LiontipsValencia vs Athletic. Predictions and Betting Tips for Copa del Rey
Command Analysis
The current season is going much better for Valencia than the previous one, team was too inconsistent last year. In the new season Valencia became a solid mid-table team. The Oranges started the Spanish Cup with successful matches against Arenteiro, Cartagena, Baleares and Cadiz (2:1).
In the first leg of the semi-final The Bats managed to hold Athletic to draw (1:1). Jose Bordalas' men have eight victories and nine draws in La Liga, these results brought 33 points and a 9th spot in the standings.
24-time holder of Copa del Rey got off to a confident start in the current season, team easily beat Mancha (2:0) and then eliminated Barcelona (3:2 a.e.t.) and Real (1:0) from the tournament.
The Red-Whites have nine victories and 10 draws in La Liga, delivering 37 points and an 8th spot in the standings. After a victory over Real Sociedad (4:0) team suffered a heavy defeat to Barcelona (0:4).
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In each of three latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
This bet played in each of three most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 4 of 6 latest matches of Athletic
Tip and bets
In the first leg teams played cautiously on defense, but now teams are extremely motivated to earn a spot in the final. We are expecting a number of goal opportunities from the upcoming match, so both opponents will probably score.
Our prediction - both teams to score
We are expecting a closely contested match here, which may even go to extra-time. Since the away goal rule was lifted, teams won't neccessarily go hard for a victory in regular time.
Our second bet is on a draw
