FC Cartagena - Valencia
Spain Copa del Rey - Cartagonova
5th Round
Valencia travel to Cartagonova for a date with Cartagena on Sunday. Our Cartagena vs Valencia prediction considers whether the visitors can avoid a big Copa del Rey shock against the second tier strugglers.
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Cartagena vs Valencia prediction – Betting tips & odds
Hot Tip – Valencia to Win
- Cartagena are rock bottom of the Segunda Division with just 15 points from 21 games.
- Valencia have found a bit of form, with wins over Villarreal and Rayo in their last two league outings.
Our Cartagena vs Valencia betting tips suggest the visitors will take this game quite seriously with the Copa del Rey their only realistic shot at silverware and a potential path into Europe.
Latest odds
05/01/22
Spain Copa del Rey
Spain
FC Cartagena Valencia 1 2 24/07/21
Europe Friendlies
Europe
Valencia FC Cartagena 3 2 05/09/20
Europe Friendlies
Europe
Valencia FC Cartagena 3 1 10/05/25
Spain Segunda
SEG
Real Zaragoza FC Cartagena 3 2
L 04/05/25
Spain Segunda
SEG
Racing Santander FC Cartagena 0 1
W 26/04/25
Spain Segunda
SEG
Albacete FC Cartagena 3 1
L 20/04/25
Spain Segunda
SEG
Granada FC Cartagena 3 2
L 13/04/25
Spain Segunda
SEG
Almeria FC Cartagena 2 1
L 10/05/25
Spain La Liga
Liga
Getafe Valencia 0 3
W 03/05/25
Spain La Liga
Liga
Las Palmas Valencia 2 3
W 22/04/25
Spain La Liga
Liga
Espanyol Valencia 1 1
D 19/04/25
Spain La Liga
Liga
Rayo Vallecano Valencia 1 1
D 11/04/25
Spain La Liga
Liga
Sevilla Valencia 0 1
W Head to Head
Last Five - FC Cartagena
Last Five - Valencia
Win probability
- HOME: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.0%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
The Cartagena vs Valencia odds make the visitors the favourites although they are longer than Evens to win inside the 90 minutes.
Valencia are 8/13 (1.62) to qualify for the next round, an implied probability of 61.9%. Meanwhile you can back Cartagena to progress at 11/8 (2.38), an implied probability of 42.1% with this tie set to go to Extra Time and penalties if needed.
Cartagena vs Valencia prediction – Other tips
Cartagena 0-2 Valencia
- Our Cartagena vs Valencia prediction takes into consideration the home team's dreadful end to 2023 with successive 3-0 defeats compounding their relegation concerns.
- Despite an overall decline in recent years, Valencia have still been competitive in the Copa del Rey, reaching at least the Quarter Finals in 5 of the last 6 seasons.
Valencia/Valencia Half Time/Full Time
- Cartagena were losing at Half Time and Full Time in each of their last two league games.
- Valencia made a flying start to their last game, scoring in the 4th minute on their way to a 3-1 win over rivals Villarreal.
Cartagena vs Valencia team news
Cartagena
The Cartagena vs Valencia lineups should see both coaches make some changes to their usual league elevens. Trying to stay in the Segunda Division is the priority for the hosts who have injury concerns over Kiko Olivas and David Ferreiro.
Predicted Lineup: Lizoain (GK), Gonzalo, Fontan, Alcala, Sabater, Alarcon, Alamo, Rico, Izquierdo, De Leon, Embalo
Valencia
Valencia are expected to rotate in some positions with a mixture of regular starters and fringe players. The game will come too soon for their injured midfielder Andre Almeida although he’s nearing fitness now.
Predicted Lineup: Domenech (GK), Vazquez, Yarek, Ozkacar, Correia, Mari, Pepelu, Guerra, Gozalbez, Diego Lopez, Yaremchuk
Confirmed lineups will appear here around 60 minutes before kickoff.
Player to watch – Javi Guerra
Javi Guerra has been one of the standout performers for Valencia this season. The 20 year old caught the eye with a stunning late goal to help Los Che stay up last term and has only gone from strength to strength since.
Somewhat inevitably given the club’s financial restraints, he has been linked with a move away with Manchester United among his rumoured admirers.
Check out our football betting tips page for more free predictions and picks.
The latest Tweets from each camp
Cartagena
?? ¡Hola, @valenciacf!
?? ¡Bienvenidos a Cartagena! Esperemos que disfrutéis de la estancia en nuestra maravillosa ciudad.
⚽️ Nos vemos luego en el Cartagonova para el #CartagenaValencia de #CopaDelRey pic.twitter.com/l9YmuItsDq
— FC Cartagena (@FCCartagena_efs) January 7, 2024
Valencia
⚽️ MATCHDAY ⚽
? @FCCartagena_efs
?️ Estadio Cartagonova
⌚️ 7 pm (CET)
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#⃣ #CartagenaVCF ⚫⚪? | #CopaDelRey?? pic.twitter.com/92oZ7TzKBY— Valencia CF (@valenciacf_en) January 7, 2024
