burgos CF: Fer Niño (Goal threat), Bermejo (Creative spark)
Getafe: Mayoral (Clinical finisher), Djené (Defensive lock)
Burgos CF vs Getafe — Tactical Analysis
Burgos CF
At El Plantío, Burgos are notoriously difficult to break down. They will likely set up in a low 5-4-1 block, inviting Getafe to have possession—something the visitors are not comfortable with. Burgos will look to exploit set-pieces, where their center-backs are dangerous, and use Curro Sánchez’s delivery to cause chaos.
Getafe
Getafe’s style is intense, physical, and direct. In the Copa, however, they often struggle against lower-league teams that match their physicality. They struggled mightily against Navalcarnero’s low block in the previous round. The key for Getafe will be winning the second balls in midfield and avoiding sloppy fouls around the box that give Burgos cheap chances.
Burgos CF vs Getafe — Key Battles
- Curro vs Alderete — creativity vs aggression
- Espiau vs Duarte — physical battle for long balls
- Milla vs Atienza — midfield control
- Sancris vs Rico — pace on the wing
Burgos CF vs Getafe — Spotlight Players
Burgos CF — Curro Sánchez
The magician in the midfield. He is too good for the Segunda division on his day. If Burgos are to score, it will likely come from his left foot, either from open play or a set-piece.
Getafe — Christantus Uche
The midfielder has been a revelation with his energy and drive. In a gritty cup tie, his ability to break lines and win duels will be vital to prevent Getafe from being overrun.
Burgos CF vs Getafe — Prediction
Burgos CF 1–2 Getafe (AET)
This has “cup scrap” written all over it. Burgos are tough at home, and Getafe are out of form. Expect a tight, low-scoring game that might go into extra time again. Getafe’s superior fitness and depth should just see them scrape through, perhaps with a late winner from the bench.
Burgos CF vs Getafe — Betting Insights
- Under 2.5 Goals — Likely (Both teams struggle to score freely)
- Getafe to Win — Value (But risky)
- Both Teams to Score — YES
Burgos CF vs Getafe — Where to Watch
- Spain: Movistar+, Copa del Rey TV
- International: ESPN+ (USA), DAZN (Select Regions)
Burgos CF vs Getafe — FAQs
Q: When is the Burgos vs Getafe match?
A: The match kicks off on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, at 19:00 CET.
Q: Is this a single-leg tie?
A: Yes. In the current Copa del Rey format, ties are single-leg matches played at the home of the lower-ranked team.
Q: Who is the favorite?
A: Getafe are the favorites as the La Liga side, but the odds will be close due to home advantage.
Q: Is VAR used in this round?
A: No. VAR is typically not introduced in the Copa del Rey until the Round of 16 or Quarter-finals.
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