A place in the third round of the Copa del Rey will be up for grabs when Cartagena and Valencia draw swords at the Cartagonova on Thursday, 4 December 2025.
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Cartagena vs Valencia predictions: Visitors to reign supreme
Key stats
- Valencia have four wins in as many encounters with Cartagena.
- At least five cards were awarded in four of Cartagena's last five matches.
- Three of four encounters between these sides went above the 2.5-goal line.
Correct score prediction: Cartagena 1-3 Valencia
Valencia have a perfect four wins from four against Cartagena, and the last two meetings between these teams took place in the Copa del Rey.
Although Los Che have had their fair share of struggles, they are two tiers above Cartagena and should be able to secure a fairly comfortable win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Cartagena up against it
- HOME: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- DRAW: 7/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Valencia kicked off their Copa del Rey campaign with a comfortable 5-0 win at Maracena, while Cartagena defeated Segunda Federacion side Salerm Puente Genil by a single goal in their opening game.
Ahead of this clash, Valencia are the expected winners at 7/10 (1.70). Teams with these odds generally have a 58.8% probability of winning.
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Also, taking into account that three of four previous meetings between these outfits went north of the 2.5-goal marker, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 23/20 (2.15). That one has a 46.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Valencia?
Valencia have a perfect four wins from four against Cartagena, and they knocked their hosts out of the Copa del Rey in two of the last five seasons.
Spain Copa del Rey 07/01/24
FC Cartagena
Valencia
Spain Copa del Rey 05/01/22
FC Cartagena
Valencia
Europe Friendlies 24/07/21
Valencia
FC Cartagena
Europe Friendlies 05/09/20
Valencia
FC Cartagena
Cartagena preview: Will the third time be the charm?
Although Cartagena earned a slim win over Salerm Puente Genil in the previous round, they will arrive this contest still struggling in front of goal, netting just three times in their last five games.
Up against much-established opponents, Javier Rey cannot afford to field a weaker side, with the expectation being that he will unleash his strongest XI.
Predicted lineup: Garcia (GK), Martinez, Baz, Serrano, Perejon, Alcaniz, Blasis, Sanchez, Redondo, Calderon & Chiki.
Last five matches
- Betis Deportivo 0-1 Cartagena
- Cartagena 0-0 Eldense
- Europa 2-0 Cartagena
- Teruel 1-2 Cartagena
- Cartagena 0-2 Villarreal B
Valencia preview: No new injury concerns
Valencia boss Carlos Corberan is expected to shuffle his team for this game, mixing up regulars and some players with lesser game time like he did in the first round against Maracena. However, Largie Ramazani and Mouctar Diakhaby are both out of contention due to injury.
Stole Dimitrievski is expected to be back in goal here, with Eray Comert, Alejandro Olmo, and Ruben Iranzo all retaining their spots in a potential back three, while Hugo Duro leads the line upfront.
Predicted lineup: Dimitrievski (GK), Comert, Olmo, Iranzo, Vazquez, Guerra, Santamaria, Otorbi, Almeida, Duro & Raba.
Last five matches
- Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Valencia
- Valencia 1-0 Levante
- Valencia 1-1 Real Betis
- Real Madrid 4-0 Valencia
- Maracena 0-5 Valencia
Player to watch: Arnaut Danjuma
Arnaut Danjuma has no goal contributions since he registered a goal and an assist in Valencia's Copa del Rey opener over a month ago. The former Villarreal player will look to return to scoring ways on Thursday night.