Eldense vs Valencia Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

LaLiga 2 side to take on LaLiga team in the Copa del Rey.

Valencia will travel to Elda to begin their Copa del Rey campaign. They will face off against CD Eldense in a Round of 32 clash. Los Ches are the fifth most successful team of the competition having won eight titles before.

However, it hasn’t been a season to remember for Carlos Corberán’s side as they have struggled to find consistency and are fighting relegation in the Spanish top flight. They come into this game on the back of a heartbreaking defeat against Real Madrid which was also their tenth loss of the season.

CD Eldense on the other hand find themselves in a similar territory but in the Spanish second tier. They occupy one of the prime relegation spots and have also lost ten games like their counterparts. Eldense possesses a weak backline and are used to leaking goals. They will look to put up a strong fight and probably pull off an unexpected upset come Wednesday.

Kick Off

Wednesday, January 8, 1:30 AM IST

Venue: Nuevo Pepico Amat

Form

Eldense (in all competitions): D-L-D-L-W

Valencia (in all competitions): L-D-D-L-L

Players to watch 

Fran Gámez (Eldense)

Fran Gamez will be the man to watch out for Eldense coming into this high-voltage Copa del Rey fixture. Gamez has been one of the top performers for his side and adds a lot of rigidity and robustness to the backline. He is an explosive right-back who contributes to both attack and defence.

The 33-year-old makes bombing runs forward and also tracks back in time. He averages four ball recoveries and 2.6 tackles per game.

Hugo Duro (Valencia)

Valencia will look up to their main man Hugo Duro to take them over the line in this clash. Hugo is fresh off an inspiring performance against Real Madrid in the Spanish top tier and will bring the same confidence and form into this game. He is his team’s top scorer this season with five goals to his name.

Duro is a keen dribbler and can operate across multiple positions. His varied offensive skills combined with his consistency come in as an added advantage.

AURA DE GOLEADOR@hugoduro14 🎯#ValenciaRealMadrid 🦇⚪#ADNVCF pic.twitter.com/1s7MxRymm7

— Valencia CF (@valenciacf) January 3, 2025

Match facts

• This will be the first meeting between the two sides
• Both teams are fighting relegation in their respective leagues
• Valencia have won eight Copa del Rey titles

Eldense vs Valencia: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Valencia to win – 20/21 by betfair
• Tip 2: Goals in both halves – 4/5 by skybet
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 49/50 by UNIBET

Injury & Team News

Valencia will miss Fran Pérez, José Gayà, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Mouctar Diakhaby, Rafa Mir, and Thierry Correia while Eldense are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection.

Head-to-head

Both sides have never faced each other in the past

Predicted Line-up 

Eldense (4-1-4-1)

Abad (GK); Gamez, Magana, Grigore, Mateu; Timor; Garcia, S Ortuno, Bernal, Chapela; J Ortuno

Valencia (4-2-3-1)

Dimitrievski; Folquier, Mosquera, Gasiorowski, Rioja; Barrenechea, Guerra; Canos, Almeeida, Lopez; Duro

Prediction

Both teams have struggled in their respective leagues this season. But, we expect Valencia to come out on top and go through to the next round.

Prediction: Eldense 1-3 Valencia

Telecast Details

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USA: ESPN+

UK: TNT Sports

Spain: RTVE Play App

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