Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction: Betting on the Motivation

Prediction for the Copa del Rey Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao match, which will take place on January 26th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Valencia

Valencia disappointed us in the last La Liga round. But there is no doubt that the Copa del Rey is something special for them, especially given their result previous season. La Liga Valencia is only 12th, far from the UEFA Cups. So the Copa, the second most important tournament, motivates Valencia. If you look at Valencia's home statistics in La Liga, it is the 10th in the division, +4=2-4, 17:10 goal difference.

Athletic Bilbao

Athletic also has a headache because of the Copa del Rey. Recall that a couple of seasons ago, Bilbao failed the final to the Basques from San Sebastian, and the desire to get the trophy has remained. At the same time, in La Liga, the Lions are haunted by failures, one after another. They earned only two points in the last four rounds: draws with Betis and Osasuna and defeats from RS and Real Madrid.

Expert Betting Tips

• The last six matches between Valencia and Athletic ended with a TU (2.5).
• In the three games between Valencia and Athletic, at least one of the teams has not scored.
• Five of the last seven Valencia vs Athletic ended in a draw.

We wonder if the upcoming match will be packed with goals. Both teams appreciate Spain's second most important tournament and will do everything to reach the next round. Valencia can not lose, but we are not sure that the Bats can beat Athletic in regulation time.