Preview: Valencia vs Athletic Club Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Copa del Rey 2025-26

Los Ches have already defeated Los Leones once this season.

Valencia CF are now gearing up to have a face-off against Athletic Club Bilbao for their quarterfinals fixture of the 2025-26 Copa del Rey. Mestalla Stadium will witness this interesting contest between these clubs.

Los Ches have come up with some decent performances in their last few games. They will be at home for their Spanish cup contest and this will be an advantage for them. Real Betis outplayed Valencia CF in their LaLiga outing, but their confidence levels will still be on the positive side.

Los Leones have been performing poorly this season. The upcoming Copa del Rey clash will not be an easy one for them. They were held to a 1-1 draw by Real Sociedad in their last league game. Athletic Club Bilbao came up with an underwhelming effort against Los Ches last time around, but will be keen to turn the tide now.

Kick-off:

• Location: Manises, Spain
• Stadium: Mestalla Stadium
• Date: Thursday, February 5
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Feb 4; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Valencia: D-W-W-W-L

Bilbao: L-W-L-L-D

Players to Watch

Luis Rioja (Valencia)

Luis Rioja was the sole goal scorer for Valencia CF in their last league game, but it was not enough to avoid the defeat. He will be ready to lead the attack from the right once again and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. The 32-year-old will be looking to find the net yet again.

Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Club)

Gorka Guruzeta has performed decently in the last few matches for Athletic Bilbao. He is going to play a crucial role in the final third for the visitors. The 29-year-old is going to be a thorn for Los Ches. He will be eager to come up with a top performance here to help his side get to the next stage of the Copa del Rey.

Match Facts

• Athletic Club Bilbao have only secured one win in their last five attempts.
• Valencia CF have won three of their last five games.
• Only one of the last five outings between these clubs have ended in a draw.

Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao: Betting Tips and Odds

• Valencia CF to win @8/5 BetFred
• Hugo Duro to score @9/4 SkyBet
• Goals under 3.5 @3/13 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Valencia CF will miss out on the services of Julen Agirrezabala, Mouctar Diakhaby and Thierry Correia as they are injured. Guido Rodriguez and Daniel Raba might miss out due to lack of fitness.

Nico Williams, Oihan Sancet, Maroan Sannadi, Benat Prados, Unai Eguiuz and Daniel Vivian are not going to be in action for Athletic Club due to their injuries. Aymeric Laporte is not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad. Yeray Alvarez and Aitor Paredes are suspended.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 198

Valencia CF won: 76

Athletic Club won: 73

Draws: 49

Predicted Lineups

Valencia predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Dimitrievski (GK); Foulquier, Cömert, Copete, Gayà; Rioja, Ugrinic, Pepelu, Danjuma; Beltrán, Duro

Athletic Club predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Simón (GK); Areso, De Luis, Berchiche, Boiro; Jauregizar, Rego; Berenguer, Gómez, Inaki Williams; Guruzeta

Match Prediction

Neither of these clubs can afford to lose this fixture. Valencia CF are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Athletic Club Bilbao in their upcoming Copa del Rey clash.

Prediction: Valencia 2-1 Bilbao

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

Spain: RTVE

USA: ESPN+

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