BARCELONA, Spain (Interstat) — Elche and Getafe, two clubs mired in the middle of the La Liga standings, meet Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero in a contest that could have subtle implications for the final table.

Getafe enters the weekend on a two-match unbeaten streak, most recently dispatching Mallorca 3-1 on Wednesday. That victory, however, came at home, and the side’s road form has been erratic. The Azulones have alternated wins and losses away from the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez in recent weeks, a pattern they will look to break against a familiar opponent.

Elche, meanwhile, is coming off a narrow 2-1 defeat at Real Betis on Tuesday, a result that ended a brief two-match unbeaten run. The Franjiverdes have struggled for consistency, particularly at home, where they have dropped points in several tight contests this season. Their last victory on familiar turf came against Mallorca on March 21.

Sunday’s matchup features two sides separated by just one point in the league table, both occupying the pack of mid-table teams with little pressure of relegation but clear ambition to climb higher.

The most recent meeting between the clubs came Nov. 28, 2025, when Getafe earned a 1-0 home victory, a result that extended the visiting side’s recent head-to-head advantage. In that match, Getafe managed to stifle Elche’s attack, a performance that reflects the defensive discipline the Azulones have shown against lower-table opponents this season.

Getafe’s recent road results have been mixed. After a scoreless draw at Real Oviedo on May 10, they fell 2-0 at Rayo Vallecano on May 3. Prior to that, they recorded an impressive 1-0 win at Real Sociedad on April 22, a result that highlighted their ability to grind out results against quality sides.

Elche’s form at home has been a concern. A 3-1 loss to Celta Vigo on May 3 and a 1-1 draw with Deportivo Alaves on May 9 underscore their defensive vulnerabilities. However, the squad showed resilience in a 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid on April 22, a performance that suggests they are capable of rising to the occasion against stronger opponents.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw for this fixture, a result that would likely leave both teams in their current mid-table positions. A tie would extend Elche’s run of home stalemates and deny Getafe a chance to leapfrog their hosts in the standings.

Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday afternoon local time.