2026-27 UEFA Conference League: League Phase – Getafe vs Brighton

Getafe face a difficult league phase test against Brighton in the 2026-27 UEFA Conference League.

Victory would lift Getafe into the knockout play-off spots, whilst Brighton can climb back into the top eight with a win.

 

Team News

Getafe have no fresh injury concerns to report after their 3-1 La Liga win over Sevilla.

Christiantus Uche, Juanmi (both knee) and Zaid Romero (muscle) are ruled out.

Brighton could welcome Ferdi Kadioglu back into contention after he missed their last two matches due to a hip injury.

Pascal Struijk could also feature if he passes a late fitness test after struggling with a thigh injury which had sidelined him in recent weeks.

Zadok Yohanna (unspecified), Stefanos Tzimas (knee), Femi Azeez, Kaoru Mitoma (both hamstring) and Evan Ferguson (ankle) remain absent.

 

When is Kick-Off?

Getafe host Brighton at Estadio Coliseum on Thursday 5 November at 9pm CET (8pm GMT), live on TNT Sports 2 in the UK.

 

Stat Attack

• This is Getafe’s first competitive meeting against Brighton in all competitions.
• Brighton are making their first competitive visit to Getafe.
• Getafe are yet to keep a clean sheet in the Conference League this season at any stage (W1, D1, L2)
• Brighton are yet to concede in the league phase (W1, D1).

 

Prediction

Without a win in the league phase so far but coming into this game off the back of two wins after a lacklustre start to the season, Getafe can’t be underestimated now that they’re finding form at an ideal time with players like Orel Mangala and Borja Mayoral in particular.

Brighton though certainly lucked into their domestic 1-0 win at Manchester City with a clinical early goal and resilient defending to see out the surprise victory, but they’re probably going to have to be much sharper and disciplined to keep Getafe quiet.

I genuinely do think that this could be a tough game to call now that Getafe have found a groove but Brighton do look like a strong team capable of getting a draw, as just finishing in that top 24 is key in order to secure a knockout spot.

Prediction: Getafe 1-1 Brighton