Spanish Copa Del Rey---Eldense VS Valencia Prediction
Spanish Copa Del Rey - Eldense VS Valencia
Match Time:08-01-2025 04:00 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Eldense
Currently competing in the Segunda División, Eldense has had a challenging season since earning promotion from the third tier after the 2022-23 campaign, finishing 16th in the division. With a current tally of 21 points from 21 matches, the team finds itself in a precarious 19th position, winless in their last six league games.
Despite their league struggles, Eldense has shown resilience in the Cup, securing two narrow victories away from home this season. They defeated Atletico Paso 1-0 and followed up with another victory against Cadiz by the same scoreline. However, reaching beyond the last-32 for the first time since the 1986-87 season is a significant hurdle they aim to overcome.
Valencia
Valencia's recent form has left much to be desired. Following their defeat to Real Madrid, where they remarkably led 1-0 until the dying moments, the team is seeking a spark under new head coach Carlos Corberan, who took over after replacing Ruben Baraja last month. Currently languishing in the relegation zone in La Liga, a successful cup campaign offers a much-needed distraction.
The six-time Copa Del Rey champions will be looking to capitalize on their past success, having last lifted the trophy in 2018-19, although they were eliminated in the Round of 16 last season.
For Eldense, Juanto Ortuno stands as the team's top scorer with five goals this season and is expected to play a pivotal role. Support will also come from Ivan Chapela and without scoring yet this term, Alan Godoy is anticipated to feature alongside them.
On the flip side, Valencia welcomes back Pepelu from suspension but will be missing a slew of key players, including Giorgi Mamardashvili, Rafa Mir, and Jose Gaya, among others. Although Hugo Duro tops their scoring charts with five goals, he might be rested for this encounter.
Eldense vs Valencia Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Tuesday's game will mark just the third meeting between Eldense and Valencia.
The two teams last faced off in the last 32 of the 1962-63 Copa del Rey campaign, with the visitors winning the two-legged tie 8-2 on aggregate.
All but one of Eldense's five league wins this season have come at the Nuevo Pepico Amat.
Los Ches are without a clean sheet in their last seven games across all competitions.
Eldense possible starting lineup:
Martin; Gamez, Monsalve, Grigore, Maros; Juanto, Lachkab, Bernal, Jorquera; Chapela, Godoy
Valencia possible starting lineup:
Dimitrievski; Mosquera, Tarrega, Codroba, Vazquez; Tejon, Almeida, Pepelu, Guillamon, Valera; Canos
Prediction: Eldense 1-2 Valencia
Eldense are capable of making this a tricky match for Valencia, and we are expecting it to be close in terms of the scoreline. However, Valencia's superior quality should allow them advance to the last-16 stage of the competition.
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