Valencia are targeting a place in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey on Tuesday night. Our Eldense vs Valencia prediction considers whether they can see off their neighbours at the Nuevo Pepico Amat.
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Eldense vs Valencia prediction: Low scoring cup tie to go the distance
Key stats
- Our Eldense vs Valencia betting tips take into account that Los Che have failed to score in 56% of their away league games this term.
- The only two Valencia away wins this season have come in the Copa del Rey.
- Eldense are unbeaten in their last four home games.
Correct score prediction: Eldense 0-0 Valencia
Carlos Corberan will be hungry for his first win as Valencia boss, but he inherits many of the same problems as his predecessor, with this side looking short on quality in the final third.
Eldense won’t be short on motivation against their regional rivals. They’ve competed well against some of the stronger Segunda Division sides in recent weeks and a third straight 0-0 home draw is possible here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Valencia the clear favourites
- HOME: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The visitors are the favourites according to the Eldense vs Valencia odds with an implied probability of 54.1% that they win this match.
They head into this game after late heartbreak against Real Madrid, with Hugo Duro’s early goal not enough to prevent a 2-1 defeat.
As for Eldense, they’ve not played since a 2-2 draw at Racing Santander in December when Unai Ropero struck a dramatic late equaliser.
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Most recent H2Hs: Clubs set for first competitive clash
Our Eldense vs Valencia prediction suggests the first ever competitive meeting could end up level.
Eldense are more accustomed to facing Valencia’s B team, with whom they shared the same league between 2014 and 2017.
Eldense preview: Ponz to go strong
The hosts are expected to field a strong lineup, with Juanto Ortuno potentially leading the line again in a 4-5-1 system.
Predicted Lineup: Mackay (GK), Gamez, Sebastian, Grigore, Mateu, Timor, S. Ortuno, Bernal, Víctor García, Chapela & J. Ortuno
Spain Segunda 13/04/25 L Sporting Gijon 2 Eldense 1 Spain Segunda 05/04/25 W FC Cartagena 0 Eldense 1 Spain Segunda 29/03/25 D Burgos 0 Eldense 0 Spain Segunda 22/03/25 L Elche 2 Eldense 0 Spain Segunda 16/03/25 D Mirandes 2 Eldense 2
Valencia preview: Injury problems for Corberan
The new Valencia boss could be missing up to six players here, with Giorgi Mamardasvhili, Thierry Correia, Rafa Mir, Mouctar Diakhaby, Jose Gaya and Fran Perez all carrying injuries.
Predicted Lineup: Domenech (GK), Foulquier, Caufriez, Mosquera, Vazquez, Guerra, Barrenechea, Canos, Rioja, Duro & Almeida
Spain La Liga 11/04/25 W Sevilla 0 Valencia 1 Spain La Liga 05/04/25 W Real Madrid 1 Valencia 2 Spain La Liga 30/03/25 W Mallorca 0 Valencia 1 Spain La Liga 15/03/25 D Girona 1 Valencia 1 Spain La Liga 08/03/25 W Valladolid 1 Valencia 2
Player to watch – Hugo Duro
Fresh from his goal against Real Madrid, Duro will be hoping to fire his team into the next round of the cup. The striker has now netted five times this term in La Liga.
Duro firing just after the break
40% of Duro’s goals this season have come in the 10 minutes after the interval. He hasn’t scored any later than the 53rd minute.